WINTER 2017 PROGRAM SCHEDULE Register at ctwbdc.org
START UP • SCALE UP For detailed program descriptions, see WBDC’s Catalog “Who We Are...What We Do” at ctwbdc.org. ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING Business Counseling
Take advantage of the wisdom that WBDC’s experts can bring to your business. —By scheduled appointment
Marketing Counseling
Join WBDC’s marketing expert for a preliminary discussion and evaluation of your business and your marketing challenges. —By scheduled appointment
GPS - a Guide to Plan for Success Gain a comprehensive understanding of business building fundamentals and emerge from this class with a solid blueprint firmly in hand. Stamford WBDC New New Haven Free Public Library 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Haven 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Mon, Feb 13, 27 Wed, Feb 15, 22 Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Apr 3, 10, 24 Apr 5, 19, 26 May 1 Webinar Webinar 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thu, Mar 23 Thu, Mar 23 Thu, Apr 6 Thu, Apr 6
Online Learning
Explore our online catalog to find the program that’s right for you! Fall Sessions begin: Wed, Jan 18; Wed, Feb 15; Wed, Mar 15
Start Smart: Jump Starting Your Business Plan
WBDC OFFICES WBDC Headquarters 184 Bedford Street, Suite 201 Stamford, CT 06901 Ph 203-353-1750 Fx 203-353-1084 WBDC Regional Office 412 Roosevelt Drive Derby, CT 06418 Ph 203-751-9550 WBDC Satellite Offices Danbury, Hartford Ph 203-969-5158
Join WBDC for this interactive business plan development workshop. Webinar Wed, Jan 25 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Stamford Tue, Jan 31 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Women’s Mentoring Network
QuickBooks: Preparing for Tax Season
Keep complete and accurate records for your tax professional and help lower your tax preparation costs! Webinar Wed, Feb 1 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
QuickBooks ProAdvisor: Implementing Accounting Software
Bring a whole new level of accounting proficiency to your business by learning the keys to QuickBooks quickly and effectively. —By scheduled appointment
Express Trak (3 Digital Marketing Programs in 1) -
Meet a series of speakers and immerse yourself in topics to help reignite your business in this jam-packed half-day program. Webinar Sat, Feb 11 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Milford Sat, Mar 25 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Public Library
First Course: Operating a Successful Restaurant
This workshop will show you ways to start and keep your restaurant running smoothly and successfully. Danbury Tue, Feb 21 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Public Library
Visit us on the web! How to Market Your Business through Websites, ctwbdc.org Blogs & Other Technology
Do you know what your “digital footprint” is and why it’s important? Understand why a digital presence is critical to business success. Webinar Thu, Feb 23 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Intellectual Property: What You Need to Know
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Learn the basics of intellectual property rights including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and potential pitfalls. Hartford Thu, Feb 23 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Entrepreneurial Center Brookfield Tue, Mar 14 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Public Library
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Stand Out from the Crowd with Personal Branding
In partnership with the Yale Women Innovators Series. In February, hear communication expert, Gilda Bonanno, as she discusses how to build your brand through clear and consistent in-person communication and social media! New Haven Tue, Feb 28 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Yale Entrepreneurial Institute
Entrepreneurship in 3 Easy Steps: Ready, Set, Go! SBA Program
This workshop series helps new and aspiring entrepreneurs launch a business idea and understand the steps to building a business that is credit ready. Shelton Thu, Mar 2, 9, 16 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GVCC Stamford Wed, Mar 15, 22, 29 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM WBDC
Lunch & Learn with WBDC: Building Your Personal Brand
The value of your brand should not be underestimated. Understand the principles that make can make a measurable business difference Danbury Thu, Mar 23 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce
Social Media: Legal Implications
Learn the legal risks surrounding today’s broad social media landscape. Hartford Wed, Mar 29 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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FINANCIAL EDUCATION Money Tips to Help Women Thrive
Join us for an interactive discussion of the “M” word and leave with an action plan that will help guide your financial future. Why just strive…when you can thrive? Webinar Wed, Jan 4 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Budget Coaching: One-on-One
Work side by side with a coach during this four month program to set short- and long-term financial goals, develop your budget and formulate an action plan to achieve your priority goals. Stamford Wed, Jan 11 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM WBDC Danbury Mon, Feb 27 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM United Way of Western Connecticut Stamford Wed, Mar 1 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM WBDC New Milford Tue, Mar 7 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Public Library
Personal Financial Counseling
Meet with a WBDC financial specialist who can help address a variety of your financial concerns, such as: your credit score and report, home buying, developing a personal budget and much more. –By scheduled appointment Stamford Wed, Feb 1 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM WBDC Danbury Wed, Feb 8 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM WCSU New Milford Mon, Feb 13 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Savings Bank of Danbury
Building Personal Credit
Learn how improved credit can be the key to establishing a successful personal financial future. Webinar Thu, Feb 16 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
ACCESS TO CAPITAL Access to Capital Counseling
Leverage extraordinary access to a comprehensive financial resource.
–By scheduled appointment
WBDC Capital Loan Fund
An opportunity to discover and learn more about WBDC Capital Loan Fund. Webinar Thu, Jan 19 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
WBDC provides loans up to $100,000 that help to start or grow a business. Visit ctwbdc.org for application and information.
WBDC Capital Loan Fund Information Session
CT Small Business Express: Grant and Loan Program
Learn about unique grant and loan opportunities designed to help you with small business hiring and expansion. Hartford Wed, Feb 8 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM reSET Social Enterprise Trust
For detailed program descriptions, see WBDC’s Catalog “Who We are...What We Do” or to register visit us at ctwbdc.org. Brought to you through a partnership with the Department of Economic and Community Development. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Headquarters: 184 Bedford Street, Suite 201, Stamford, CT 06901 | 203.353.1750 Regional Office: 412 Roosevelt Drive, Derby, CT 06418 | 203.751.9550 www.ctwbdc.org