SBDC Worskshop Series

Entrepreneur of the Year Luncheon


Date: October 6
Time: noon
Place: Western Connecticut State University
           Westside Campus, Center Ballroom
           43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury
Fee: $50/individual
        $500/table of ten

Western Connecticut State University will be hosting Entrepreneur of the Year Luncheon, honoring local entrepreneur Paul Dinto.

Please RSVP by calling (203) 837-8341 or sending
an e-mail to dileol@wcsu.edu.

Manufacturing Works Summit
Working Together to Ensure Manufacturing Works

NH-MA
Date:  October 7
Time: 7:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Place: Covidien
           60 Middletown Ave, North Haven

Manufacturing is an essential component of Connecticut's economy. Learn new strategies for success and become a partner in determining the collective future of manufacturers at this free event, brought to you by the New Haven Manufacturers Association.

Topics to be discussed by a group of dynamic speakers include:

   

      Collective Voice - Paul Hoffman
   

      Advocacy in Hartford - Selim Noujaim
   

      Growth & Continuous Improvement - Mike Scala
   

      Growth Strategies - Jack Crane
   

      Future Workforce - Dave Tuttle
   

      Collaboration - Eric Brown
   

      Legislative Strategies - Jack Traver
  

      Manufacturing Reinvestment Act - Hugh McCann Jr.
  

      Social Networking - Valorie Luther
   

      Reshoring - Harry Moser

For registration and additional information, MHMA logo
e-mail J. Clupper at jerryc@ssicg.com.

Grow Your Business With Social Media

A Free Series of Workshops to Help You Grow Your Business
 Social Media 2

Dates: October 5, 12 and 19
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Place: Hartford Public Library
          Program Room, 3rd floor
          500 Main Street, Hartford
Presenter: Caitlin Thayer
 

More and more small business owners are utilizing social media sites. Learn the best ways to make the most of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to attract new customers to your business. Learn how to connect with customers by creating videos on YouTube. Share expertise, gain credibility and promote your site by creating a relevant blog.

Topics to be covered:HPL Logo


      Facebook and Twitter

      YouTube and YouGottaCall

      Blogs and LinkedIn



Small Business Development Center
185 Main Street
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 832-0650
www.ccsu.edu/sbdc