President's Message

To my fellow members:

Spring is just around the corner, so it’s a great time to “spring into action” on all of those things we’ve been putting off.   So, as you wave good-bye to winter and enjoy the warmer weather, you can hit the road and join me for our various spring activities.  We have only a few remaining events for this fiscal year.  Let’s get rid of any last remaining vestiges of “Covid” isolation and meet up for some education, networking and of course with your IMA Hartford Chapter, always a bit of fun and laughs! 

We just had a great virtual meeting bringing us new perspectives on how to present data. And now, we’re switching gears to a marketing topic.  This upcoming event on March 19th will also switch us back to an in-person format. I love to see both our old and new members face to face.  You won’t want to miss this ‘new to us’ venue, Elizabeth’s in Rocky Hill.  The topic will be presented by the Chief Marketing Officer for Connecticut’s Department of Economic and Community Development.  He comes with many years of experience in a variety of industries but took on the role in the current administration to launch a rebrand of the whole state.  I’m anticipating an exciting discussion on Marketing Connecticut and expect we will also learn how to apply his principles to grow our own organizations.

I recommend you check out our chapter website if you haven’t done so recently.   You’ll see information about obtaining assistance with a local Hartford Chapter CMA Scholarship for professionals.  And, in addition to seeing our upcoming chapter events, there is information and links to the NorthEast Regional Council events.    Reminder for new members, you should have received a friendly welcome email from our Engagement VP, Mayana Samuel-Evanson, mentioning that dinner’s on us for your first in person meeting.  For full-time students, note that we are still offering attendance at our meetings for free this fiscal year.

Just a reminder of some important dates to mark on your calendars as well:     

    §  March 19, “Marketing Connecticut”, Elizabeth’s, Rocky Hill, CT

    §  April 20, IMA NERC Student Leadership Event, Salve Regina, Newport, RI

    §  April 30, Networking Event Kinsmen Brewing, Southington, CT

    §  June 9-12 IMA Global Conference, San Antonio, TX

    §  Sep 15-17, IMA NERC Conference, Ashworth by the Sea, Hampton Beach, NH

    Come out to our next event and please seek me out…..   let’s talk!

    Best Regards,

    Dante Roccasecca
    Hartford Chapter President, 2021-2024
    droccasecca@kpmg.com