A half-day workshop on funding opportunities through the Department of Defense Preparing a proposal, branch-specific accelerated programs, and more Free webinar About This half-day workshop is designed to help entrepreneurs seeking an award through the Department of Defense's Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. The course covers how to prepare competitive…
Learn more about applying for funds through a CDFI Loan and support programs, and typical reasons why applications are turned down Free webinar About This webinar is designed to help small business owners understand how they can obtain financing through a community development financial institution. The session also covers what loan and support programs are…
An update on the challenges and opportunities facing Connecticut's economy Key priorities and potential solutions to problems pressuring the economy Admission required About This event features discussions from numerous government and business leaders on issues that have been impacting Connecticut's economy, including inflation, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions. The speakers will outline priorities and potential…
A celebration of women-owned businesses in Connecticut A look at the impact of these businesses on the state's economy Free event About This virtual celebration of the Women's Business Development Council's 25th anniversary brings together Connecticut entrepreneurs and legislators. The event will highlight the impact of women-owned businesses on the state's economy.
A look at the value propositions for energy monitoring Reducing downtime, improving operational efficiency, and more Free webinar About Manufacturers have the opportunity to reduce downtime, improve operational efficiency, and identify opportunities to reduce energy use by monitoring their energy data. This webinar discusses the value propositions for energy monitoring and how businesses can implement…
How you can turn your hobby into a business A joint presentation of the WBDC and SBA Free webinar About Your career will be a particularly rewarding one if you can do what you love for a living. So can you turn your hobby into a profitable business? This webinar, a joint presentation of the…
How to make your remote presentations as effective as your in-person ones Creating a well-organized and captivating presentation, being succinct, and more Free webinar About Remote business dealings have become much more common during the COVID-19 pandemic, and have created new complications for those making a presentation digitally rather than in person. This webinar offers…
The benefits of volunteering and how it can build your small business's reputation Creating stronger connections with your community Free webinar About Volunteering isn't just a helpful activity; it can also be a good way to build your small business's reputation. This webinar covers the benefits of volunteering and how it can create stronger connections…
Learn more about the Connecticut Paid Leave Program The program offers leave to qualifying workers at Connecticut businesses with at least one employee Free webinar About Since the start of the year, the Connecticut Paid Leave program has been covering all qualifying workers at employers with at least one employee. This webinar, presented by the…
Learn more about the issues involved in forming a limited liability company Tax benefits and disadvantages, compliance requirements, and more Free webinar About Limited liability companies are a popular choice when structuring a business, offering some of the benefits of forming a corporation but maintaining a greater degree of simplicity. This webinar covers the issues…
A 10-session training course for existing small business owners Qualifying business owners can qualify for a $5,000 line of credit Free course About This 10-session course from the Women's Business Development Council and Liberty Bank is designed as a comprehensive training program for existing small businesses in Connecticut. Qualifying small business owners who complete the…
A thorough look at the Department of Defense's SBIR/STTR programs Helps entrepreneurs understand the program requirements before applying Free webinar About The Department of Defense is actively looking to contract with high technology small businesses with the research and development capabilities that can provide solutions for the department's mission-driven national security needs. This session provides…
Connecting Connecticut businesses with resources and like-minded entrepreneurs.
