BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T210000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:75th Annual Citizen of the Year Celebration honoring Katherine Verano DESCRIPTION:75th Citizen of the YearKatherine VeranoEach year\, an outstanding individual is selected by a committee of business and community leaders to recognize their dedicated contributions to our region. This year\, we are proud to honor Katherine "Kathie" Verano as our 75th Citizen of the Year.Kathie is the Chief Executive Officer of Safe Futures\, where for more than three decades she has championed survivors of violence with compassion and unwavering dedication. Recognized nationally and internationally for her expertise in domestic violence advocacy and training\, she has built lasting partnerships across Connecticut and beyond while continuing to serve her community through numerous councils\, boards\, and civic organizations. Read Kathie's full bio. Join us in celebrating Kathie's extraordinary impact at this year's event.\nShare in the Celebration!Become part of an unforgettable evening honoring this year's recipient. Event sponsorships offer meaningful visibility with an influential audience while directly supporting the Chamber's mission. Sign up on this page or reach out to Stephanie Clark at memberships@ChamberECT.com to learn more.Sponsors may elect to donate unoccupied seats to Safe Futures' frontline staff a meaningful way to extend your organization's impact.Premier Sponsorships\nGold\n$5\,000Silver\n$2\,750Bronze\n$1\,750Reserved Seating2 Tables of 8\n(16 tickets)Table of 8Table of 8Program AdvertisementFull Page\n(8" W x 10.5" H)Half Page\n(8" W x 5.125" H)Quarter Page\n(3.875" W x 5.125" H)Logo Recognition✔✔✔Featured PowerPoint Slide✔ Social Media Recognition✔✔✔Complimentary Wine2 Bottles\n(one per table) \nExclusive Sponsorships - One Available Each \nEntertainment\n$1\,750\nLIMIT ONECenterpiece\n$1\,750\nLIMIT ONEPhoto Booth\n$1\,550\nLIMIT ONESignature Drink\n$1\,250\nLIMIT ONEReserved Seating2 Tickets2 Tickets2 Tickets2 TicketsProgram AdvertisementHalf Page\n(8" W x 5.125" H)Quarter Page\n(3.875" W x 5.125" H)Quarter Page\n(3.875" W x 5.125" H)Eighth Page\n(3.875" W x 2.45" H)Logo RecognitionSignage near entertainmentSignage with centerpiecesSignage near photo boothName a drink\; signage at each barSocial Media Recognition✔✔Exclusive recognition with photos✔Advertising Opportunities\nProgram Advertising:Inside cover (8" W x 10.5" H): $2\,000Full-page (8" W x 10.5" H):$1\,000Half-page (8" W x 5.125"H):$600Quarter-page (3.875" W x 5.125"H):$325Eighth page (3.875" W x 2.45"H): $175Print-ready ads (hi-resolution PDF\, JPG\, or EPS) due May 1\, 2026 marketing@ChamberECT.com. Graphic design service is available for $25 fee. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

75th Citizen of the Year

Katherine Verano

Katherine Verano

Each year\, an outstanding individual is selected by a committee of business and community leaders to recognize their dedicated contributions to our region. This year\, we are proud to honor Katherine "\;Kathie"\; Verano as our 75th Citizen of the Year.

Kathie is the Chief Executive Officer of Safe Futures\, where for more than three decades she has championed survivors of violence with compassion and unwavering dedication. Recognized nationally and internationally for her expertise in domestic violence advocacy and training\, she has built lasting partnerships across Connecticut and beyond while continuing to serve her community through numerous councils\, boards\, and civic organizations. Read Kathie'\;s full bio. \;

Join us in celebrating Kathie'\;s extraordinary impact at this year'\;s event.


Share in the Celebration!

Become part of an unforgettable evening honoring this year'\;s recipient. Event sponsorships offer meaningful visibility with an influential audience while directly supporting the Chamber'\;s mission. Sign up on this page or reach out to Stephanie Clark at memberships@ChamberECT.com to learn more.

Sponsors may elect to donate unoccupied seats to Safe Futures&rsquo\; frontline staff &mdash\; a meaningful way to extend your organization&rsquo\;s impact.

Premier Sponsorships


Gold
$5\,000		Silver
$2\,750		Bronze
$1\,750
Reserved Seating2 Tables of 8
(16 tickets)		Table of 8Table of 8
Program AdvertisementFull Page
(8"\; W x 10.5"\; H)		Half Page
(8"\; W x 5.125"\; H)		Quarter Page
(3.875"\; W x 5.125"\; H)
Logo Recognition✔✔✔
Featured PowerPoint Slide✔&mdash\;&mdash\;
Social Media Recognition✔✔✔
Complimentary Wine2 Bottles
(one per table)		&mdash\;&mdash\;


Exclusive Sponsorships - One Available Each \;


Entertainment
$1\,750
LIMIT ONE		Centerpiece
$1\,750
LIMIT ONE		Photo Booth
$1\,550
LIMIT ONE		Signature Drink
$1\,250
LIMIT ONE
Reserved Seating2 Tickets2 Tickets2 Tickets2 Tickets
Program AdvertisementHalf Page
(8"\; W x 5.125"\; H)		Quarter Page
(3.875"\; W x 5.125"\; H)		Quarter Page
(3.875"\; W x 5.125"\; H)		Eighth Page
(3.875"\; W x 2.45"\; H)
Logo RecognitionSignage near entertainmentSignage with centerpiecesSignage near photo boothName a drink\; signage at each bar
Social Media Recognition✔✔Exclusive recognition with photos✔

Advertising Opportunities


Program Advertising:

Print-ready ads (hi-resolution PDF\, JPG\, or EPS) due May 1\, 2026 marketing@ChamberECT.com. Graphic design service is available for $25 fee.

LOCATION:350 Trolley Line Boulevard Mashantucket CT 06338 UID:e.4099.1418288 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260410T104431Z URL:https://info.chamberect.com/events/Details/75th-annual-citizen-of-the-year-celebration-honoring-katherine-verano-1676412?sourceTypeId=Hub END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR