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…
Funding opportunities available on a variety of research areas through the Department of Energy Learn about these opportunities and how to submit an application Free webinar About The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs at the U.S. Department of Energy include 60 technical topics and 250 subtopics, with research…
A regular tour offered by CCAT Learn about a variety of advanced technologies Free event About The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology offers regular tours of its Advanced Manufacturing Center, giving visitors a look at its additive manufacturing, advanced design, automation, and metrology technologies. The in-person tour, with COVID-19 precautions, is designed to offer a…
A look at Siemens' support for model-based definition software Includes a demonstration of the software and how it can be applied to the maritime supply chain Free webinar About This webinar discusses Siemens’ support for model-based definition software with JT2Go and NX, including how this approach has been successful for companies. The event will include…
Qualifying small businesses can receive $15,000 grants under two SBA programs Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply Free webinar About Businesses in low-income communities with fewer than 300 employees and significant revenue losses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic can qualify for $15,000 grants under the U.S. Small Business Administration's Targeted Economic Injury…
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,…
An update on the Department of Defense's new cybersecurity certification process A guide on how suppliers can become certified Free webinar About The Department of Defense has implemented a change from NIST 800-171 to a new CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification). This webinar covers the rationale for this change and what suppliers need to prepare…
Learn about financing options and how to develop a plan to fund your startup Applying for a loan, crowdfunding, and more Free webinar About This webinar aims to make entrepreneurs more aware of the financing options available to them and what course of action they should take to fund their business. Topics covered include applying…
Get a sense of the small business lending process from the lender's perspective An overview of lending principles and policies business owners should be aware of Free webinar About To improve your chances of getting a small business loan, it's helpful to understand the process from the lender's perspective. This event covers these lending principles…
How non-contact inspection can help manufacturers speed up production and ease inspection bottlenecks For quality inspectors, quality managers, supervisors, and business owners Free event About This in-person training, led by CCAT principal engineer Nasir Mannan, helps manufacturers learn how to speed up their production, ease inspection bottlenecks, and use non-contact technologies to reduce errors. The…
Tips on how to develop a branding strategy For any small business owner, but presented in partnership with an arts nonprofit Free webinar About Offered in partnership with the Connecticut Dance Alliance, this webinar looks at the importance of branding to small business marketing strategy. Attendees will learn how to develop a brand strategy that…
Evaluating and improving your business idea A regular offering from the WBDC Free webinar About A regular event hosted by the Women's Business Development Council, this session helps entrepreneurs evaluate their business idea to see if it is feasible. The event also helps entrepreneurs to modify their ideas to be successful.
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