2019 SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
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GNACC is partnering up with our GNACC Members the week of April May 5th - May 11th to provide education and resources to our Local Small Business Owners and Representatives. Most classes are FREE (unless noted) and open to the public. PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE so that we can plan accordingly and make sure handouts are available to each recipient.
ON-DEMAND WEBCAST
Getting Started in the Government Marketplace This course is designed for new firms taking their first steps in the government marketplace. In this course, you will learn how to use market research to zero in on your target agencies, and select the right NAICS codes and Product Service codes to optimize your positioning as a contractor. Through CT PTAC’s partnership with Govology, you can register for this on-demand webinar at NO COST to you as a friend of CT PTAC. Just use the code CT9102 during registration. Savings of $75!! WEBINAR REGISTRATION Registration Instructions:
To learn more about CT PTAC’s no-cost technical assistance, visit www.ctptac.org or email Santo Calvo, CT PTAC Director, at scalvo@secter.org. |
Click on the titles below for specifics and registration.
Monday, May 6th, 2019
8:30am - 10:00am Take Control of Time 12:00pm - 1:00pm BYOB - Be Your Own Boss 4:00pm - 5:00pm Becoming A Strategic Employer in 2019 Tuesday, May 7th
8:00am - 9:00am Instagram For Your Business 12:00pm - 1:00pm Facebook For Your Business 5:30pm - 7:00pm Refine Your Elevator Speech (Practicing Your Presentation) Wednesday, May 8th
8:00am - 9:00am Saving for Retirement 9:00am - 12:00 Small Business Counseling Day - in Spanish CONSEJERÍA DE PEQUEÑOS NEGOCIOS 12:00pm - 2:00pm Tell Your Brand Story 4:00pm - 6:00pm Extraordinary Entrepreneurs (Panel Discussion) Thursday, May 9th
8:00am - 9:00am Diversifying Your Workforce 12:00pm - 1:00pm Multiple Generations in the Workplace 4:00pm - 6:00pm 5 Keys to Increasing Your Sales Influence 4:30pm - 6:30pm A Conversation with Zainab Salbi Friday, May 10th
8:00am - 9:00am Unconscious Biases 101 11:30am - 1:30pm Resources to Help Your Business Grow and Thrive $10.00pp | Includes Buffet Lunch \ More TBA!! Sponsored by Eastern CT Savings Bank and Bella Fiore's |
The U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE will host a free, 2-Day Virtual Conference during National Small Business Week. The conference will take place Tuesday, May 7 – Wednesday, May 8 between 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET/ 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. PT each day. Registration is FREE. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Business Plan Clinic hosted by the Women's Business Development Council (WBDC)
starting on May 14th at Avery Point, Groton from 5:30pm - 8:30pm.
Register today
10-Part Business Building Course
• Gain a solid understanding of business building fundamentals
• Build a detailed business plan based on your goals
• Access interactive online tools to guide you every step of the way
What You'll Gain:
* A dynamic 10-session course taught by industry experts with an online learning component
* A solid understanding of business-building fundamentals
* A detailed business plan based on your goals for moving your business forward
Cost: $300.00. Reduced-fee scholarships available to those who qualify based on income
guidelines. Apply by Friday, April 22nd for a 10% discount.
CLASS DATES
May 14th, 16th, 21st , 23rd, 28th, 30th | June 4th, 6th, 11th, and 13th | #GNACCSupports
starting on May 14th at Avery Point, Groton from 5:30pm - 8:30pm.
Register today
10-Part Business Building Course
• Gain a solid understanding of business building fundamentals
• Build a detailed business plan based on your goals
• Access interactive online tools to guide you every step of the way
What You'll Gain:
* A dynamic 10-session course taught by industry experts with an online learning component
* A solid understanding of business-building fundamentals
* A detailed business plan based on your goals for moving your business forward
Cost: $300.00. Reduced-fee scholarships available to those who qualify based on income
guidelines. Apply by Friday, April 22nd for a 10% discount.
CLASS DATES
May 14th, 16th, 21st , 23rd, 28th, 30th | June 4th, 6th, 11th, and 13th | #GNACCSupports
