Prepares in-house trainers to teach and evaluate forklift operators A virtual training session Admission event About OSHA requires that forklift operators complete mandatory training. This virtual session prepares companies' in-hour trainers to teach and evaluate forklift trainers, and to educate non-operators on the best safety practices around powered industrial trucks. Cost includes all materials, and…
A look at the work of the Main Street Working Group of the Connecticut General Assembly A new way to educate and advocate on downtown revitalization issues Free webinar About Newly established last year, the Main Street Working Group of the Connecticut General Assembly helps educate legislators on downtown revitalization issues and advocates for policies…
How the changing workforce impacts our economic future and quality of life Part of a conversation series Free webinar About Part of series of conversations hosted by the Bridgeport Regional Business Council and Fairfield County's Community Foundation, with assistance from Bank of America, this event explores the topic of career pathways from the state and…
Sales knowledge doesn't just have to be limited to sales employees How engineers and other employees at manufacturing companies can improve the company's success through sales techniques Free for ManufactureCT members About Sales tactics shouldn't just be limited to the sales team; anyone who has direct contact with a customer can learn selling techniques to…
Learn the basics of Search Engine Optimization An overview of the marketing tactic that can boost your company's online presence Free webinar About Search Engine Optimization is a complex and ever-changing marketing tactic, but it's crucial to marketing your company and making it more visible through sites like Google. This webinar gives you an overview…
How to direct your research efforts to find potential buyers for your products or services Strategies and techniques that have successfully secured government contracts Free webinar About Learn where and how you can direct your research efforts to find potential buyers for your products or services. This session covers real-world strategies and techniques that have…
How to leverage financing to grow your business A discussion of how to increase your chances of acquiring financing and use funding wisely Free webinar About Knowing how to leverage financing resources is crucial for growing your business. This webinar covers available funding options, how to be attractive to lending partners, developing a business pitch,…
A six-part series providing guidance on business-building and planning Industry experts use a peer-to-peer environment and online tools to assist entrepreneurs Admission event About This regular offering from the Women's Business Development Council provides guidance for entrepreneurs in the pre-venture stage, giving them a solid understanding of business-building fundamentals. Over the course of six sessions,…
Learn more about the trade and export resources available to Connecticut companies Session also details the reimbursement available under the STEP Grant Free webinar About This webinar covers the trade and export resources available to Connecticut companies. It also gives the details of the Connecticut STEP Grant, which offers partial reimbursement for certain trade activities.
A look at teaching practices in the STEM field How effective methods can help empower the biomedical workforce of the future Free webinar About Dr. Sarah Wojiski will share her experiences in teaching, curriculum development, and program administration in the sciences, which are offered to diverse audiences including high school students, teachers, and postdoctoral fellows.…
How the COVID-19 pandemic drove new changes and innovations in 2020 Trends to look out for this year and beyond Free webinar About The COVID-19 pandemic forced small businesses to adapt and innovate to survive the challenges of 2020. In this new year, certain patterns will persist while emerging customer behavior will also drive new…
Skills for supervisors and managers that go beyond leadership Credit-approved half-day course Admission event About Being an effective supervisor or manager isn't just about leadership. You also need to manage employees' personal issues, build a diverse workforce, address potential challenges, and deliver effective performance messages. This half-day session helps you hone these skills to be…
Connecting Connecticut businesses with resources and like-minded entrepreneurs.
