To contract with the federal government, one must register with the System for Awards Management A step-by-step guide for setting up an account and registering Free webinar About Before a company can contract with the federal government, it must be registered in the System for Awards Management. This webinar guides business owners through the process…
Tips for improving your profits and boosting your confidence Five strategies to "supercharge" your profits Free webinar About Any business owner wants to see their profits grow, but they often seem to be stuck in place. This webinar is designed to help attendees rebuild their confidence and develop strategies to improve their profits. Learn five…
An 11-part course designed to strengthen small business owners' knowledge Sessions are held once a month and focus on individual topics Fee required About An 11-part series designed to help small business owners gain the crucial knowledge they need to run own and run a successful business. A course is held once a month through…
An information session on a WBDC program offering grants of up to $10,000 to qualifying women-owned businesses Eligibility requirements, what the funding can be used for, and more Free webinar About The Women's Business Development Council's Equity Match Grant program offers women-owned businesses in Connecticut that have been in operation for at least two years…
Courses to improve young professionals' leadership, management, communication, and sales skills Exclusively available to members of the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce Fee required About This course consists of six 90-minute sessions focused on improving young professionals' leadership, management, communication, and sales skills. The sessions are exclusively available to members of the Central Connecticut Chambers…
Improving your online visibility through tactics like search engine optimization and marketing Best practices, pay-per-click advertising, and more Free webinar About As a digital presence has become more essential for businesses, it has also become more important for you to use search engine optimization and search engine marketing to improve your online visibility. This webinar…
The definition of sexual harassment, liabilities, and preventing harassment in the workplace Meets Connecticut requirements on sexual harassment prevention training Admission event About Attendees of this event, led by attorneys from Jackson Lewis P.C., will learn about the definition of sexual harassment, personal and professional liability, and how to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.…
A three-day program teaching essential skills for supervisors, team leaders, and others who oversee the work of others Building existing employee skills through cross-training, establishing reliable procedures for each process in your production workflow, and more Fee required About Training Within Industry Job Instruction is a program teaching essential skills for supervisors, team leaders, and…
A panel discussion on STEM pathways Learn more about current and upcoming Connecticut programs on this topic Free webinar About In recognition of January Mentoring Month, Million Women Mentors - CT and the Connecticut Afterschool Alliance are hosting this virtual event about STEM pathways. A panel discussion focuses on current and upcoming state programs to…
A look at the SBIR/STTR opportunities available at the National Institutes of Health Crafting an application, unique NIH requirements, and common pitfalls Free webinar About This webinar from CTNext and BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting offers insights on seeking research and development funding through the SBIR and STTR programs, with a specific focus on opportunities…
A panel discussion on the importance of diversity in leadership Event also includes opportunities for networking Admission event About This event features a panel discussion with speakers from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Eastern Connecticut State University, and Mitchell College about the importance of diversity in leadership. Attendees will receive breakfast and get an opportunity…
A look at the economy and what lies ahead in 2022 Presented by the chief investment officer at People's United Bank Admission event About This event takes a look at the current state of the economy and what may lie ahead in 2022. This is an in-person event, and attendees must show proof of receiving…
A look at the economic conditions ahead for central Connecticut Features a panel discussion as well as a presentation by DECD Commissioner David Lehman Admission event About This event offers attendees a look at the issues that are expected to influence the regional economy of central Connecticut in the year ahead. David Lehman, commissioner of…
Developing a proposal strategy even before the request for proposals goes out Capture Planning Actions, finding the right agencies, and more Free webinar About This webinar offers advice for how businesses can improve their chances of success, starting by developing a strategy even before the request for proposals stage. Topics covered include Capture Planning Actions,…
An overview of bookkeeping and its importance Software options available to help you, and deciding whether to manage your own books or hire an outside agency Free webinar About Balancing your books is an essential part of running a business. This webinar helps simplify the process, explaining what bookkeeping is, why it is important, what…
A look at the SBIR/STTR opportunities available at the Department of Defense Crafting an application, unique DoD requirements, and common errors Free webinar About This webinar from CTNext and BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting offers insights on seeking research and development funding through the SBIR and STTR programs, with a specific focus on opportunities in…
A look forward at issues that will face small businesses as they move past the pandemic Consumer perceptions, supply chain issues, and more Free webinar About This webinar takes a look forward, looking at issues that will face small businesses as they seek to move beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will discuss matters such…
A comprehensive 10-week course for small businesses Some businesses that complete the program can qualify for a $5,000 line of credit Free webinar About A joint presentation by the Women's Business Development Council and Liberty Bank, the Academy for Small Business offers comprehensive training on subjects such as organizational types, time management, record keeping, insurance,…
Expanding your marketing efforts with the Calendar of Regional Events For businesses in southeastern Connecticut Free webinar About If you run a business in southeastern Connecticut, you can let local residents know about events, activities, and professional development activities by making use of the Calendar of Regional Events. This resource is a collaborative effort among…
An overview of the fundamentals of small business financing Become more comfortable and confident in your understanding of the balance sheet, cash flow statement, and more Free webinar About There are plenty of financial statements involved in running a small business, such as the balance sheet and cash flow statement, but it can be difficult…
A summit offering outlooks on the Connecticut, regional, and national economies Includes a preview of the 2022 legislative session as well Admission event About The Connecticut Business & Industry Association's annual economic summit this year features Kevin Graney, president of General Dynamics Electric Boat, who will discuss how the company is using collaborative partnerships to…
Using telescoping ballbar to evaluate displacement errors A three-day introductory training course Fee required About Telescoping ballbar allows manufacturers to evaluate displacement errors on machines and devices that work within three-dimensional rectangular coordinate systems. This three-day training event offers an introduction to the tool, with topics including a basic introduction to metrology, setting up and…
Expanding research capabilities through federal partnerships Topics include proposal strategies, leveraging research capabilities through federal partners, and handling intellectual property Free webinar About The theme at this annual conference is expanding research capabilities through federal partnerships, highlighting how the SBIR/STTR programs represent the nation's largest source of funding for small businesses to conduct early stage,…
Learn more about Connecticut's paid family and medical leave program How to apply for leave and claim benefits Free webinar About Benefits are now available through Connecticut's paid family and medical leave program. This webinar covers how employees can apply for leave and claim benefits. About the presenters Fran Pastore is the CEO of the…
Learn about updates to the Department of Defense's CMMC program What defense contractors should be doing under the new standard Free webinar About Recent changes to the Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program are designed to simplify the standard and offer additional clarity on cybersecurity, regulatory, policy, and contracting requirements. This webinar discusses…
A three-day course for supervisors and team leaders Addressing and preventing people-based problems, and improving your workforce relations Fee required About This three-day course uses the Training Within Industry Job Relations approach to teach supervisors and team leaders how to improve their problem-solving and consensus-building skills. Learning outcomes include productively dealing with people-based issues, proactively…
An event to help you determine whether entrepreneurship is right for you Examine your business concept and learn what you need to get started Free webinar About This regular offering from the Women's Business Development Council helps you determine whether entrepreneurship is right for you. The session helps you examine your business concept and learn…
A panel discussion on supply chain issues The challenges companies have faced and how they've worked through them Free for ManufactureCT members About Supply chain issues have been a big topic in the news this past year, with many businesses experiencing shortages, delays, and other issues. This panel discussion covers how manufacturers have shifted their…
How data collection can help improve your manufacturing production and minimize downtime An overview of two analytics tools Free webinar About Data collection is an important part of increasing a manufacturer's production efficiency and minimizing downtime. This webinar covers how businesses can accomplish these goals using the data collection tools Manage MyMachines and Analyze MyPerformance.…
Evaluate and improve your pricing Set projections and grow profits Free webinar About Pricing your products is an essential part of owning a business, but can also be a complicated process. This webinar helps you understand how to evaluate your prices, set projections, and grow your profits. About the presenter Sherry Konwerski is a business…
An overview of QuickBooks Online A four-session course covering how to use the bookkeeping software Admission event About This four-session course offers an overview of the popular bookkeeping software QuickBooks Online. Topics covered include setting up balance sheet accounts, customer and vendor centers, sales cycles, using reports, and more. Participants must attend all four courses.…
Perspectives on the SCORE mentoring program The benefits to business owners who become SCORE mentors Free webinar About Whether you're just getting started in business, trying to grow an existing company, or pivoting to meet changing circumstances, getting help from an experienced professional can make a big difference. This webinar offers perspectives on the SCORE…
Small business owners in Connecticut are now obligated to support employees' leave requests under the state's paid leave program Familiarize yourself with the program and any questions your workers might have Free webinar About Under Connecticut's paid leave program, employees can now take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for approved purposes. Employer small…
A complete overview of GSA opportunities Doing business with the GSA and tools available to assist small businesses Free webinar About This webinar is designed to provide an overview of the General Services Administration and the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. The session covers topics such as doing business with the GSA and…
A three-part interactive webinar on using QuickBooks for business finances Covers topics such as setting up QuickBooks and using different bookkeeping functions Admission required About This interactive webinar guides you through how to manage your business finances using QuickBooks. The three-part course covers topics such as setting up QuickBooks and handling different bookkeeping functions. The…
A six-part course to help aspiring entrepreneurs develop their business idea Gain a clear understanding of business fundamentals and meet with industry experts Admission required About This course helps entrepreneurs build on their business idea by developing a plan for the future. Attendees get a clear understanding of business fundamentals, meet virtually with industry experts,…
To contract with the federal government, one must register with the System for Awards Management A step-by-step guide for setting up an account and registering Free webinar About Before a company can contract with the federal government, it must be registered in the System for Awards Management. This webinar guides business owners through the process…
A webinar offering guidance on Connecticut's newly updated paid leave law Includes information on income replacement and job protection Free webinar About This webinar series provides guidance to human resources professionals at Connecticut companies to ensure that they can meet employees' questions on the benefits available under the state's newly updated paid leave program. The…
An informational webinar series directed at Connecticut employees Qualifying events, income replacement, and other components of the state's paid leave program Free webinar About Connecticut's new paid leave program allows covered workers the opportunity to take time off to care for themselves or a loved one without worrying about losing their job or income. This…
A look at Massivit Gel Dispensing and Cast-in-Motion technologies How these innovations can simplify the mold-building process and reduce labor Free webinar About This event looks at how Massivit Gel Dispensing and Cast-in-Motion technologies can produce large molds in four steps. Attendees will learn how these technologies can help simplify the mold-building process and reduce…
Simplify the often overwhelming process of marketing Five tips for building a digital marketing playbook Free webinar About With numerous potential channels for promoting your products and services, marketing can seem like an overwhelming task. This webinar seeks to simplify the process, offering five tips for developing a digital marketing playbook for your business. This…
Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives discusses Connecticut's upcoming legislative session Includes time for Q&A Admission required About Matt Ritter, the speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives, will speak at this in-person event about the Connecticut General Assembly's 2022 legislative session. Attendees will have the opportunity to present question and discuss issues raised…
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