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WBDC Town Hall: Paid Leave Program – The Employee Perspective

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How employees can benefit from Connecticut's paid family and medical leave program set to debut next year Eligibility, qualifying events, and more Free webinar About Connecticut employers have begun making payroll deductions for a paid family and medical leave program whose benefits are set to become available next year. This event explains how employees can…

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PPP/CARES Update 2021

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A discussion on the new round of PPP, vaccine distribution, and more Information presented by a CPA and epidemiologist Free webinar About A discussion about the new Paycheck Protection Program, CARES Act, vaccine distribution, and more. About the presenters William C. Moore is a certified public accountant and a partner with BlumShapiro. Tom St. Louis…

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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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Waterbury Regional Chamber Legislative Summit

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Governor Ned Lamont is the keynote speaker at this event A look at the legislative and economic issues before Connecticut Free to Waterbury Regional Chamber members, admission for others About Governor Ned Lamont is the keynote speaker on this event, and will outline the legislative and economic matters Connecticut is facing this year. The event…

Let’s Talk: Unemployment and Work Sharing

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An overview of unemployment insurance and Connecticut's Work Sharing Program Helps business owners be effective in sustaining their company Free webinar About This webinar is designed to help business owners be effective in sustaining their company and its workforce, while also preparing them for any unemployment insurance changes that will be forthcoming under the Biden…

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COVID Vaccine – A Legal Update for Manufacturers

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Manufacturers are considered essential frontline employees eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine Communicating with employees on this topic, whether to mandate the vaccine, and more Free webinar About Under Connecticut's COVID-19 vaccination plan, manufacturing workers are considered essential frontline employees eligible to receive the vaccine under the current Phase 1b. This webinar offers guidance for manufacturing…

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Virtual: Regional Economic Outlook

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A look at the economic outlook for the central Connecticut region Input from state and private officials Admission event About This webinar looks at the regional economic outlook for central Connecticut. The event will cover how business owners managed the COVID-19 crisis as well as what is in store for the state this year. The…

WBDC/SBA Q&A: Applying for PPP

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Get the latest guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program and other COVID-19 relief Trusted business professionals provide answers to your questions Free webinar About Small businesses only have until March 31 to apply for forgivable loans under the Paycheck Protection Program. This webinar gives the latest information on PPP rules, COVID-19 relief, and more. About…

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WBDC Town Hall on Connecticut Reopening and American Rescue Plan Act

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Learn about the American Rescue Plan and Connecticut's reopening plan A conversation featuring Congressman Jim Himes and Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz Free webinar About This event features Congressman Jim Himes, who will go over the details of the recently passed American Rescue Plan and what it means for small businesses, and Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz,…

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Basics of Small Business Bankrupcty

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When bankruptcy may be a helpful step for small business owners An overview of how the process works, including consequences and recent legal changes Free webinar About As numerous small businesses facing difficulty with their finances during the COVID-19 pandemic, some business owners may consider bankruptcy as a necessary step. This webinar covers how the…

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

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Guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program and the American Rescue Plan Questions answered by WBDC and SBA representatives Free webinar About The Women's Business Development Center, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, regularly offers question-and-answer sessions on the Paycheck Protection Program. These sessions cover the latest guidance on the program, as well as…

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Caffeinate & Connect: Mental Health with Megan Gunnell, LMSW

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Improving your mental health and that of your teams Understanding mental health, identifying warning signs, and more Free webinar About This session provides information on how employers can support the mental health of their teams. Topics covered include understanding mental health, warning signs of mental health issues, what to do if you or a colleague…

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