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WBDC Town Hall: Paid Leave Program – The Employee Perspective

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How employees can benefit from Connecticut's paid family and medical leave program set to debut next year Eligibility, qualifying events, and more Free webinar About Connecticut employers have begun making payroll deductions for a paid family and medical leave program whose benefits are set to become available next year. This event explains how employees can…

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How Landlord-Tenant Relations Will Change After COVID

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COVID-19 pandemic has created both challenges and opportunities in commercial real estate Advice for tenants pursuing commercial space in the future Free webinar About The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the commercial real estate market, and this could be either beneficial or detrimental for business owners and entrepreneurs. Some people might find that the time is…

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PPP/CARES Update 2021

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A discussion on the new round of PPP, vaccine distribution, and more Information presented by a CPA and epidemiologist Free webinar About A discussion about the new Paycheck Protection Program, CARES Act, vaccine distribution, and more. About the presenters William C. Moore is a certified public accountant and a partner with BlumShapiro. Tom St. Louis…

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Data Privacy – Why it Should be a Top Priority for Your Small to Medium-Sized Business

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With digital services nearly ubiquitous in the business world, data privacy has become a more pressing concern Learn how data privacy regulations affect small and medium-sized businesses and how business owners can comply with them Free webinar About As digital services become increasingly commonplace across the business world, small and medium-sized business owners can't afford…

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A Forum for Women-Owned Businesses

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Offers up-to-date information on COVID-19 relief and other resources available to women-owned businesses Several business representatives covers topics such as PPP and WBDC grants Free webinar About This forum offers up-to-date information on COVID-19 relief and other resources available to women-owned businesses. Topics include the Paycheck Protection Program, one-on-one counseling opportunities, and recently launched opportunities…

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How to Navigate USASpending.gov

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Using USASpending.gov to conduct market research and find contract opportunities A live webinar on how to navigate the site and read search results Free webinar About The federal government's USASpending.gov provides a comprehensive overview of government spending, but also gives businesses an opportunity to find awards, grants, loans, and other opportunities. This webinar will conduct…

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Shipping as a Small Business Growth Strategy

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Companies that adopt e-commerce must also be prepared to ship their goods Learn how to incorporate shipping into your long-term growth plans, along with other tips for safe and efficient shipping Free webinar About Demand for e-commerce has exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic, and companies that adopt this model also need to be prepared to…

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Connecticut Paid Leave: What You Need to Know

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Learn more about Connecticut's new paid leave program What companies are required to participate, resources to guide you through the program, and more Free webinar About This comprehensive webinar provides information on Connecticut's new family and medical paid leave program. Learn about what employers are required to participate, which employees are eligible, the resources available…

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DeepHow: An AI Solution to Bridge the Skills Gap in Manufacturing

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A look at the AI solution DeepHow, designed to bridge the skills gap in manufacturing Hear how manufacturers have used this solution and how you can implement it at your own company Free webinar About In this month's Connecticut Manufacturers Webinar Series, attendees can learn more about DeepHow, an AI-powered knowledge capturing and learning platform…

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How to Buy a Commercial Building

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Buying a commercial building can free your business from landlords and leases The terms, appraisal, and other factors of a commercial purchase differ considerably from a residential purchase Free webinar About Just as renters often seek to buy their own home to free themselves from a landlord, business owners may yearn to buy their own…

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SBIR-STTR Bootcamp

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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,…

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Small Business Sales Techniques

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How to improve your sales techniques, even if you dread the sales process Tips for listening to your customers' needs, establishing trust, and more Free webinar About Sales are an essential part of running a business, but many entrepreneurs also dread this process. This webinar covers how you can improve your sales tactic simply by…

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