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CTNext: How We Help Startups Survive and Thrive

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An overview of the resources CTNext provides for startups to succeed Funding, mentoring, training programs, and more Free webinar About the event CTNext gives an overview of the services it provides to help aspiring entrepreneurs get their company off the ground. These include funding sources, training programs, mentoring, and connections to interns and employees. This…

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WBDC & AARP: Work for Yourself @50+

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For those entrepreneurs looking to start a business later in life Learn about what it takes to establish a business and the resources that can help you along the way Free webinar About The Women's Business Development Center partners with AARP for this free workshop on how older adults can successfully launch their own business.…

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Business Women’s Forum

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A long-running annual full-day conference for professional women in Connecticut Forum goes virtual this year with a suite of speakers Admission event About Now in its 38th year, the Business Women's Forum is the largest, longest-running full day conference for professional women in Connecticut. Due to COVID-19, the event is occurring virtually this year. Attendees…

Manufacturing Virtual Series: The Future of Supply Chain

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A multi-session event exploring the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on manufacturers' supply chains Learn how companies can update their supply chains to respond to volatile supplies and shifting demands Free webinar About This multi-session virtual summit explores the issues facing manufacturers in managing their supply chains and what this process might look like in…

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Let’s Talk: Reassessing Your Business Strategy

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Business strategy requires you to assess your company to determine what's working and what's not A discussion on how you can adapt your business to succeed Free webinar About To have a successful business strategy, you need to clearly know what makes you business special, what aspects you should preserve, and what might need to…

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Implementing a Food Safety Culture Aligned With Operational Excellence

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Combining operational excellence with positive food safety culture For food manufacturers Free webinar About This webinar explores how food manufacturers can use innovative solutions to align operational excellence with positive food safety culture. The discussion includes how to build a positive food safety culture and integrate it with your company culture, using cross-functional teams to…

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Making Cents of Your Idea

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Determining whether your business idea is economically feasible Tips to adapt your idea so it will be profitable Free webinar About You've got an idea for a business, but will it be able to turn a profit? This webinar helps you evaluate whether your idea is a viable concept, and also offers tips for adapting…

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How to Finance Your Small Business

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The requirements needed when applying for financing, and how to avoid making costly mistakes Helpful information for both startups and established businesses who may need financing Free webinar About Securing the necessary funding to launch or improve a business can often be a confusing and stressful process, and can even lead to financial ruin if…

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GPS: A Guide to Plan for Success

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A 10-week course to assist aspiring business owners Each course focuses on a crucial topic Participants develop a business plan and pitch their idea to business professionals About This 10-session course is designed to develop a comprehensive foundation of business skills. Each class focuses on one critical element of establishing a company, with topics such…

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How Landlord-Tenant Relations Will Change After COVID

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COVID-19 pandemic has created both challenges and opportunities in commercial real estate Advice for tenants pursuing commercial space in the future Free webinar About The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the commercial real estate market, and this could be either beneficial or detrimental for business owners and entrepreneurs. Some people might find that the time is…

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A Forum for Women-Owned Businesses

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Offers up-to-date information on COVID-19 relief and other resources available to women-owned businesses Several business representatives covers topics such as PPP and WBDC grants Free webinar About This forum offers up-to-date information on COVID-19 relief and other resources available to women-owned businesses. Topics include the Paycheck Protection Program, one-on-one counseling opportunities, and recently launched opportunities…

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WBDC and Liberty Bank: Academy for Small Business

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A comprehensive 10-session small business training program offering a $5,000 line of credit to those who complete it Recommended for existing businesses Free webinar About In this partnership between the Women’s Business Development Council and Liberty Bank, participants who complete a full comprehensive training program for small businesses are eligible for a $5,000 line of…