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Supporting Small Businesses: Virtual Conversation with Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz

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A panel discussion on relief programs available to businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic Specific focus on small businesses Free webinar About This panel discussion of federal, state, and local leaders will update employers and employees about relief programs available to businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a specific focus on small businesses. About…

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WBDC Equity Match Grant Information Sessions

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Information sessions on grants offered by the Women's Business Development Council Grants of up to $10,000 are available to qualifying businesses Free webinar About The Women's Business Development Council is offering grants of up to $10,000 for women-owned businesses in Connecticut that have a clearly defined project that will have a measurable effect on their…

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Understanding and Obtaining the SBA’s WOSB and EDWOSB Certifications

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Changes are coming to SBA programs for women-owned small businesses Find out about the change in the certification process Free webinar About The U.S. Small Business Administration is currently updating its Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program (and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program) to eliminate self-certification. This webinar looks at how the…

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CT Paid Leave: What You Need to Know

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Connecticut's Paid Family Leave program begins payroll withdrawals on Jan. 1, 2021 Learn more about the program, including eligibility and requirements Free webinar About Under Connecticut's new Paid Family Leave program, a 0.5 percent payroll deduction will go into effect at the start of 2021 to begin funding paid family and medical leave benefits in…

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December Lunch and Learn: Technology Solutions for the Safe Return to Work

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A look at the technology solutions that can assist with returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic A virtual "Lunch and Learn" event $20 general admission About A look at the technology solutions that can assist with a safe return to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual "Lunch and Learn" event is free for…

Understanding and Preventing Workplace Harassment

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Connecticut law requires most employers to provide training to prevent workplace harassment Learn about identifying and preventing harassment Open to Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce members only About Under new legislation in Connecticut, employers must train managers and supervisors on the topic of workplace harassment and any companies with three or more employees must train…

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Changing the Paradigm: Business Development

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A discussion of the challenges and adaptations that have taken place during the COVID-19 pandemic Presentations from experts in the plastics and prototype tool & die industries, as well as branding gurus $25 general admission About The second in a two-part series, this webinar looks at the challenges that have arisen during the COVID-19 pandemic…

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Marketing Fundamentals

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Assists entrepreneurs with no formal marketing experience Topics such as customer engagement, online presence, and marketing strategy Free webinar About For entrepreneurs launching a business, marketing your products and services can be a challenge. This free webinar is geared toward people with no experience in marketing and discusses topics such as customer engagement, defining key…

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OSBDU Offices: How to Find/Market and Network to Them

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An overview of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Networking with the right agencies within this division of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Free webinar About This webinar provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and how it supports small businesses. Learn…

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Financial Season: Planning for Tax Season With COVID Relief Funds

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Learn how PPP and other programs will affect your taxes A discussion of implications and any necessary actions Free webinar About The Paycheck Protection Program, enhanced unemployment benefits, and other federal relief programs set up in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will have implications come tax season. This free webinar provides an understanding of the…

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WBDC/SBA Q&A: PPP Loan Forgiveness

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Get the latest information on the Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness process Have your questions answered by business experts Free webinar About The Paycheck Protection Program provided a crucial lifeline for many businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, and business owners who took out one of these loans must now apply for forgiveness in order for it…

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Costing is a Science, Pricing is an Art: The Over-Engineered Quote

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A presentation by Paperless Parts and the Connecticut Tooling and Machining Association Using technology to refine your quoting process Free webinar About This presentation by Paperless Parts and the Connecticut Tooling and Machining Association explores how using technology and data in the quoting process can be a valuable resource for future business activities and help…

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