An overview of direct relief, unemployment benefits, and other parts of the recent stimulus package Includes a discussion of the new Mixed Earner Unemployment Compensation Program Free webinar About This webinar reviews the direct relief, unemployment assistance, and other facets of the Economic Aid Act passed in December and how they apply to employers and…
Identifying your own personality style and preferences A self-assessment and other tools to improve your interpersonal relationships Free webinar About This workshop explores how you can become more familiar with your personality and how you work using the "Everything DiSC" assessment. Participants identify their own personality style and preferences, take part in a group exercise,…
Federal certification is available for veterans and service disabled veterans who own a small business Learn about eligibility, required documentation, set-aside opportunities, and more Free webinar About Veterans who start their own business are eligible for a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) & Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification from the federal government.…
Recognizes the contributions of Black entrepreneurs Stories, tips, and more on starting, growing, and financing a business Free webinar About In celebration of Black History Month, this trio of events focuses on stories, lessons learned, tips, resources, and other information specific to Black entrepreneurs and small business owners. Panel discussions take place each day around…
An overview of several topics related to financial literacy in running a business Geared to Black business owners, following a SCORE study that finds a majority of these entrepreneurs report that their business is not profitable Free webinar About A recent SCORE study found that less than 10 percent of Black entrepreneurs described their business…
An outlook on the local, state, and national economy for 2021 Presented by John S. Traynor of People's United Advisors Admission event About An outlook for the local, state, and national economy for 2021. The event is $10 for ManufactureCT members and $30 for non-members. About the presenter John S. Traynor is the executive vice…
Two Connecticut lawmakers discuss bills before the state legislature and how they might affect businesses Q&A period included Free to CBIA and Tolland County Chamber of Commerce members. About A collaboration between CBIA and the Tolland County Chamber of Commerce, this event gives business owners a chance to talk with two Connecticut lawmakers on the…
An overview of unemployment insurance and Connecticut's Work Sharing Program Helps business owners be effective in sustaining their company Free webinar About This webinar is designed to help business owners be effective in sustaining their company and its workforce, while also preparing them for any unemployment insurance changes that will be forthcoming under the Biden…
A virtual breakfast event with Connecticut legislators Learn more about the proposals before the state legislature this year Admission event About Legislative leaders attend this virtual breakfast event to discuss the issues that are before the Connecticut General Assembly for the 2021 session. A chance to hear what changes might be in store for state…
A two-day program on recognizing and identifying the risks of job site hazards Helps demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety Admission event About Taking place over two days, this 10-hour training allows employers to improve their safety awareness and to recognize and identify the risks of job site hazards. It is focused on general industry…
A virtual breakfast meeting with U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal A discussion of COVID-19 response, health care, and other issues before the Senate Admission event. About U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal discusses issues such as state and local COVID-19 response, health care, defense, and other issues before the Senate. The event includes time for questions and answers.…
Finding an e-commerce platform that will serve both you and your customers Features to consider, when to upgrade your technology, and more Free webinar About The COVID-19 pandemic has put greater emphasis on the need for small businesses to adopt e-commerce platforms, but it's crucial to find one that works well for your company and…
Connecting Connecticut businesses with resources and like-minded entrepreneurs.
