A program enabling small businesses to qualify for the surety bonds required for many public and private contracts How this program can benefit your business Free webinar About A program available under the U.S. Small Business Administration helps guarantee the surety bonds required for many public and private contracts, enabling small businesses to acquire these…
How "mindful eating" can improve your resilience when your small business is facing challenging times Ways to improve reduce stress, diminish fatigue, and sharpen your focus Free webinar About This webinar invites attendees to indulge in some chocolate while learning about how an experiential learning technique called "mindful eating" can help them stay resilient during…
An informational session featuring representatives from Connecticut's eastern shoreline communities Q&A as well as information on WBDC grant programs Free webinar About This session allows business owners in Connecticut's western shoreline region to meet with their state representatives, including Terrie Wood, Tom O’Dea, Kimberly Fiorello, Harry Arora, Corey Paris, and Jonathan Steinberg. The session will…
A review of labor and employment laws A focus on five crucial areas Free webinar About Labor and employment laws change frequently, and it can be challenging to keep up with them. This webinar looks at five areas of these laws that you should be aware of. About the presenter Jennie Woltz is an employment…
Learn the basics of borrowing money for a small business A panel discussion with banking and business professionals Free webinar About Looking for financing for your small business but don't know where to start? This panel discussion with representatives from Chelsea Groton Bank, the Community Investment Corporation, the Small Business Administration, and the Southeastern Connecticut…
Strategies and best practices when pitching a project to the National Science Foundation A two-hour interactive session Free webinar About This interactive webinar features input from program directors at several Federal and State Technology Partnership Programs on the best practices when pitching a project to the National Science Foundation. Learn about the best practices and…
Key parts of a sales pitch often don't survive a retelling of the message How to craft a simple, memorable pitch that can be repeated easily Free webinar About Even if you successfully make a sales pitch to a prospective client, important parts of the message can be lost when they try to communicate the…
How effective communication can give you a competitive edge Improving how you communicate your product and service offerings, how unexpected interactions can drive sales, and "positive positioning" Free webinar About Effective competition is a necessary step to stand out among your competitors. This webinar explores how you can improve the way you communicate your product…
Getting the maximum benefit from networking events A key step in raising awareness of your business and helping it grow Free webinar About Networking is a key step in raising awareness of your business and helping it grow. But are you effectively using networking events for this purpose? This webinar helps you ensure that you…
Legislators and Governor Ned Lamont discuss issues facing the Connecticut General Assembly Economic development, taxes, and other topics Admission required About This event invites members of the Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce to hear from legislators and invited keynote speaker Governor Ned Lamont on issues facing the Connecticut General Assembly in the 2022 session. Topics…
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…
COVID-19 continues to create concerns in the workplace nearly two years after the start of the pandemic A webinar addressing issues such as paid sick leave, testing and quarantining protocols, and more Free for CBIA members, fee for non-members About COVID-19 continues to be a disruptor in the workplace nearly two years after the start…
Connecting Connecticut businesses with resources and like-minded entrepreneurs.
