Guidance on the use of stabilization funds through the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood A session for small or mid-sized child care centers Free webinar About A webinar directed at small or mid-sized child care centers with five to 50 employees, this session offers guidance on how to use relief funds from the Connecticut Office…
A festival featuring products from creative individuals in northeastern Connecticut Invention convention, manufacturers row, and more Admission event About Creative individuals from across northeastern Connecticut will showcase their products and make them available for sale. The festival will include demonstrations, classes, and other events throughout the day, including a "shark tank" competition, children's business fair,…
Highlights two finalists in the Connecticut Technology Council's Women of Innovation awards Panelists share insights on building a business and creating innovative opportunities for women Free webinar About This webinar highlights two finalists in the Entrepreneurial Innovation & Leadership category of the Connecticut Technology Council's Women of Innovation honors. Gunjan Bhardwaj is the founder and…
A two-part course on improving your personal financial management Topics include your relationship with money, credit score, and debt and risk management Free webinar About This two-part course, taking place on Sept. 21 and Sept. 23, explores how you can improve your personal financial management. The first course examines how your thinking about money influences…
Expo highlighting the amenities of the greater Bridgeport region Includes panel discussions and workshops Admission event About Showcasing the greater Bridgeport region, this event offers a venue for business and community leaders to come together to highlight the commercial, cultural, and educational amenities of the area. The expo offers opportunities for networking, panel discussions, and…
Innovative tech solutions have long been encouraged to assist with national security Opportunities within the Department of Homeland Security Free webinar About Since 2004, the Department of Homeland Security's Science & Technology SBIR program has encouraged small tech companies to bring innovative national security solutions to the federal government. This webinar covers opportunities within the…
Successful management after receiving an SBIR/STTR award Good business practices, reporting requirements, and more Free webinar About Winning a contract through the federal government's SBIR/STTR program is a major accomplishment, but the work doesn't stop there. This webinar covers how you can successfully manage the award after it is disbursed, including good business practices, time…
Creating a basic business plan with just three pages of text and three spreadsheets How a simplified version can help you create a more comprehensive business plan Free webinar About The thought of writing a business plan gives plenty of entrepreneurs a headache, but creating a simplified version can be a good first step toward…
Lacking a partnership agreement, or having an inadequate one, can create serious problems in a business Learn what topics should be addressed in any legal agreement Free webinar About Having a partner or partners can help ease the process of financing and managing a business, but it can also lead to serious discord if disagreements…
What ransomware is, how it can affect you, and how to protect your business A session addressing the issue from a management perspective Free for CBIA members, admission for others About Ransomware is a growing threat for businesses, with potentially devastating effects on a company's reputation and finances. This webinar covers what ransomware is, how…
E-commerce and the COVID-19 pandemic have driven the retail industry to adopt innovative new business strategies How retailers can offer more flexible payment options and fulfillment services Free webinar About The ongoing growth of e-commerce and the major disruptions wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic have forced retailers to shake up how they do business. This…
Recreational marijuana use and possession became legal in Connecticut starting July 1 How the new law affects employer policies and rights Free for CBIA members, admission for others About Pursuant to legislation passed earlier this year, recreational marijuana use and possession became legal in Connecticut starting on July 1. Employers may be uncertain how the…
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