Mansfield & Windham, Connecticut
Your Sponsorship: A Culinary Catalyst
Your generous sponsorship will play a pivotal role in the success of the third year of our regional Restaurant Week, Taste 2 Towns, allowing us to amplify its reach and impact. Sponsorships are deductible contributions to the Willimantic Downtown Neighborhood Association to the fullest extent allowed by law. Deadline to Sponsor is December 15, 2023.
Thank you for putting the 2024 Taste 2 Towns on the center of the plate!
The T2T Team:
Andy Gutt, Stone Row Kitchen + Bar / Willimantic Downtown Neighborhood Assoc.
Cynthia van Zelm, Mansfield Downtown Partnership
Margaret Chatey, Town of Mansfield
Chris McNaboe, Kerri Gallery / Willimantic Downtown Neighborhood Assoc.
David Wollner, Willimantic Brewing Co.
Your support will enable us to:
Promote Windham and Mansfield
Extensively promote the event through print, digital, and social media campaigns, ensuring maximum exposure for our participating restaurants. Year over year we have received coverage on WFSB, NBC 30’s Must Do, Hartford Courant, The Chronicle, and CTBites. A vibrant restaurant scene attracts media attention, leading to positive news coverage, reviews, and social media buzz.Taste2Towns enhances the region’s image as a great place to live, work and visit.
Host Engaging Events
Host engaging events that bring together industry leaders, our towns’ culinary talent, and potential customers to our First Bite Kickoff event further fostering valuable connections and
partnerships.
Build Year Round Publicity
A printed glossy to plan an awesome gastronomic adventure through the vibrant dining scene of Windham and Mansfield with our comprehensive restaurant guide. This meticulously crafted resource will be distributed throughout the region and serve as an indispensable companion, leading our residents, visitors, and the university community through diverse dining experiences.
Hospitality industry's local impact:
Local Identity
Restaurants reflect the culture of our community. They offer a taste of different cuisines, introduce new flavors, and provide a glimpse into innovative and cultural food traditions. They enrich the community and contribute to its unique identity.
Community Exposure
Restaurants are the beating heart of neighborhoods, pumping with life and flavor. They’re where friends and neighbors gather to celebrate and connect. Restaurants strengthen community bonds, and make neighborhoods more vibrant and livable.
Boosts our Economy
Restaurants play a crucial role in providing employment, attracting tourism, and generating tax revenue. They contribute to the vitality of business districts, stimulate economic growth, and support the livelihoods of countless individuals.Â
