Join NEARMUG for Tuesday Evening's Celebration Gala!   Join us on Tuesday night for dinner and entertainment.  We'll enjoy a fantastic meal, friends both new and old, and great time right onsight!  That's right---No Traveling will be needed.  We're bringing the Gala to You!  Dress is business casual or you can get fancy and dress to the nines!  Whatever works for you.  All full conference attendees including our exhibitors are invited.  The Celebration starts at 7:00!

Hotel Update: At this time the Mystic Marriott is sold out. Cancellations can and do occur, however, the NEARMUG rate will not be available.  If you need to cancel your hotel reservations, please contact Jill Adler at 631-368-2082.

Additional hotel rooms have been secured for the NEARMUG conference at two other locations. There are a limited amount of rooms and they will be on a first come first serve basis. 

Both Hotels are aprox. 4 - 5 miles from the Mystic Marriott Hotel.  They are:

SpringHill Suites, Mystic-Waterford
401 Frontage Road
Waterford, CT 06385
P: 860-439-0151

Comfort Inn, Mystic
48 Whitehall Ave.
Mystic, CT, 06355
P: (860) 572-8531

Please ask for the room block listed under NEARMUG.

We will keep a wait list for the Mystic Marriott. If you would like to be placed on the wait list please e-mail: Jill Adler at Jill.adler@meeting-matters.com.

Exhibitors--There's Still Time to Get On The Trade Show Floor...AND Become a Sponsor!  Our Trade Show Floor is almost sold out!  If you want to be a part of the best show in the Northeast (that's what we believe and what our attendees tell us), then go to the Exhibitor page and download a Registration form.  Don't miss out on the chance for added exposure and Become one of our Conference Sponsors!

Evening Networking Opportunities  By popular demand, Monday Evening is an open night so you can mingle with your peers and your vendors.  Explore Mystic, take the short drive to either Downtown Mystic and the Seaport or one of the popular Connecticut casinos. Or join your fellow colleagues at the Lounge at the Octagon Restauarant at the Mystic Marriott for St. Patrick's Cheer! 

On Tuesday Evening, join us for NEARMUG 2008 Evening Event!  Stay tuned for more details on this fun-filled social opportunity!  We'll be certain to carry on the happy spirit of St. Patrick's Day and enjoy a great evening of entertainment!

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Gorski Award Criteria Announced  This year's criteria is to "Be Like Jeanne Gorski!"  Jeanne never failed to mention the importance and relevance of this conference to others.  This year, members can win registration and hotel accommodations to NEARMUG 2009 just by referring your peers to this year's conference.  Look for the line on the Registration form that asks, "How did you hear about the conference?"  The most referenced person to that question on the 2008 registration form will win the Gorski Award.  More info at the Gorski page!