An overview of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's SBIR program Information on topics of interest, the review process, and preparing a competitive application Free webinar About A webinar covering the details of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's SBIR program. The session will discuss topics of interest, the review process, and tips for preparing a competitive…
An SBA webinar on assistance available to small businesses Covers national resources as well as those unique to the New England region Free webinar About To assist small businesses in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Small Business Administration has launched a webinar series to connect business owners - especially those who have been…
A two-hour session on sexual harassment and how to prevent it in the workplace Meets Connecticut requirements on sexual harassment prevention training Admission event About Connecticut has implemented new laws on sexual harassment training, and most companies are required to provide this training to their employees. Topics covered in this session include the definition of…
Intellectual property protections help safeguard your business assets and let you maintain a competitive advantage Learn about patents, trademarks, copyrights, and more Free webinar About Numerous aspects of running a business, from your business name to the products and services you offer, are considered intellectual property. These are guarded by protections such as patents, trademarks,…
Updates on the initiatives in the American Rescue Plan as well as Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness Officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration and Women's Business Development Council answer questions Free webinar About The U.S. Small Business Administration and Women's Business Development Council regularly host question-and-answer sessions to field queries on the American Rescue Plan…
A four-part series on protecting intellectual property Patents, trademarks, and resources available through the USPTO Free webinars About After investing time and effort in a business idea, you'll want to ensure that it remains your own intellectual property. This four-part series features specialists from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on what resources are available…
An overview of the complex topics involved in establishing a vaccine mandate at your workplace State and federal laws, privacy issues, exemptions, and more Free webinar About With increasing infections caused by the Delta variant of COVID-19, businesses are revisiting the issue of whether or not to issue vaccine mandates. This webinar covers the variety…
Congressman representing much of eastern Connecticut meets to discuss issues in D.C. Topics will include COVID-19 recovery, infrastructure, American Rescue Plan initiatives, and more Admission event About Rep. Joe Courtney, whose district covers much of eastern Connecticut, attends a virtual luncheon with the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce to discuss issues affecting the region's down-country…
An overview of the benefits and disadvantages of the six types of business structures Tradeoffs you might have to make, considerations in changing your business structure, and more Free webinar About When starting a company, the business structure is a crucial consideration. This webinar explores the six different kinds of business structure to choose from,…
Gig economy arrangements have blurred the divide between employees and independent contractors Learn how to define your workforce and avoid costly misclassification errors Free webinar About The growth of the gig economy has blurred the divide between employees and independent contractors, raising thorny issues on subjects such as workers' rights, compensation, and taxation. This webinar…
The process involved in onboarding new employees Tips for companies that are making their first hires or looking to improve their practices Free bilingual webinar About Hiring an employee is more than just giving them a key to your business and putting them on the schedule. This webinar covers all the steps involved in successfully…
An overview of the business opportunities that will become available as Connecticut legalizes the sale and distribution of recreational cannabis Updates from the state regulatory commission, lawyers, and more Admission event About With the legalization of recreational cannabis in Connecticut, numerous business opportunities in cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensaries will open up when regulated sales begin.…
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