Windham Town Civicplus #2026-08-27

Venue Management Services for Shaboo Stage, Jillson Square, and Jillson Event Space

The Town of Windham, Connecticut, is soliciting proposals for professional management and operation of the Shaboo Stage, Jillson Square, and Jillson Event Space in Willimantic. - Government Buyer: - Town of Windham, Town Manager's Office - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive venue management including day-to-day operations, programming, scheduling, marketing, event coordination, vendor management, and financial reporting - Development of sponsorship and revenue opportunities - Expansion of cultural, entertainment, recreational, and community programming - Coordination of rentals and community use - Proposal Requirements: - Management plan detailing operations and programming - Community engagement strategy - Marketing and sponsorship approach - Detailed financial proposal and first-year operating plan - Demonstrated experience managing similar venues - Notable Requirements: - Facilities must remain available for municipal and community use - Town retains ownership, policy oversight, and authority over major capital decisions - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned; focus is on venue management services

Description

The Town of Windham is seeking proposals from qualified organizations or firms to manage and operate the Shaboo Stage, Jillson Square, and the Jillson Event Space in Willimantic, Connecticut. The goal is to establish a professional venue-management arrangement that increases use and visibility of these public facilities, expands cultural, entertainment, recreational, and community programming, improves event coordination, develops sponsorship and revenue opportunities, and reduces the administrative burden on the municipality. The selected operator will handle day-to-day management, programming, scheduling, marketing, and operations while the Town retains ownership and policy oversight. Proposals should include a management plan, programming strategy, marketing and sponsorship approach, and a financial proposal.

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