Connecticut Small Business Development Center Upcoming Events

PTAP Training Events for Bidding & Contracting with the Government, Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Business Training: PTAP Workshops — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:55:52 GMT

Where: PTAP Workshops
When: Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Topic: Upcoming Event(s)
REGISTER WITH PTAP: The Connecticut Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) is proud to present a series of events that focus on training companies regarding bidding and contracting with the federal, state and municipal governments and related topics. Registration is usually required, however, most events are offered without a fee. To view more information about the upcoming events listed below, please visit PTAP's Event Calendar via the link shown below. Visit: http://www.ctptap.org/calendar.htm -- Click Next Month to view future months and click on the event link in the appropriate day block for details.
February February 13th - 17th: Aerospace Executive Service at the Singapore Air Show 2012 February 15th: Doing Business with Haiti - Webinar - $35 fee February 17th: Doing Business with the Department of Defense & Quality Control Issues - Rocky Hill February 28th: Technology Innovation Funding for Small Businesses and Exporting - Torrington March March 9th - Morning: Construction Contracting - Hartford March 9th - Afternoon: Prevailing Wage Seminar - Hartford March 12th-15th: Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit - Seattle, WA March 15th: Operation Homework - Veterans Expo - Stamford March 16th: Doing Business with the State of CT and the 169 Cities & Towns & Set-Aside Programs - Norwich March 26th-29th: Aviation and Airport Executive Trade Mission to Brazil and Chile March 29th: Doing Business with the State of Connecticut & Town of Bloomfield - Hartford March 30th: Military Packaging - New Haven (Details will be posted when available) April April 13th: Government Contracting - Federal - Hartford April 20th: Women Owned Set-Aside Bids - Norwich May May 11th: Women Owned Set-Aside Contracts - Hartford May 18th: Marketing to the Government & Developing a Capabilities Statement - Norwich June June 4th-8th: U.S. - Turkey Aerospace and Defense Industry Trade Mission - Ankara and Istanbul, Turkey June 7th: CT Business Expo Aerospace and Defense Exporters - for additional events view: http://export.gov/connecticut/marketresearch/aerospaceanddefensenewsletter/index.asp UPCOMING AEROSPACE WEBINARS 09 January: Business Opportunities in Thailand 09 February: Business Opportunities in Indonesia 09 March: Business Opportunities in Malaysia
Fee: Free
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SBA/PTAP:Marketing Your Business and Completing a Capabilities Statement, Friday, May 18, 2012

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:17:28 GMT

Where: Workshops at Three Rivers Community College, Room B-118, Norwich
When: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Topic: Upcoming Event(s)
REGISTER WITH SBA: To register contact Lisa Powell at 860-240-4892 or email her at lisa.powell@sba.gov. Three Rivers Community College, U.S. Small Business Administration's Connecticut District Office and the Connecticut Procurement Technical Assistance Program have teamed up to present a procurement workshop at Three Rivers Community College (Norwich, CT). This workshop will provide an overview on how to better market your business to State and Federal agencies and how to complete a Capabilities Statement.
REGISTER WITH SBA: To register contact Lisa Powell at 860-240-4892 or email her at lisa.powell@sba.gov.
Fee: Free
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Entrepreneur Self Assessment: Do You Have What It Takes? (Click here for registration information), Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Business Training: SBDC at Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce, Waterbury — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:50:55 GMT

Where: SBDC at Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce, Waterbury
When: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Topic: Entrepreneur Education
Explore pros and cons of owning a business, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, and more.
Speaker: Sofia Ozol
Co-Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce
For on-line registration, please click the link below. If you require special accommodations, please call (860) 832-0650 two weeks prior to the start of the workshop.
Fee: Free
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Starting Your Connecticut Business: A Step-By-Step Guide (Click here for registration information), Thursday, May 31, 2012

Business Training: SBDC at Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce, Waterbury — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:51:05 GMT

Where: SBDC at Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce, Waterbury
When: Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Topic: Entrepreneur Education
Learn the process that is key to starting a business in Connecticut. Learn about options for business structures, insurance, tax considerations, state and city agencies and availability of financial assistance.
Speaker: tbd
Co-Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce
For on-line registration, please click the link below. If you require special accommodations, please call (860) 832-0650 two weeks prior to the start of the workshop.
Fee: Free
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Writing A Business Plan: Your Company's Roadmap (Click here for registration information), Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Business Training: SBDC at Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce, Waterbury — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:51:17 GMT

Where: SBDC at Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce, Waterbury
When: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, 2 sessions ending Thursday, June 07
Topic: Entrepreneur Education
The Writing A Business Plan: Your Company's Roadmap consists of two sessions (June 5th & June 7th). During these sessions our talented advisors will provide hands on instruction with counseling. Participants will learn how to conduct a market analysis, prepare a budget, define a business model and how to effectively communicate their business growth strategy. Participants must attend both sessions to receive a Certificate of Completion.
Speaker: S. Ozol
Co-Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce
For on-line registration, please click the link below. If you require special accommodations, please call (860) 832-0650 two weeks prior to the start of the workshop.
Fee: Free
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Entrepreneur Self Assessment: Do You Have What It Takes? (Click here for registration information), Monday, June 11, 2012

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:51:26 GMT

Where: Workshops at Groton Public Library, Meeting Rooms 1 & 2, Groton
When: Monday, June 11, 2012 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Topic: Entrepreneur Education
Explore pros and cons of owning a business, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, and more.
Speaker: M. Boyer
Co-Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Groton Public Library, Town of Groton
For on-line registration, please click the link below or call the Groton Public Library at 860-441-6750. You may also email the Groton Public Library at reference@groton-ct.gov. If you require special accommodations, please call the Groton Public Library two weeks prior to the start of the workshop.
Fee: Free
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Starting Your Connecticut Business: A Step-By-Step Guide (Click here for registration information), Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:51:37 GMT

Where: Workshops at Groton Public Library, Meeting Rooms 1 & 2, Groton
When: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Topic: Entrepreneur Education
Learn the process that is key to starting a business in Connecticut. Learn about options for business structures, insurance, tax considerations, state and city agencies and availability of financial assistance.
Speaker: Beth Wallace
Co-Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Groton Public Library, CERC
For on-line registration, please click the link below. If you require special accommodations, please call (860) 832-0650 two weeks prior to the start of the workshop.
Fee: Free
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Writing A Business Plan: Your Company's Roadmap (Click here for registration information), Monday, June 18, 2012

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:51:47 GMT

Where: Workshops at Groton Public Library, Meeting Rooms 1 & 2, Groton
When: Monday, June 18, 2012 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, 2 sessions ending Wednesday, June 20
Topic: Entrepreneur Education
The Writing A Business Plan: Your Company's Roadmap consists of two sessions (June 18th and June 20th). During these sessions our talented advisors will provide hands on instruction with counseling. Participants will learn how to conduct a market analysis, prepare a budget, define a business model and how to effectively communicate their business growth strategy. Participants must attend both sessions to receive a Certificate of Completion.
Speaker: M. Boyer
Co-Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Town of Groton, Groton Public Library
For on-line registration, please click the link below. If you require special accommodations, please call (860) 832-0650 two weeks prior to the start of the workshop.
Fee: Free
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