An event showcasing the "makers" of eastern Connecticut Showcase your goods, shop for gifts, and attend holiday-themed workshops Free to attend, booth fees apply About This event showcases the creative works of "makers" in eastern Connecticut, from artists and crafters to farmers and bakers. People can rent a booth for $25 a day, browse local…
A look at Connecticut's new wage range disclosure law New employer obligations and how to ensure that you're compliant Free webinar About Under legislation that passed earlier this year and went into effect on Oct. 1, Connecticut employers must disclose wage ranges for open positions to job applicants and current employees. This webinar helps employers…
An interactive presentation on how credit scores are calculated Tips for improving your credit score Free webinar About Improving your credit score can be beneficial for your business as well as your personal finances, but you may not know what goes into determining this critical measure. This webinar gives an interactive presentation on how credit…
How small business owners can use data analytics to their advantage Setting up efficient data systems, key measures, and more Free webinar About Small business owners often don't take the time to track key analytics, even when this data can help them to streamline their operations and improve their profits. This webinar covers what data…
A roundtable discussion featuring manufacturing and industry leaders A participant-led discussion Admission required About The Connecticut Tooling and Machining Association holds a roundtable discussion featuring Connecticut Chief Manufacturing Officer Colin Cooper and Chris DiPentima, president and CEO of the Connecticut Business & Industry Association. The discussion is participant-led, and may focus on the challenges and…
A series of webinars from the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority Information for both employers and employees about the state's upcoming family and medical leave program Free webinars About The implementation of Connecticut's paid family and medical leave is fast approaching. Employees can begin filing applications for paid leave, and benefits will become available on Jan.…
Navigating the complicated issues around intellectual property Steps to protect your work, deriving value from intellectual property after its creation, mistakes to avoid, and more Free webinar About Intellectual property is an important but complicated part of running a small business. You might lose control of your creations if you don't take the proper steps…
How a new cybersecurity law in Connecticut might affect your company Potential threats, safeguards, legal protections, and more Free webinar About This webinar covers how a new cybersecurity law passed in Connecticut earlier this year might affect your business - especially if you collect personal or sensitive information. Topics covered include potential cybersecurity threats to…
An overview of the SBIR/STTR programs Tips on how to craft a strong proposal, how the programs can boost contracting opportunities, and more Free webinar About In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, this event offers insights into how innovative small businesses can use the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs to…
An introduction to entrepreneurship Understanding whether running a business is right for you, and what you need to get started Free webinars About This webinar serves as an introduction to entrepreneurship, helping people to understand the process of starting a business. Attendees will be able to gauge whether entrepreneurship is right for them and learn…
How businesses can avoid the "Great Resignation" and compete for new talent Tips on improving employee engagement, reducing turnover, and more Free webinar About Businesses are more likely to encounter labor challenges as of late, with a scarce pool of qualified job applicants and an increasing number of employees departing for other opportunities. This panel…
How franchising can offer a path to business ownership Assessing a franchise opportunity, preparing to purchase, and more Free webinar About Franchising is one option for owning a business, and the options for doing so extend beyond fast food and retail. This webinar covers what qualities are present in a good franchise system, what preparations…
Connecting Connecticut businesses with resources and like-minded entrepreneurs.
