Information sessions on grants offered by the Women's Business Development Council Grants of up to $10,000 are available to qualifying businesses Free webinar About The Women's Business Development Council is offering grants of up to $10,000 for women-owned businesses in Connecticut that have a clearly defined project that will have a measurable effect on their…
Methods for finding customers when you launch or expand a business Marketing, internet tactics, referrals, and more Free webinar About Your business is ready to go, but how do you find customers and spread the word about what you have to offer? This webinar, the first in a two-part series, looks at marketing, the internet,…
An overview of marketing and how it can help you grow sales Second in a two-part series Free webinar About The second in a two-part series, this webinar gives an in-depth overview of networking and how it can be one of the most important factors in growing a business. The session covers how alliances with…
An overview of the SBIR and STTR programs Identifying opportunities, developing a concept proposal, and more Free webinar About While this online event is geared toward West Virginia businesses, it provides a helpful overview of the SBIR and STTR programs as a whole. Participants learn about identifying opportunities, developing a concept proposal, preparing a grant,…
Tips for developing and evaluating an email marketing strategy Ways to make your campaign stand out from the competition Free webinar About A free workshop for business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to start an email marketing strategy or improve their current strategy. This event explores how you can develop and evaluate this strategy, improve your…
A trio of virtual events to connect business leaders and state legislators Forums cover topics of rebuilding the Connecticut economy, investing in communities and developing jobs, and making the state competitive Free webinar About While this event typically brings together business leaders and state legislators to discuss issues impacting their businesses, this year's event will…
Anticipated economic trends at the local, state, and federal level Learn about the policies and developments that might affect your business Admission event About A discussion on the anticipated economic trends in the coming year as they affect Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the nation as a whole. The cost is $20 per chamber member, or…
Search Engine Optimization may seem more complicated than it really is A half-hour presentation gets to the heart of the matter with a number of helpful tips Free webinar About The topic of Search Engine Optimization has become so prevalent that business owners may think it involves a complicated process of how to present your…
Many businesses have pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic A webinar offering guidance on how businesses can interpret industry trends, develop new financials, and otherwise adapt their business for long-term success Free webinar About The COVID-19 pandemic forced countless businesses to adapt their business model to the circumstances, and many companies are anticipating long-term changes even…
How to anticipate and avoid problems with the GSA Schedule Risk factors for a GSA contract and how to drive successful GSA Schedule business Free webinar About This webinar is designed to help contractors anticipate and avoid GSA Schedule problems. Topics covered include why the GSA might cancel a GSA Schedule, when you are at…
A full day workshop focusing on SBIR/STTR cost proposals Useful information for anyone applying for or receiving a government grant Free webinar About A full day workshop that deciphers the complex process of SBIR/STTR cost proposals. The event covers topics such as developing an indirect rate, what to expect with government audits, keeping adequate records,…
A seven-session course to strengthen business owners' marketing strategies Includes individual evaluations of marketing plans by industry experts Participants must meet certain pre-requisites About Designed for small business owners who manage their own marketing, this seven-part course is based on the book Marketing Made Simple by Donald Miller and Dr. J.J. Peterson. Each session offers a step-by-step…
Connecting Connecticut businesses with resources and like-minded entrepreneurs.
