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How to Find and Get a Small Business Grant

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Grants can be extremely helpful to businesses, but you need to know where to find them and what's required to win one Tips on tracking down grants, increasing your chances of successfully applying, and more Free webinar About Grants are a boon for small businesses, since they provide money that doesn't need to be repaid,…

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WBDC Group Support Sessions

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An informal question-and-answer session with business advisors and professionals Learn more about the new stimulus bill and other pandemic-related issues Free webinar About These informal sessions offer guidance from Women's Business Development Center business advisors as well as other professionals on issues related to COVID-19, such as applying for federal funds or receiving unemployment compensation.…

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CBIA/Greater New Britain Chamber Town Hall Meeting

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Business owners and leaders are invited to share concerns and legislative with Connecticut lawmakers A state senator and two state representatives will be in attendance Free to CBIA and Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce members About This collaborative event between the Connecticut Business & Industry Association and the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce…

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Navigating the PPP Loan Forgiveness Process

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Deciphering the more confusing aspects of applying for forgiveness for a loan taken out under the Paycheck Protection Program Eligible expenses, calculating payroll costs, and more Free webinar About If you took out a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program, you may be discouraged by the shifting rules or worried that you might have to…

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Financial Foundations: Focusing Your Financial 2021

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Prepare your financials for 2021 Learn how to set goals, identify opportunities, and prepare for challenges Free webinar About 2020 was a rocky time for many business owners, but entrepreneurs can still be optimistic that 2021 will be one of their best years yet. This session helps you establish your financials for the year, using…

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SBIR/STTR Cost Proposal and Government Accounting Workshop

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A full day workshop focusing on SBIR/STTR cost proposals Useful information for anyone applying for or receiving a government grant Free webinar About A full day workshop that deciphers the complex process of SBIR/STTR cost proposals. The event covers topics such as developing an indirect rate, what to expect with government audits, keeping adequate records,…

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WBDC/Stamford Health Town Hall: COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

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A discussion on Connecticut's COVID-19 vaccine distribution strategy How the distribution of vaccines will impact the state's health and economic recovery Free webinar About Find out more about how Connecticut is distributing the COVID-19 vaccines it is receiving from the federal government and what impact it will have on the state's health and economic recovery.…

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Work For Yourself @50+

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A webinar on how women can succeed in business when starting later in life Jointly presented by the WBDC and AARP Free webinar About A joint presentation of the Women's Business Development Council and the AARP, this webinar shows how women can still succeed in business even if they start later in life. The event…

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Hands On Marketing

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A seven-session course to strengthen business owners' marketing strategies Includes individual evaluations of marketing plans by industry experts Participants must meet certain pre-requisites About Designed for small business owners who manage their own marketing, this seven-part course is based on the book Marketing Made Simple by Donald Miller and Dr. J.J. Peterson. Each session offers a step-by-step…

$199

CBIA Economic Summit + Outlook 2021

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An exploration of how innovation will drive the rebuilding of Connecticut's economy after COVID-19 A slate of business leaders and state legislators is scheduled to speak $25 general admission About the event COVID-19 created long-term changes and opportunities for innovation, and this summit explores how the shift will drive the rebuilding of Connecticut's economy. Several…

Economic Summit + Outlook 2021

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A look at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the state economy and capitalizing on opportunities moving forward Governor Ned Lamont outlines his 2021 legislative agenda, with several other officials joining the discussion Free for members of several organizations, admission for others About A panel discussion on what COVID-19 meant for Connecticut's economy and…

Marketing Mondays: Branding, Logos, and Taglines

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An interactive session offering advice on how to develop a unique and successful brand Further information on how logos are a distinct entity and how taglines can improve your communication with customers Free webinar About Small business owners often struggle to create a brand that effectively tells their company's story. This interactive webinar offers tips…

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