Strategies for attracting the best talent as businesses struggle with finding qualified job candidates Writing a good job posting, asking the right interview questions, and more Free event About Businesses have been facing greater challenges in attracting new employees for open positions, and companies with a solid recruitment strategy will have a competitive advantage in…
A discussion of economic issues in Connecticut, including the future of energy in the state and rebuilding Main Streets The results of the 2021 Survey of Connecticut Businesses will be released Admission event About Marking the return of CBIA's in-person event, this gathering will include critical discussions on the state and future of Connecticut's economy.…
Question and answer sessions with Women's Business Development Council and Small Business Administration officials Information on PPP forgiveness, federal COVID-19 relief programs, and more Free webinar About The Women's Business Development Center and Connecticut District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration regularly hold question and answer sessions on current issues affecting small business owners.…
An overview of the QuickBooks Online program Learn the basics of the software and whether it fits your company's needs Free webinar About This webinar offers an overview of QuickBooks Online, including the basic features and functionality of the program. The session will help you determine if QuickBooks is the best solution for your company,…
A look at the current state and outlook of the manufacturing industry in Connecticut An in-person breakfast event Admission required About In this in-person breakfast event, Connecticut Chief Manufacturing Officer Colin Cooper discusses the state of manufacturing in Connecticut and the outlook for the industry. Admission is $25 for members of the Central Connecticut Chambers…
Knowing your audience and writing a concise, effective proposal Third in a three-part series Free webinar About The last in a three-part series, this webinar covers how you can provide a clear approach and solution to your customer's need. Learn how to assess your audience and write an effective, concise proposal. About the presenter Ishrat…
A nine-part course for the guided development of a business plan Registration required by Sept. 30 Fee required About This nine-part course, running from Oct. 5 to Dec. 7, offers an interactive way for entrepreneurs to develop a business plan using expert guidance. Each session focuses on a crucial aspect of building a business, and…
An overview of changes to the Economic Disaster Injury Loan program Requirements to qualify for an EIDL loan and how it can help your company Free webinar About The U.S. Small Business Administration's Economic Injury Disaster Loan program has gone through some major updates, providing higher loan caps, more flexible uses for funding, 24-month automatic…
An overview of the Google My Business Platform Improving the first impression your business offers to potential customers Free webinar About Google My Business is a free, customizable business profile that can help companies improve their first impression with potential customers who arrive through the ubiquitous search engine. This webinar gives an overview of the…
An overview of near-term workforce development in Connecticut Learn how to connect with skilled employees Free to CBIA members and CONNSTEP clients, admission for others About Many companies have been struggling to find skilled workers to fill job openings at their business. This interactive webinar gives an overview of Connecticut's near-term workforce development programs that…
Tips on successfully onboarding a new employee State and federal requirements, employee contracts and policies, and more Free webinar About Overseeing human resources on your own can be a challenge. This webinar helps you learn the best practices for successfully onboarding a new employee, covering topics such as state and federal requirements, employee contracts and…
Learn the basics of small business cybersecurity Identifying vulnerabilities, protecting assets, detecting attacks, and more Free webinar About In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, this webinar is designed to help small businesses learn the basics of the five-step Data Assured cybersecurity program. These include identifying vulnerabilities, protect their assets, detect attacks, and respond to and…
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