An information session on a WBDC program offering grants of up to $10,000 to qualifying women-owned businesses Eligibility requirements, what the funding can be used for, and more Free webinar About The Women's Business Development Council's Equity Match Grant program offers women-owned businesses in Connecticut that have been in operation for at least two years…
Understanding employer responsibilities under Connecticut's new paid family and medical leave program Claims administration, job-protected leave, and more Free webinar About Connecticut's paid family and medical leave program is underway, and creates a variety of new responsibilities for the state's employers. This session covers topics such as claims administration, job-protected leave, income replacement, and what…
Learn more about three socio-economic certifications available from the U.S. Small Business Administration Take advantage of small business set-asides for federal prime contracts Free webinar About The U.S. Small Business Administration is committed to offering at least 23 percent of its prime contracts to small businesses, and a socio-economic certification with the agency can help…
A panel discussion on STEM pathways Learn more about current and upcoming Connecticut programs on this topic Free webinar About In recognition of January Mentoring Month, Million Women Mentors - CT and the Connecticut Afterschool Alliance are hosting this virtual event about STEM pathways. A panel discussion focuses on current and upcoming state programs to…
Employee handbooks can reduce legal risk and help ensure compliance Keeping this resource up to date and staying away of labor laws and trends Free webinar About Employee handbooks are an important tool for reducing legal risk and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, but it is easy for these resources to slip out of date.…
There are plenty of options when starting a food business, but it can be difficult to know where to start Learn the basics of becoming a food entrepreneur Free webinar About From breweries to catering businesses to ghost kitchens and restaurants, there is no shortage of options when it comes to starting a food business…
A comprehensive 10-week course for small businesses Some businesses that complete the program can qualify for a $5,000 line of credit Free webinar About A joint presentation by the Women's Business Development Council and Liberty Bank, the Academy for Small Business offers comprehensive training on subjects such as organizational types, time management, record keeping, insurance,…
Learn more about Connecticut's paid family and medical leave program How to apply for leave and claim benefits Free webinar About Benefits are now available through Connecticut's paid family and medical leave program. This webinar covers how employees can apply for leave and claim benefits. About the presenters Fran Pastore is the CEO of the…
A new program from the Women's Business Development Council on gaining technological knowledge Guidance on using features of Adobe Acrobat Free webinar About The newest program from the Women's Business Development Council, this monthly series helps demystify technological issues for beginners. This session offers guidance on using Adobe Acrobat, including saving documents as a PDF,…
An event to help you determine whether entrepreneurship is right for you Examine your business concept and learn what you need to get started Free webinar About This regular offering from the Women's Business Development Council helps you determine whether entrepreneurship is right for you. The session helps you examine your business concept and learn…
Evaluate and improve your pricing Set projections and grow profits Free webinar About Pricing your products is an essential part of owning a business, but can also be a complicated process. This webinar helps you understand how to evaluate your prices, set projections, and grow your profits. About the presenter Sherry Konwerski is a business…
Creating a benefits program that works for both you and your employees Payroll, workers compensation, retirement plans, and more Free webinar About A strong benefits program can help you attract and retain employees, but can also be costly for your business. This webinar covers how you can create a benefits program that works for you…
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