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How to Be the Employer of Choice

Saint Clements Castle 1931 Portland/Cobalt Road, Portland, CT, United States

A half-day conference on how top Connecticut employers are attracting and retaining workers Includes a health and wellness fair, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities Admission required About In this half-day conference, attendees will learn more about what top employers in Connecticut are doing to attract and retain workers. The event will include a keynote speech…

How to Get an Investor to Chase You

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Learn more about strategies for drawing investors to your company What investors look for, finding the right one for your company, and more Free webinar About Generating investor interest in your business can give your business the financial boost it needs to grow and succeed. This webinar covers topics such as the different types of…

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Connecticut Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology Career Fair

People's United Center 305 Sherman Ave., Hamden, United States

An opportunity for employers to connect with job seekers Designed to appeal to high school students and recent college graduates Free event About This event allows manufacturing, engineering, and technology employers to seek job candidates, and provides a way for job seekers to connect with these employers. The fair is designed to provide high school…

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Welcome to WBDC Orientation

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An introduction to the Women’s Business Development Council Covers the resources available to small business owners and entrepreneurs Free webinar About This event serves as an introduction to the Women’s Business Development Council, covering the resources available to entrepreneurs and small business owners. The session covers options for those looking to start or expand a…

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Legal Considerations of Friends & Family Financing

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How to rely on friends and family for business funding without creating legal or personal complications Proper investment types, federal and state securities laws, and more Free webinar About Friends and family are a common, and valuable, source of financial support when starting a business. However, you risk creating legal complications and ruining personal relationships…

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Leverage Government Contracting Resource Fair

Floyd Little Athletic Center 480 Sherman Parkway, New Haven, CT, United States

Showcases opportunities available for small businesses to contract with the federal government Connect with companies, organizations, and others who subcontract products or services Free event About The federal government bills itself as the world's largest single buyer of goods and services. This event features Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the Small Business Administration, Connecticut state agencies, and…

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M&A: Growth Through Acquisition

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How manufacturers can grow more quickly through acquisition Issues involved in merging companies, including integrating businesses and leveraging capabilities Free for ManufactureCT members About Manufacturers have the opportunity to grow more quickly through an acquisition, but the process can also be a complicated one. This panel discussion explores issues such as the cultural fit between…

WBDC & Liberty Bank Academy for Small Business

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A 10-session training course for existing small business owners Qualifying business owners can qualify for a $5,000 line of credit Free course About This 10-session course from the Women's Business Development Council and Liberty Bank is designed as a comprehensive training program for existing small businesses in Connecticut. Qualifying small business owners who complete the…

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Is Regulation Crowdfunding Right For Your Business?

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How regulation crowdfunding can help you acquire funds for your company The different types of crowdfunding available, choosing and managing your funding portal, and more Free webinar About This webinar explores the issue of regulation crowdfunding as a source of funding for your company. Topics covered include the different types of available crowdfunding, their advantages…

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How to Buy a Commercial Building

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Buying a commercial building can free your business from landlords and leases The terms, appraisal, and other factors of a commercial purchase differ considerably from a residential purchase Free webinar About Just as renters often seek to buy their own home to free themselves from a landlord, business owners may yearn to buy their own…

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The 5 Cs of Credit: CBIA Leadership Essentials Series

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The conditions and factors affecting your ability to acquire credit How your credit score is determined, how marketplace conditions impact financing, and more Free for CBIA members, admission for others About This webinar explores the factors and condition affecting your ability to acquire credit. Topics covered include how your credit score is determined, how marketplace…

Empower Virtual Networking

Zoom

Networking meetings, seminars, and other events Connect with business professionals and learn new entrepreneurial techniques A free weekly event About the event A digital way to connect with professionals and learn new business techniques. Networking socials, seminars, and other events occur each Friday night. Register in advance to receive a Zoom link.

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