We’re Not In Kansas Anymore

Save the date November 28, 2023 for the CCM Annual Convention

We at CCM believe that there’s no place like Connecticut, and we’re grateful that we get to travel that yellow brick road and celebrate the municipal officials that make this such a special place. So we are happy to announce that we’re off to see the wizard… erm, actually, we’re off to the 2023 CCM Annual Convention and Expo on Tuesday, November 28 at the Mohegan Sun Earth Expo Center.

Because last year’s theme, Back To The Future of Connecticut, was so successful, we had to ask our Communications Committee for a theme for 2023. And this year’s theme is “There’s No Place Like Connecticut.” Be sure to keep an eye out on our socials for #TheresNoPlaceLikeCT for a competition we will announce over the summer! The convention will once again have the best municipally-oriented programming in the state, networking time with hundreds of your peers in local government, business leaders in the industries important to you, and so much more.

#LoCoolGov

Once again, CCM will actively try to engage Connecticut’s youth with our annual #LoCoolGov Youth Scholarship contest. Toward the end of the summer, we will start outreach to Connecticut middle and high school students. We’ll be asking them to tell us what’s cool about local government. Be sure to help us spread the word! Visit https://www.ccm-ct.org/Resources/LoCoolGov-Youth-Scholarship for more information.

Municipal Excellence Awards

CCM’s Municipal Excellence Awards will once again recognize innovative projects and individuals that have significantly improved the quality of life for citizens, established partnerships, and built community support. The competition applauds the achievements of leaders and municipalities and encourages others to strive for excellence.

This year, CCM offers awards in the following categories: For towns and cities

• Three General Entry Awards separated by population size

• Topical Award - “Innovation in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion”

For individuals

• The Joel Cogen Lifetime Achievement Award

• The Richard C. Lee Innovators Award

How to Apply:

For complete information, including entry evaluation, eligibility for awards, and entry forms, click here.

Make sure to Save the Dates for the CCM Annual Convention and Expo on November 28 and 29 at the Mohegan Sun Earth Expo Center. And remember to bring your courage, your heart, and brains, click your heels and remember: There’s No Place Like CT!

For more information about the convention, and how you can become an exhibitor or sponsor, visit https:// www.ccm-ct.org/Education-and-Events/CCM-Convention

Be sure to check in frequently as we update our list of sponsors and exhibitors, and be on the look-out (in your mailbox and inbox) for registration information, including the workshop topics and event schedule. This will be one convention that you don’t want to miss!