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Fireside Chat with Katrina Adams and Fran Pastore

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A virtual conversation with the former president and CEO of the U.S. Tennis Association Lessons on leadership and career development 1 hour free webinar About the event WBDC CEO Fran Pastore sites down with Katrina Adams, former president and CEO of the U.S. Tennis Association, to discuss her career path as well as the leadership…

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Using Social Media Advertising to Connect With Your Target Market

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How social media advertising can help you build your business Tips for reaching your target markets Registration required by Aug. 23 About the event Social media networks like Facebook and Instagram give companies a valuable way of building and promoting their company. Learn more about how you can use these sites to identify target markets…

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Marketing Mondays: Using Social Media Advertising to Connect With Your Target Market

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Learn how advertising on social media can help you grow your business Social platforms can help you find customers and drive traffic to your website Free webinar About the event Social media advertising allows you to tap into a customer base numbering in the millions. This webinar presented by the Women's Business Development Council instructs…

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Real Estate Savvy Series

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Find out about real estate issues that affect business owners, including where to set up shop and how COVID-19 has affected commercial real estate Network with other small business owners Free webinar, two sessions About the event Choosing the right physical location for your business can be a tricky proposition, and the accelerated shift to…

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Let’s Talk: Business Entity Types

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Find out what kinds of business structures your company can take Learn the advantages and disadvantages of each Free webinar About the event Learn about the different options you have for your business structure, and find out about the advantages, disadvantages, and financial implications of each. The session also offers pointers on how you can…

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Marketing Mondays: How to Use Pinterest to Promote Your Business

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Learn how Pinterest can be an effective way to promote service-based industries Using pins and hashtags to drive customers to your website Free webinar About the event Pinterest isn't just a place to share photos of food and home design; it can also be an effective way for service-based businesses to reach millions of users.…

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WBDC Equity Match Grant Information Session

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Find out if you're eligible for the Women's Business Development Council Equity Match Grant Program Grants of up to $10,000 available for women- and/or minority-owned businesses Free webinar About the event The Women's Business Development Council offers an Equity Match Grant Program providing grants of up to $10,000 to qualifying women- and/or minority-owned businesses. Business…

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Financial Foundations: Business Loans From the Lender’s View

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Understanding what lenders look for when considering a business loan application Take the necessary actions to increase your chances of approval Free webinar About the event For many small businesses, getting a business loan is a crucial piece of starting or expanding a company. This webinar offers insight into what a lender considers when reviewing…

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WBDC Town Hall Conversation with Josh Geballe and Rep. Caroline Simmons

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Updates on Connecticut's COVID-19 responses as it relates to small businesses How a new online tool introduced by the state can assist your company Free webinar About the event In a virtual town hall event, Connecticut Chief Operating Officer Josh Geballe and State Rep. Caroline Simmons give updates on the state's COVID-19 response and how…

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Work For Yourself@50+

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About the event Making the move to a self-employed career can be daunting, especially among older Americans. This webinar helps you gain the support and knowledge necessary to work for yourself, covering topics such as the benefits and risks of self-employment, avoiding pitfalls and scams, and where to find useful resources and services. Participants will…

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Connecticut’s Paid Family Medical Leave Act and What It Means for Your Business

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A two-session roundtable discussion on Connecticut's new Paid Family Medical Leave Act, set to go into effect in January What the legislation means for your business, and how to register with the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Authority Free webinar About the event This January, Connecticut's new Paid Family Medical Leave Act will go into…

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WBDC Marketing Mondays: Incorporating Video Into Your Social Media Strategy

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Learn about the importance of using videos in your company's social media marketing Tips on how to create professional videos that can appeal to customers Free webinar About this event Social media marketing has become an increasingly important part of promoting a business, and videos are now commonplace on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.…

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