Coping with the tight labor market many businesses are experiencing Choosing the right candidates, extending an attractive offer, and more Free webinar About Even as the United States remains millions of jobs below its pre-pandemic levels, employers are struggling to fill open positions. This webinar explores how businesses can cope with a tight labor market…
The process involved in onboarding new employees Tips for companies that are making their first hires or looking to improve their practices Free bilingual webinar About Hiring an employee is more than just giving them a key to your business and putting them on the schedule. This webinar covers all the steps involved in successfully…
Part of a member-hosted webinar series on gas distribution systems Discussion on hose source applications and factors influencing hose selection Free webinar About Part of an ongoing member-hosted webinar series on gas distribution systems, this session covers applications used from the hose source. It also discusses materials, pressure rating, and other factors that influence hose…
Best hiring practices and strategies to improve your manufacturing talent Part of a monthly webinar series on topics of interest to Connecticut manufacturers Free webinars About Occurring on the first Thursday of the month, the Connecticut Manufacturers Webinar Series addresses topics of interest to local manufacturers. September's session focuses on ways manufacturers can improve their…
The GSA's SAM.gov website was modernized earlier this year Updating or renewing your SAM.gov registration and updating your SBA profile Free webinar About Earlier this year, the General Services Administration modernized its SAM.gov website, the system companies use to do business with the federal government. This webinar is geared to businesses that are already registered…
A six-part series helping entrepreneurs develop a plan for launching their business Virtual courses supported by a peer-to-peer environment, online tools, and decision worksheets Admission fee required About A six-part series for entrepreneurs in the pre-venture stage, the Business Concept Clinic from the Women's Business Development Council begins on Sept. 7 covers the basic fundamentals…
An overview of the business opportunities that will become available as Connecticut legalizes the sale and distribution of recreational cannabis Updates from the state regulatory commission, lawyers, and more Admission event About With the legalization of recreational cannabis in Connecticut, numerous business opportunities in cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensaries will open up when regulated sales begin.…
Two days of workshops on improving your chances of receiving funds through the SBIR/STTR programs Registrations, eligibility, agency overview, and more In-person events About Over the course of two workshop sessions on Sept. 8 and 9, CTNext and the BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting will cover how businesses can improve their chances of receiving funds…
Evaluating your business idea to see if it is feasible or needs to be improved A regular course from the WBDC Free webinar About A regular offering from the Women's Business Development Center, this program helps aspiring entrepreneurs evaluate their business ideas. The session covers how to assess an idea to see if it is…
Digital technologies are becoming more common in manufacturing, but manufacturers often fail to capture useful data How to leverage data for continuous improvement Free webinar About Manufacturers investing in digital technologies into their processes often fail to capture the data that can help them improve efficiency. This webinar covers how manufacturers can leverage data to…
Supervisors play a key role in a company, but may need additional assistance to become true managers Assessing strengths and weaknesses, developing a growth mindset, and more Free webinar About When building your business, key employees can help supervise your progress to ensure that essential tasks are being executed properly. But it takes additional leadership…
A monthly Q&A session on topics of interest to women entrepreneurs Updates on federal COVID-19 programs, PPP loan forgiveness, and women-owned small business certification Free webinar About Each month, representatives from the Women's Business Development Center and U.S. Small Business Administration hold a question and answer session on topics of current interest to women entrepreneurs.…
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