The ninth annual CEO Speakers Series of the Young Professionals of Waterbury Region A presentation from Maria Sanchez, founder and owner of Sweet Maria's Free to Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce members, admission for non-members About The Young Professionals of Waterbury Region present their ninth annual CEO Speaker Series, with a focus on entrepreneurs. The…
Leadership skills are critical for the success of any small business Find out what it takes to build and sustain a venture, and attract investor attention Free webinar About No matter what kind of small business you are and what kind of financing you're using, your company's success depends on leadership. If you don't have…
A series of workshops directed at women entrepreneurs Programs to empower women entrepreneurs through advocacy, outreach, education and support Free webinars About In recognition of Women's History Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration is holding a series of webinars designed to empower women entrepreneurs through advocacy, outreach, education and support. Each session covers training and…
The latest information on PPP loan applications and COVID-19 relief Trusted professionals answer questions on the program Free webinar About This session offers the latest updates on the new COVID-19 relief package as well as the Paycheck Protection Program. Join to have your questions answered by trusted WBDC and SBA professionals. About the presenters Catherine…
Opportunities in the National Science Foundation's SBIR program Helps startups and small businesses transform their ideas into marketable products and services Free webinar About This webinar serves as an introduction to the National Science Foundation's SBIR program, which provides an opportunity for startups and small businesses to transform their ideas into marketable products and services.…
A workshop offering tips on improving your day-to-day efficiency Identify the tasks that take up the most time each day and develop strategies to get those hours back Free webinar About It's a problem countless entrepreneurs have encountered: so much to do, and so little time. If you feel like there aren't enough hours in…
Strategies for winning business-to-government contracts Finding opportunities, discovering the right projects, and more Free webinar About This session explores how you can position your company for business-to-government contracts. Topics covered will include searching for opportunities, strategies for pursuing the right projects, and best practices for the process of contract success. About the presenters Kathryn Hebert…
For woman-owned small business or investors Provides more information on SBIR/STTR programs Free webinar About An informal gathering for women-owned small businesses or investors to learn more about Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The webinar includes advice from expert guest speakers Sydney Lienemann and Brittany Sickler on acquiring…
Experts discuss how they helped start-ups access some of the $3.5 billion in annual Small Business Innovation Research Learn about the SBA funding support Provides perspectives on leveraging SBIR/STTR through state matching funds About Tech transfer leaders discuss how they helped start-ups access some of the $3.5 billion in annual Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business…
How to improve the odds of making your vision a reality Questions to ask yourself, developing a mission, and more Free webinar About Once you have a vision for your company, you'll need to take the steps necessary to bring it to life. This webinar shows how you can improve your odds by 50 to…
Deciding whether to boost your capital or ramp up your sales Learn the pros and cons of each approach Free webinar About Raising capital by seeking investors or loans is an important part of starting a company, but entrepreneurs should also be prepared to ramp up their sales strategy as well to boost revenues. How…
Find out about the opportunities available to women entrepreneurs from SBA Resource Partners An interactive session with a question and answer period Free webinar About Find out more about the business counseling and training opportunities available from SBA Resource Partners. This interactive session covers how women business advisors help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of starting…
NSF seeks applications that address research topics ranging from engineering to education Provides critical, early-stage research and development funding Free webinar About The National Science Foundation's Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program provides critical, early-stage research and development funding in the form of grants for a wide range of innovations…
An overview of the SBA's new Ascent platform for women entrepreneurs Learn how this digital learning tool can assist your business Free webinar About As part of its efforts to expand resources available to women entrepreneurs, the U.S. Small Business Administration recently introduced Ascent, a digital platform providing education and resources. This brief webinar gives…
Provides information on both traditional and alternative financing options for startups A CEDF partner event Free webinar About A look at the traditional and alternative financing options open to entrepreneurs, including angel investors, venture capitalists, government funding programs, and crowdfunding. This webinar helps ease the process of connecting startups with financing, allowing them to spend…
A five-week course exploring the fundamentals of starting or growing a business Attend all five courses or any individual sessions Free webinar About This five-week course looks at the fundamentals involved in starting or growing a business. While it is recommended that you attend all sessions, participants can also attend each session individually. Topics include:…
Inadequate access to technology is often a major concern for minority-owned businesses in the Hartford area Discover resources available to overcome this problem Free webinar About For many minority-owned businesses in the greater Hartford area, inadequate technology access is a major concern. This event discusses how the problem relates to other challenges facing communities of…
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