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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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Understanding and Preventing Workplace Harassment

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Training to help companies meet Connecticut requirements on workplace harassment Understanding and preventing harassment Open to Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce members only About Under Connecticut's strengthened workplace harassment laws, companies with three or more employees are mandated to provide training on this subject. This seminar allows businesses to meet the new requirement by providing…

$25

Subcontractor Expectations in Federal Contractors

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Guidance on managing risk and finding success as a subcontractor on a federal prime contract Important elements and risk areas of a contract Free webinar About This webinar covers the most important elements involved in a federal prime contract as well as key risk areas, with topics like the proposal phase, negotiations and flow-downs, compliance…

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GPS: A Guide to Plan for Success

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A 10-week course to assist aspiring business owners Each course focuses on a crucial topic Participants develop a business plan and pitch their idea to business professionals About This 10-session course is designed to develop a comprehensive foundation of business skills. Each class focuses on one critical element of establishing a company, with topics such…

$199

Marketing Your Business With E-mail

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Extensive guidance on using e-mail to market your business Subject lines, dos and don'ts, finding contacts, and more Free webinar About A webinar offering extensive guidance on using e-mail to market your business. Topics covered include acquiring e-mail contacts, coming up with subject lines, using LinkedIn for B2B marketing, the dos and don'ts of e-mail…

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Let’s Talk: Effective Delegation

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Tips for effectively delegating tasks and communicating with team members Tools to improve teamwork among your staff Free webinar About One aspect of successfully managing a business is delegating tasks to team members and effectively communicating your expectations. This webinar covers strategies for engaging your staff as well as tools to help encourage cooperation and…

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WBDC Town Hall: Paid Leave Program – The Employee Perspective

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How employees can benefit from Connecticut's paid family and medical leave program set to debut next year Eligibility, qualifying events, and more Free webinar About Connecticut employers have begun making payroll deductions for a paid family and medical leave program whose benefits are set to become available next year. This event explains how employees can…

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How Landlord-Tenant Relations Will Change After COVID

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COVID-19 pandemic has created both challenges and opportunities in commercial real estate Advice for tenants pursuing commercial space in the future Free webinar About The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the commercial real estate market, and this could be either beneficial or detrimental for business owners and entrepreneurs. Some people might find that the time is…

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PPP/CARES Update 2021

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A discussion on the new round of PPP, vaccine distribution, and more Information presented by a CPA and epidemiologist Free webinar About A discussion about the new Paycheck Protection Program, CARES Act, vaccine distribution, and more. About the presenters William C. Moore is a certified public accountant and a partner with BlumShapiro. Tom St. Louis…

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Data Privacy – Why it Should be a Top Priority for Your Small to Medium-Sized Business

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With digital services nearly ubiquitous in the business world, data privacy has become a more pressing concern Learn how data privacy regulations affect small and medium-sized businesses and how business owners can comply with them Free webinar About As digital services become increasingly commonplace across the business world, small and medium-sized business owners can't afford…

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A Forum for Women-Owned Businesses

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Offers up-to-date information on COVID-19 relief and other resources available to women-owned businesses Several business representatives covers topics such as PPP and WBDC grants Free webinar About This forum offers up-to-date information on COVID-19 relief and other resources available to women-owned businesses. Topics include the Paycheck Protection Program, one-on-one counseling opportunities, and recently launched opportunities…

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