A six-part series helping entrepreneurs develop a plan for launching their business Virtual courses supported by a peer-to-peer environment, online tools, and decision worksheets Admission fee required About A six-part series for entrepreneurs in the pre-venture stage, the Business Concept Clinic from the Women's Business Development Council begins on Sept. 7 covers the basic fundamentals…
Supervisors play a key role in a company, but may need additional assistance to become true managers Assessing strengths and weaknesses, developing a growth mindset, and more Free webinar About When building your business, key employees can help supervise your progress to ensure that essential tasks are being executed properly. But it takes additional leadership…
Ten hours of training on a variety of workplace safety topics Registrants must commit to attending three courses Free event About This three-day program offers attendees 10 hours of training in areas like electrical safety, machine guarding, walking and working surface, hazardous materials handling, and fire protection. Attendees must commit to all three classes, which…
A three-month course on establishing and sustaining a Lean Enterprise Combines classroom learning with on-site mentoring Registration event About This three-month course guides the attendees through the principles and practices of establishing and sustaining a Lean Enterprise. Combining classroom education and on-site mentoring, the course includes 16 modules on topics such as problem solving and…
A nine-part course for the guided development of a business plan Registration required by Sept. 30 Fee required About This nine-part course, running from Oct. 5 to Dec. 7, offers an interactive way for entrepreneurs to develop a business plan using expert guidance. Each session focuses on a crucial aspect of building a business, and…
An overview of near-term workforce development in Connecticut Learn how to connect with skilled employees Free to CBIA members and CONNSTEP clients, admission for others About Many companies have been struggling to find skilled workers to fill job openings at their business. This interactive webinar gives an overview of Connecticut's near-term workforce development programs that…
Learn the basics of small business cybersecurity Identifying vulnerabilities, protecting assets, detecting attacks, and more Free webinar About In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, this webinar is designed to help small businesses learn the basics of the five-step Data Assured cybersecurity program. These include identifying vulnerabilities, protect their assets, detect attacks, and respond to and…
A weekly program covering essential issues in starting a business Qualified participants can compete for a $5,000 grant Free webinars About A free weekly webinar program covering essential issues involved in starting a new business. Topics covered include business planning, the legal aspects of business formation, acquiring financing, accounting and bookkeeping, and attracting customers. Qualified…
A five-part program to improve the knowledge of quality principles among skilled manufacturing workers Workplace skills, quality management systems and basic audit procedures, and more Fee required About A five-part program to help improve the knowledge of quality principles among skilled manufacturing workers. Topics covered include workplace skills, quality management systems and basic audit procedures,…
A six-part weekly training course on developing a strategic marketing plan For established business owners looking to improve their marketing knowledge Fee required About A weekly course running from Oct. 14 to Nov. 18, Hands On Marketing is the Women's Business Development Center's comprehensive training program to help business owners build a strategic marketing plan.…
Improve your skills in advanced manufacturing How to use and handle equipment, units of measurement, measurement interpretation, and more In-person training event About An in-person training event to improve attendee's skills in advanced manufacturing, using hands-on activities using micrometers, calipers, and gauges. The event will cover how to handle and use equipment, units of measurement,…
A professional development program to develop leaders within businesses and in the Norwalk community Strengthening communication and problem solving skills, examining solutions to improve the community, and more Fee required About Beginning Oct. 20 and running through March 9, the Norwalk Leadership Institute is a professional development program working to establish new leaders within businesses…
Connecting Connecticut businesses with resources and like-minded entrepreneurs.
