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Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 11/17/2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund gives small business owners access to flexible funding for capital expenditures and working capital and connects them with support services. This fund was created to provide access to working capital for those who need it most. Learn about this new opportunity, how to get your business prepared to accept […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 11/17/2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Do you have a question about applying for a business loan? Join Samantha Cross and Tanya Kelley, WBDC’s Access To Capital Advisors to get your questions answered and discover your business loan options. You can stay for the whole time or only a few minutes. We’re here for you!
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 11/18/2025 1-2pm
Course Description: This course will allow you to take your SEO knowledge to the next level by focusing on how to attract local customers through targeted strategies. This one-hour session will show you how to optimize your website and online presence for local search results, including Google Business, local keywords, and location-based content. Learn how […]
Training Topics: Other Events
Date & Time: 11/18/2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join WBDC for an opportunity to meet and mingle with the WBDC community of CT-based small business owners and the WBDC team! We’ll provide light snacks and refreshments, and offer ample opportunities to connect in personand share ideas with fellow entrepreneurs
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Date & Time: 11/18/2025 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Talking with parents about money can be very stressful. That is why is important to have good payment policies and effective ways of communicating them. During this session, we will discuss draftingpayment policies that will increaseyourcash flowand improveyour ability to budget. Instructor Bio:Linda Fecteau is a WBDC Business Advisor dedicated to helping Early Childhood Education […]
Training Topics: Government Contracting
Date & Time: 11/19/2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Understanding how to become certified as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) can be confusing — but we’re here to help! Join Tanisha Baptiste-Bynum, Lead Outreach & Marketing Specialist and Veterans Business Development Officer, as she walks you through the certification process and how to get started. Topics include: • How to begin your WOSB certification […]
Training Topics: Technology
Date & Time: 11/19/2025 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Join us for a practical session designed for Small Business Owners. In this class, you’ll learn how to streamline your email communication using Gmail’s best features. We’ll cover everything from creating templates for client communications to scheduling emails for optimal timing. You’ll also discover how to use labels and markers to stay organized. Whether you’re […]
Training Topics: Other Events
Date & Time: 11/20/2025 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Join WBDC to meet and mingle with fellow entrepreneurs and WBDC team members bright and early! We’ll provide light snacks and coffee – additional food and specialty drinks will be available for purchase.Meet us on Bank Street at Tox Brewing Company for coffee and pastriesand the opportunity to connect in person and share ideas and […]
Training Topics: Other Events
Date & Time: 12/2/2025 12:30 PM -2:00 PM
Join WBDC for an opportunity to meet and mingle with the WBDC community of CT-based small business owners and the WBDC team! We’ll provide light snacks and coffee, and offer ample opportunities to connect in personand share ideas with fellow entrepreneurs.
Training Topics: Other Events
Date & Time: 12/3/2025 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join our Hartford Small Business Mastermind! Connect with other entrepreneurs and boost your business for the new year. In this supportive group, you’ll discuss challenges, brainstorm solutions, and celebrate each other’s successes. Each meeting will offer practical insights and strategies tailored to your goals. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, this mastermind […]
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 12/3/2025 11-12
Course Description: Hiring a marketing agency can be a game-changer for small businesses—but only if it’s the right fit. In this one-hour seminar, you’ll learn how to identify when it’s time to bring in outside help, what questions to ask when interviewing agencies, and how to set clear goals and expectations for a successful partnership. […]
Training Topics: Business Financing
Date & Time: 12/8/2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Do you have a question about applying for a business loan? Join Samantha Cross and Tanya Kelley, WBDC’s Access To Capital Advisors to get your questions answered and discover your business loan options. You can stay for the whole time or only a few minutes. We’re here for you!
Training Topics: Managing a Business
Date & Time: 12/8/2025 1:00 - 2:00pm
Have you been thinking about building an online course to add a new source of revenue but protect your long-term capacity? Everyone’s talking about “passive income” from online courses—but is it really that simple? (Spoiler: no.) In this engaging and eye-opening session, we’ll bust common myths, break down what actually works, and help you decide […]
Training Topics: Other Events
Date & Time: 12/10/2025 10:00 - 11:30am
Join WBDC to meet and mingle with fellow entrepreneurs and WBDC team members. We’ll provide light snacks and coffee – additional food and specialty drinks will be available for purchase.Meet us in downtown Hartford at Bloom Bake Shop,80 Pratt St, Hartford, CT 06103( On Pratt Street) for delicious pastries, coffee and the opportunity to connect […]
Training Topics: Orientation
Date & Time: 12/11/2025 11 AM -12 PM
New to the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC)? Have you used our services but want to know what else we can help with? Come learn about the resources we offer to small businesses – most of which are offered at no cost. Join WBDC’s Concilia Ndlovu,Taylor Bergeron and Sonique Solis to find out how to […]
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 12/11/2025 1:00 - 2:30pm
This class is for anyone wanting to start a business in Connecticut. We’ll walk you through the whole process, from understanding business entity types and writing your business plan to exploring business viability, learning about financing options, and registering it with the state and federal government. You’ll learn about the considerations you need to make […]
Training Topics: Managing a Business
Date & Time: 12/17/2025 1:00 - 2:00pm
Setting the right goals and executing them can get you on track and ignite your business growth. Seems simple, but why is it so hard? In this class, you’ll learn the tools and strategies you need to stop running in a million different directions and focus on the work that drives your business forward. Join […]
Training Topics: Other Events
Date & Time: 12/17/2025 10:30 - 12:30pm
Join our in-person Small Business Mastermind in Stamford! Connect with fellow entrepreneurs in small, focused discussion groups designed to help you grow your business. In this supportive setting, you’ll tackle challenges, brainstorm solutions, and celebrate wins together. You’ll leave each session with practical insights and strategies tailored to your goals. Whether you’re just starting out […]
Training Topics: Other Events
Date & Time: 12/18/2025 5:00pm - 8:00pm
The end of the year is almost here, and we can’t wait to celebratewith you! We’re especially excited to announce our new partnership withThe People’s Place in Waterbury, who will be generously hosting this year’s celebration! Join us for a joyful evening as we toast to our amazing Waterbury grant winners and celebrate the vibrant […]
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 1/12/2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
End Date: 2/9/2026
Just getting started, or recently opened your doors, and still figuring out your rates or funding? You’re not alone! Start Strong: Building a Sustainable Family Child Care Business is a 5-week course designed for new or recently licensed Family Home Child Care providers who’ve been in business for less than a year and are interested […]
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 1/15/2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
End Date: 2/12/2026
¿Apenas estás comenzando o acabas de abrir tu negocio de cuidado en cuidado infantil y aún estás definiendo tus tarifas o buscando financiamiento? ¡No estás sola! Comienza con Fuerza : Construyendo un Negocio Sostenible de Cuidado Infantil Familiar es un curso de 5 semanas diseñado especialmente para proveedoras nuevas o recientemente licenciadas de Cuidado Infantil […]
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 2/3/2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm
End Date: 2/26/2026
Fee: $ 149.00
This course is designed strictly for aspiring entrepreneurs that are in the pre-venture stage. Gain a clear understanding of business building fundamentals and emerge from this class with a solid blueprint firmly in hand. Turn your business idea into a well thought-out road map for your venture. This 8-session course is taught virtually by industry […]
Training Topics: Business Plan
Date & Time: 2/3/2026 5:00 - 7:0pm
End Date: 3/31/2026
Fee: $ 299.00
GPS: AGuide toPlan forSuccess is WBDC’s comprehensive business plan writing course, designed for entrepreneurs with a single, concrete business idea who are looking for instruction, support, and expert advice while building a business plan. Each of the highly interactive 9 sessions focus on a critical aspect of business development, including marketing, sales, and finance. Included […]
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 2/5/2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm
This is program is designed for Waterbury residents and Waterbury base businesses Waterbury Fast Track is a hands-on workshop series that helps small businesses apply confidently for the $10K Waterbury Municipal Grant. In five one-hour sessions, you’ll learn how to tell your business story, organize your documents, and create simple financial projections to apply for […]
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Date & Time: 2/25/2026 6:00pm-7:00pm
Do you want to increase your enrollment and be sure you remain full going forward? Want to learn how engaging with your community can impact enrollment? Join Jennifer Garciato discuss ways to engage with your community, boost enrollment, and ensure sustainability. Participants of this classwill walk away with at least ten ideas to engage with […]
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Date & Time: 3/3/2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm
End Date: 4/28/2026
Fee: $ 299.00
The Business Planning for Food-Preneurs (BPF) is designed to help plan, expand and grow your food business. With the training, business plan, networking, and access to resources, the food-preneur will create plans to effectively start and scale their business. This program is seeking food entrepreneurs who have recently launched and started to sell their products […]
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Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
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Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Training Topics: Business Financing
Training Topics: Business Financing
Training Topics: Business Financing
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Training Topics: Managing a Business
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Training Topics: Business Financing
Training Topics: Business Financing
