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Efficient Business: Serving Customers and Saving Energy

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How improving your HVAC can save you money and energy while serving your customers Incentives, financing, and more for upgrading your HVAC system Free webinar About Improving the heating and cooling system at your business will not only save you money on your utilities, it will also improve the safety and comfort of your customers.…

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CCAT: Tour Your Advanced Manufacturing Center

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A virtual tour of CCAT's Advanced Manufacturing Center Learn more about the innovative technologies available at this center Free webinar About This 45-minute virtual tour takes a look at CCAT's Advanced Manufacturing Center in East Hartford. Attendees learn more about what's available at the center, including additive manufacturing, precision machining, and metrology and inspection. The…

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COVID Vaccine – A Legal Update for Manufacturers

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Manufacturers are considered essential frontline employees eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine Communicating with employees on this topic, whether to mandate the vaccine, and more Free webinar About Under Connecticut's COVID-19 vaccination plan, manufacturing workers are considered essential frontline employees eligible to receive the vaccine under the current Phase 1b. This webinar offers guidance for manufacturing…

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Expand to New Markets with Small Business International Shipping

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Expanding to an international market can greatly increase your sales, but can also be a difficult process to navigate Learn about international services, customs, duties and taxes, and more Free webinar About Small business owners often limit their sales efforts to local or regional markets, but e-commerce opens up the possibility for shipping their products…

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SBA Black History Month Online Panel

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An online panel discussion geared to Black entrepreneurs in recognition of Black History Month Advice on how to tap SBA resources that can assist with business recovery Free webinar About The U.S. Small Business Administration hosts an online panel discussion to help Black entrepreneurs access SBA programs and resources that can assist with business recovery.…

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WBDC/SBA Q&A: Applying for PPP

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Get the latest guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program Business professionals answer your questions Free webinar About Businesses can apply for new forgivable loans under the Paycheck Protection Program through March 31. This webinar offers tips on the latest guidance, with professionals from the Women's Business Development Council and U.S. Small Business Administration on hand…

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New Haven Food Entrepreneur Showcase

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A showcase of the resources available to entrepreneurs in the food service industry Includes a sampling and feedback session on prototypes from the Connecticut Food Launchpad program Free, with optional purchase of at-home samplers About Attendees can learn about the resources available to entrepreneurs who want to start a business in the food service industry…

Financial Foundations: PPP Forgiveness

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Covers topics related to the forgiveness of PPP loans Learn more about eligibility, program changes, and necessary documentation Free webinar About Whether you've previously received a Paycheck Protection Program loan or are applying for one under the new round of funding, you'll want to understand the rules for forgiveness so you're not left with an…

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COVID-19 Vaccinations: Next Steps for Employers

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A Q&A session for Connecticut employers about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout Employer responsibilities, mandates, and other issues Free for CBIA and CONNSTEP members, admission for others About This interactive webinar is designed to address employer questions on COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Connecticut, including employer responsibilities, whether an employer can mandate that employees be vaccinated, and…

YPOWR Entrepreneur Series: The Sweet Life of Maria Sanchez

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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…

Managing Your Business Finances with QuickBooks

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How to use QuickBook to set up a business Explains the Chart of Accounts and its critical importance in the correct use of QuickBooks Free webinar About Anyone who has started a business has bills to pay, customer sales to track, and taxes to file. This webinar explains how QuickBooks can assist with the process,…

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“Government Friendly” Capability Statement

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How to create a "government friendly" capability statement For companies soliciting their work or responding to bid opportunities Free webinar About This webinar covers offers guidance on crafting capability statement when soliciting your company to government agencies and prime contractors or responding to bid opportunities. The session covers key areas needed to take a "government…

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