July 1, 2012

MONDAY: GOV. MALLOY PROMOTES CONNECTICUT'S "STILL REVOLUTIONARY" TOURISM CAMPAIGN

Will Visit Destinations in Bristol, Cheshire, Redding, Wilton, Goshen

(HARTFORD, CT) - On Monday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit destinations in Bristol, Cheshire, Redding, Wilton and Goshen as part of his summer-long effort to highlight the role Connecticut's hospitality, tourism and recreation sites play in strengthening the state's overall economy.

The visits follow last month's unveiling of the state's new "Still Revolutionary" marketing campaign. Connecticut's hospitality and tourism industry employs more than 110,000 people, generates $1.15 billion in state and local tax revenue and is responsible for $11.5 billion in spending, according to 2011 statistics.

WHO : Governor Malloy
WHAT : Governor Malloy visits Lake Compounce
WHEN : Monday, July 2, 2012; 10:35 a.m.
WHERE : Lake Compounce; 186 Enterprise Drive, Bristol

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WHO : Governor Malloy
WHAT : Governor Malloy visits Blackie's Hot Dog Stand
WHEN : Monday, July 2, 2012; 11:40 a.m.
WHERE : Blackie's Hot Dog Stand; 2200 Waterbury Road, Cheshire

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WHO : Governor Malloy
WHAT : Governor Malloy visits Putnam Memorial State Park
WHEN : Monday, July 2, 2012; 12:55 p.m.
WHERE : Putnam Memorial State Park; 499 Black Rock Turnpike, Redding

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WHO : Governor Malloy
WHAT : Governor Malloy visits Weir Farms
WHEN : Monday, July 2, 2012; 2:00 p.m.
WHERE : Weir Farms; 735 Nod Hill Road, Wilton

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WHO : Governor Malloy
WHAT : Governor Malloy visits Sunset Meadow Vineyards
WHEN : Monday, July 2, 2012; 4:05 p.m.
WHERE : Sunset Meadow Vineyards; 599 Old Middle Street/CT-63, Goshen

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For Immediate Release: July 1, 2012

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