The holiday season is the perfect time to explore everything Hartford has to offer. From world-class art and cultural institutions, shows that bring the holiday magic, winter markets featuring the region’s best small businesses and artisans, and top-shelf restaurants, there’s something for everyone.
The Hartford Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce plans are underway to make this year’s holiday season even brighter—with your help!
Why Get Involved?
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The holidays are an ideal time to attract new visitors to Hartford, allowing them to sample the rich variety of shops and restaurants our city has to offer!
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Hartford is home to many brick and mortar shops and restaurants, and the holiday season can be a peak time of activity, providing a much-needed boost before the slower months in winter set in.
By creating a tourism campaign centered around visiting Hartford, we’re directly increasing the amount of foot traffic, diners, and shoppers coming to the city.
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From Hartford Stage to the Connecticut Science Center, our city’s long-standing cultural institutions provide special shows and exhibits exclusive to the holiday season.
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Not only does a boost in traffic increase the revenue for our art and culture institutions, it also allows us to promote Hartford as a city with a thriving art scene.
This campaign also allows us to hire musicians and other artists, providing continued support to let the art scene flourish.
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Whether you’re stopping by for a night on the town or seeing the sights for the weekend, Hartford is an untapped well of holiday delights!
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By creating a robust tourism campaign that turns Hartford into a magical destination during the holiday season, it promotes a feeling of unity and city pride for residents, and shows off the ample options for fun and entertainment to the rest of the state!
Help us make Hartford for the Holidays Possible!
Get Involved with
Hartford for the Holidays!
Help us make Hartford for the Holidays an even bigger success this year! Take a look at our sponsorship opportunities below, then contact us to confirm your sponsorship!
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Exclusive "Hartford for the Holidays" Presenting Sponsor
Brand logo on all marketing materials, website, social media and event venues
Logo on Winterfest Rink Signage
Logo prominently featured in weekly H4TH section of the MHA’s Newsletter
Logo prominently featured in weekly H4TH section of the Chamber’s Newsletter
Logo prominently featured in weekly H4TH section of HYPE’s Newsletter
Featured in press releases and media outreach
Prominent logo placement on "Dasher" Holiday Trolley Shuttle
Speaking opportunity at the kickoff event/press conference held in November
H4TH Holiday Stroll: Kick off the holiday season by having 20 of your employees join Chamber Tour Guides to visit holiday highlights throughout the City, with small food bites and beverage samples included!
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Co-branded promotion on select digital and print materials
Logo on "Dasher" Holiday Trolley Shuttle signage
Mention in press materials and social media posts
Recognition at key holiday events
H4TH Holiday Stroll: Kick off the holiday season by having 10 of your employees join Chamber Tour Guides to visit holiday highlights throughout the City! Small food bites and beverage samples included!
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New this year! The "Dasher" Holiday Trolley Shuttle will transport visitors throughout downtown Hartford, making stops at major holiday attractions, restaurants, and shopping districts. This fun and festive mode of transportation will ensure easy access to the best of Hartford’s holiday festivities.
Exclusive "Dasher" Trolley Sponsorship Opportunities
Become a presenting sponsor of the trolley and gain high-visibility exposure with:
Your brand/logo wrapped on the trolley
Inside signage & audio acknowledgments on the ride
Digital promotions featuring your sponsorship
On-board engagement opportunities (giveaways, product samples, QR codes to special offers)
Brand and logo featured on the campaign website
H4TH Holiday Stroll: Kick off the holiday season by having 10 of your employees join Chamber Tour Guides to visit holiday highlights throughout the City! Small food bites and beverage samples included!
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Logo inclusion on website and select promotional materials
Social media mentions during the campaign
Option to distribute branded giveaways to event attendees
H4TH Holiday Stroll: Kick off the holiday season by having 5 of your employees join Chamber Tour Guides to visit holiday highlights throughout the City! Small food bites and beverage samples included!
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Exclusive sponsorship of our daily Live “Elf on the Shelf” scavenger hunt
Brand logo featured on all promotional materials related to the scavenger hunt
Recognition in social media posts highlighting the event
On-site engagement opportunities with participating businesses
Option to provide branded gift cards or giveaways for the scavenger hunt
H4TH Holiday Stroll: Kick off the holiday season by having 5 of your employees join Chamber Tour Guides to visit holiday highlights throughout the City! Small food bites and beverage samples included!
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Logo placement on event signage & website
Social media recognition
Business listed in campaign directory
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Take a 2 hour holiday stroll around downtown Hartford to celebrate the holiday season with your team!
The stroll includes:
Narrated tour by a Hartford Chamber of Commerce representative
3 stops with delectable food samples
1 stop with a holiday cheer cocktail (can be substituted with a Hartford-themed ornament or other item)
Raffle drawing for all attendees - with one person winning a $50 e-gift card to ShopHartford.com!
Here’s What the Community’s Saying
Katherine Plutnicki, Director of Marketing
TheaterWorks Hartford
We had great collaborations over social media, which I believe helped increase our visibility throughout the month of December. The use of the same hashtag for each business also made the campaign feel very cohesive and aligned.
Jeff Devereux, Partner
Breakfast Lunch & Dinner, Winterfair
The fact that the campaign existed at all was huge win. The fact that there was some robust level of collaboration and coordination is truly amazing. We need more of that. I think the growth could be huge.
Kelsey Renfro, Director of Events
Pratt Street Winter Village
Many of the people I spoke to were coming to not only visit Pratt Street Winter Village, but attend/participate in other holiday activities around the city.
CONTACT US
CONTACT US
Let’s get jolly. Fill out the form below to collaborate on this year’s Hartford for the Holidays!
