The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC), a not-for-profit organization that is the leader of entrepreneurial and financial training for Connecticut women, is offering professional and personal development programs in October. Workshops are open to everyone free of charge unless otherwise noted; pre-registration is required. Register online at www.ctwbdc.org or send an e-mail to info@ctwbdc.org. For more information, call 203-353-1750 in Fairfield County, 203-925-0686 in the Naugatuck Valley, or toll-free at 1-877-999-WBDC (9232).
Business Finance Open Forums — The WBDC’s finance expert, Chris Schoen, will lead discussions that tackle real-life issues facing today’s small business owner, including steps to become conversant with one’s business financial position, increase revenue, forecast and predict cash flow.
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Stamford: Saturday, Oct.5, 9:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., at the WBDC office, 184 Bedford St., Suite 201.
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Business Information Sessions — Small-business owners explore how the WBDC’s programs and services can provide them with tools to control their future through self-employment or improve their ability for increasing their income.
Shelton: Monday, Oct. 7, 4:30-6 p.m. at the WBDC office, 2 Enterprise Drive, Suite 303.
Norwalk: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 5:30-7 p.m. at Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Ave.
Licensing and Registration — Learn how to navigate the state’s regulatory process to register a business and obtain necessary licenses with this teleclass, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 12:30-2 p.m. More details available upon pre-registration.
Personal Financial Walk-In Days — Meet with a personal finance counselor to address such financial issues as home buying, credit scores, credit reports, developing a personal budget, and more. No appointment needed.
Stamford: Thursday, Oct.10 and Wednesday, Oct. 30, 4-7 p.m., at the WBDC office, 184 Bedford St., Suite 201.
Walk-In Session — Counselors will be available for one-on-one meetings to explain the WBDC’s programs and services that relate to visitors’ specific business and professional development needs.
Stamford: Wednesday, Oct.2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the WBDC office, 184 Bedford St., Suite 201.
Waterbury: Tuesday, Oct.15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Naugatuck Valley Community College, 750 Chase Pkwy, Women’s Center, Kinney Hall, Room 405.
Business Express Program — This webinar Monday, Oct. 21, 12:30-2 p.m., targets small-business owners in Connecticut who have been operating for more than a year and want to expand their workforce. Information will be available on eligibility for grants of up to $100,000 or loans up to $300,000. Pre-register to obtain more details.
Small Business Finance — This workshop explores the processes of selling a business and succession planning. Light lunch provided.
Stamford: Monday, Oct.28, 12:30-1:45 p.m., at the WBDC office, 184 Bedford St., Suite 201.
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The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women become economically self-sufficient. WBDC is the leader of entrepreneurial and financial training for women in Connecticut and has been educating, empowering and promoting women through entrepreneurship, financial education and expanded career opportunities for 16 years.
For more information, visit www.ctwbdc.org or call 203-353-1750.
