An event to offer networking and mentorship opportunities to women entrepreneurs An online celebration of Women's Entrepreneurship Week Free webinar About A celebration of Women's Entrepreneurship Week, this online event offers networking and mentoring opportunities to women entrepreneurs and organizations in Connecticut. The goal is to create lasting relationships that will provide year-round "meaningful opportunities…
Understanding whether your business is prepared for Connecticut's paid family and medical leave program Program takes effect on Jan. 1, 2022 Free webinar About Starting on Jan. 1, 2022, Connecticut employees can begin drawing benefits from the state's new paid family and medical leave program. This webinar gives an overview of the program's rules, and…
FEMA contracts with local small businesses in areas affected by disasters Learn more about opportunities and requirements for working with the agency Free webinar About Whenever disaster strikes, the Federal Emergency Management Agency contracts with local contractors whenever possible and feasible to help render aid. This webinar helps small businesses to be more aware of…
Evaluating the feasibility of a business idea, or adjusting one to be successful A regular offering from the WBDC Free webinar About In this webinar, which is regularly offered by the Women's Business Development Council, entrepreneurs get tips on evaluating their business idea. The session helps to determine whether the idea is feasible, or how…
Tips for applying for forgiveness for a Paycheck Protection Program loan Includes a review of recent changes to the forgiveness process Free webinar About Did you receive a Paycheck Protection Program during the COVID-19 pandemic? This webinar covers how you can apply for forgiveness for your loan, including changes to the process made under the…
Preparing an SBIR/STTR proposal for the National Institutes of Health A two-part training session Free webinar About A two-part training session focused on preparing an SBIR/STTR proposal for the National Institutes of Health. The first session looks at getting started with the proposal as well as topics like conflicts of interest and the specific aims…
The process and strategies of relocating a business after a move Part of the Blue Stream initiative to support entrepreneurs who are mobile due to their association with the military Free webinar About The Women's Business Development Council's Blue Stream initiative is designed to help entrepreneurs build mobility into their business plans, and gives particular…
A professional development program to develop leaders within businesses and in the Norwalk community Strengthening communication and problem solving skills, examining solutions to improve the community, and more Fee required About Beginning Oct. 20 and running through March 9, the Norwalk Leadership Institute is a professional development program working to establish new leaders within businesses…
A comparison of QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online Session will set up a QuickBooks Desktop company from scratch Free webinar About This webinar offers a comparison of QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online. The session will set up a QuickBooks Desktop company from scratch, and review the preferences for a QuickBooks Online account if time permits.
How smaller manufacturers can address supply chain disruptions Building resiliency, developing a risk management assessment, and more Free webinar About The higher costs associated with supply chain disruptions are more likely to impact the bottom line of smaller manufacturers than larger ones. This webinar is designed to help smaller manufacturers understand their supply chain, build…
How to be an effective supervisor or manager and how this role has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began Overseeing a hybrid workforce, avoiding managerial mistakes, and addressing drug and alcohol problems Admission event About A half-day online event covering effective supervisory and managerial skills and how these roles have changed since the start of…
An introduction to NOAA's SBIR program Learn about the agency's mission, research areas of interest, and more Free webinar About A webinar introducing prospective contractors to to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's mission, research areas of interest, proposal review process, and tips for submitting a successful SBIR proposal. About the presenter Dr. Genevieve Lind…
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