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The State of the Small Business 2021 Economic and Labor Market Outlook

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A look ahead to the future of the small business community The pace of recovery, jobs figures, and the future of remote work Free webinar About What lies ahead for the small business community after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic? This webinar explores how long it might take small businesses to return to pre-pandemic…

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How to Apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

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A preview of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which is expected to open imminently Restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses can apply for a grant pool of $28 billion Free webinar About As part of the American Rescue Plan, $28 billion in grants will be provided to restaurants, bars, caterers, food trucks, and other similar businesses.…

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What the Most Successful Businesses Are Doing in 2021 – Trends You’ll Want to Jump on Now

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How the COVID-19 pandemic drove new changes and innovations in 2020 Trends to look out for this year and beyond Free webinar About The COVID-19 pandemic forced small businesses to adapt and innovate to survive the challenges of 2020. In this new year, certain patterns will persist while emerging customer behavior will also drive new…

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WBDC/SBA Q&A: PPP and the American Rescue Plan Act

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The latest information on relief measures under the American Rescue Plan Questions answered by officials with the SBA and WBDC Free webinar About This webinar offers the latest updates on the relief options available under the American Rescue Plan. The event includes the most current information on the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, Shuttered Venue Grant Operators…

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Restaurant Revitalization Fund Webinars

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Restaurant Revitalization Fund begins registrations on April 30, opens to applications on May 3 Connecticut District Office of the SBA hosting several webinars on the fund in partnerships with other business organizations Learn about eligibility, allowable uses, and other information on the $28.6 billion grant program About Under the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, restaurants and other…

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Decontaminate Your Toxic Workplace Culture

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Guides you through changes to your workplace culture Create an atmosphere of trust, inclusion, and respect Free webinar About If you're feeling burnt out or are getting frustrated with your employees, it may be a sign that you need to change your workplace culture. This webinar takes you through how you can create an atmosphere…

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Myths and Facts About CT Paid Leave

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A conversation with the CEO of the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority How the program benefits employers and employees, and common misconceptions Free webinar About This conversation, hosted by the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority and Fairfield County Community Center, discusses how the program provides benefits for employers and employees. The discussion also looks to debunk certain…

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Good Cybersecurity is Good Business: How to Align With Business Needs and Invest in the Future

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Cybersecurity topics as they apply to manufacturing businesses Compliance requirements and best practices, how much to invest, and more Free event About This webinar covers a variety of cybersecurity topics as they apply to manufacturing businesses. Topics include the importance of cybersecurity, compliance requirements versus best practices, how much to invest, and what resources can…

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What Business Owners MUST Know About the Mental Health Outcomes from COVID

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A webinar offering insights on how mental health outcomes affect businesses Recognizing distress signs in an employee and initiating a conversation Free webinar About The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful for all workers, and the lingering mental health effects may become apparent in employee performance, morale, and relationships. This webinar offers insights into how mental…

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Navigating the Employee Leave Maze

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A half-day webinar looking at the various leave options open to Connecticut workers Credit-approved course Admission event About Unraveling all of the options open to employees for paid and unpaid leave can be confusing for employers. This half-day webinar takes a dive into the benefits offered under workers' compensation, the Family and Medical Leave Act,…

Identifying Small Business Risks and Reducing Them

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Identifying and mitigating potential risks to your business Session covers everything from basic threats to "Black Swan" events Free webinar About Preparing for worst-case scenarios is a prudent step when starting or managing a business, but many companies fail to conduct a formal risk assessment. Major crises can occur as a result of anything from…

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COVID-19 and OSHA Standards for Employers and Their Employees

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OSHA standards and other guidelines designed for workplace protections from COVID-19 Part of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce's Human Resource Council Workshop Series Free webinar About Part of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce's Human Resource Council Workshop Series, this session discuss what OSHA standards and other guidelines are in place to help employers…

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