Learn about free or low-cost training opportunities to develop your business Options for raising capital, regulatory compliance, and more Free webinar About Spend your lunch break learning more about the free resources that can help you start a business or remain competitive in your existing endeavor. This panel discussion features entrepreneurs, small business owners, and…
Considerations and precautions when pursuing a government contract Contracting tools that can assist your small business Free webinar About Federal contracts can generate significant revenue for a company, but can also be challenging to earn - especially as the government seeks to consolidate awards. This session covers key considerations and precautions in preparing a competitive…
Learn more about setting up and using QuickBooks The importance of the Chart of Accounts and how to use it correctly Free webinar About QuickBooks is a valuable accounting tool for small business owners. This webinar covers topics such as setting up and using the software, the importance of the Chart of Accounts, and how…
A four-part series on opening a business in the food industry Startup costs, legal requirements, getting a product into stores, and more Fee required About Interested in starting a restaurant, food truck, or other business in the food industry? This four-part interactive series includes insights and advice from successful entrepreneurs in the industry as well…
An information session on WBDC's grants for child care businesses Eligibility requirements, what funds can be used for, and more Free webinar About The Women's Business Development Council is offering grants to qualified child care businesses as part of Connecticut's Child Care Business Opportunity Fund. Grants are available to businesses in all stages of development,…
A three-part series on raising awareness of career opportunities in the manufacturing sector Particular attention is given to increasing access and engagement for those who are underrepresented in STEM fields Free webinars About This three-part series of webinars focuses on increasing awareness of manufacturing careers among students, giving particular focus to increasing access and engagement…
Resolving challenges when building teams whose members are separated by various factors Creating a strong group with a focus on the goals and organization Admission required About When creating a team, you'll inevitably bring together people who are separated by race, gender, socio-economic status, political ideologies, and more. This session covers how companies can resolve…
A chance to meet with Connecticut legislators representing the Tolland County area Four lawmakers will be in attendance Free to CBIA and Tolland County Chamber of Commerce members About The Connecticut Business & Industry Association and the Tolland County Chamber of Commerce host this event, inviting area business owners to meet with their representatives in…
Taking steps to improve your business if you feel like you've gone off track Managing your time better, maximizing your marketing efforts, and more Free webinar About While owning a small business offers the potential to boost your income and give you more control over your professional life, it can also have the opposite effect:…
A regular offering from the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology View technologies in additive manufacturing, precision machining, automation, and metrology Free event About The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology regularly offers tours of its Advanced Technology Center, allowing visitors to see innovative equipment in fields like additive manufacturing, precision machining, automation, and metrology. The tours…
Veterans looking to start their own business can benefit from transferable military skills A discussion of entrepreneurship and whether it might be right for you Free webinar About Veterans interested in starting a business can leverage their transferable military skills to find success. This webinar, hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Veterans Business Outreach…
A full-day course to provide assistance to veteran entrepreneurs Evaluating a business opportunity, market research, and more Free webinar About Presented by the Maine District Office of the Small Business Administration and the Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England, this full-day course is designed to assist veterans interested in starting their own business or…
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