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Fall 2005 Main Office: 888 Washington Blvd. 10 th Floor Stamford , CT 06904-2152 Satellite Offices and Training Sites: New Haven , Norwalk , Bridgeport and Milford 203-353-1750 |
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Training: Karen Lozada klozada@ctwbdc.org 203-353-1750 ex. 4 or 203-921-7953 Business Counseling: Mary Laughlin mlaughlin@ctwbdc.org 203-353-1750 extension 3 Focus Coaching: Dorothy Bratchell dbratchell@ctwbdc.org 203-353-1750 extension 2 Business Plan Services: Judy Puchalski jpuchalski@ctwbdc.org 203-353-1750 extension 5 |
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| WBDC's Business information sessions (B I S) 5:30 - 7:30 PM |
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| Whether you are in business, thinking about being in business for yourself or searching for employment . .. YOU ARE A COMPANY OF ONE. Attend a BIS and learn how you can benefit from WBDC's programs and services and find out about our extensive network of local, state and national resources. Learn about the WBDC’s programs and services that will provide you with tools to: control your future through self employment, improve your chances for increasing your income, or, help you gain a fresh look at your career or small business and discover your true potential. You will receive an orientation and assessment for developing your plan of action. Westside Stamford: Hampton Inn – Tuesday, June 14 th Seating Limited Advanced Registration Required No Charge |
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| For all Entrepreneurial Training Programs and Workshops Space Limited—Registration Required
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Small Business Technology workshop Wednesday, September 28 th 6:30-9:00 pm |
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| “Everything You Wanted to Know About Websites But Were Afraid to Ask ” – Learn how you can benefit from the Internet by using the web to promote you business. Find out more about the new market economy, technical terms, and the advantages and disadvantages of doing business on the web. Discover the four steps to creating a successful and profitable website. WBDC’s guest instructor, Helen B. Moser, A Certified Internet Webmaster will provide the tools and techniques you need to put your business on the web. Don’t miss it! Parson’s Government Center , Milford , CT – $15.00 |
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| CREDIT SEMINAR Monday, October 3 rd 6:30-9:00 pm |
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| WBDC’s guest instructor, Jill Foster of The Mortgage Arrangers, LLC, will answer all of your questions regarding your credit report and credit rating. Topics to be covered include: Range of scores, What scores mean, What influences scores/factors, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act. The class will review a sample credit report. Don’t miss this informative presentation! Norwalk City Hall , Norwalk – No Charge
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*$5.00 Registration Fee applies – NO REFUNDS |
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FastTrac™ Express—– 3 locations! “The Best Program in Connecticut for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Business Owners! |
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| WBDC knows what it takes to launch and grow a small business—we have gathered feedback and suggestions from thousands of clients and successful business owners to develop programs that work. FastTrac™ Express I – Feasibility Study - Six power-packed weekly workshops designed for aspiring entrepreneurs. Participants take the first steps in the Business Planning process by developing their feasibility plan, learning research skills they can apply to the workplace or any future business venture while gaining a network of entrepreneurial peers, valuable mentor relationships and a library of business reference materials that can apply to other situations and ideas. WBDC Members $100 Non-Members $129 Scholarships Available ¶ Saturdays: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Norwalk – Norwalk Community College – Oct. 1, 8,15, 22, 29, Nov. 5 Tuesdays: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Milford – Parson’s Government Center – Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1,8
FastTrac™ Express II — Business Planning - Seven workshops designed for the emerging business owner or FastTrac I graduate with a focus on taking a hard look at key aspects of their business and writing a business plan to address present and future needs. WBDC Members $120 Non-Members $149 Scholarships Available ¶ Thursdays: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm – New HavenGatewayCommunity College – Oct. 6, 3, 20, 27, Nov. 3,10, 17 Text, Workbook and CDRom included with each FastTrac™ program. If you have not completed a FastTrac I Program and are interested in FastTrac Express II, call for a free assessment consultation to qualify for admission. ¶ FastTrac™ is No Charge to Residents and owners of businesses in the New Haven Empowerment Zone |
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| Small Business Counseling |
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| Whether your business is a sole proprietorship or an LLC, there are many challenges in growing that business. A WBDC counseling session can help you find solutions and save you money. WBDC’s executive staff and professional faculty have expertisein both business andprofessional development. Specific concentrations include marketing, public relations, human resources, legal, finance , accounting, nonprofit capacity building, and proposal writing. $50 per session (Scholarships Available—see page 1) * No Charge to Residents and owners of businesses in the New Haven Empowerment Zone Call Mary Laughlin at 203-353-1750 ext 3 or outside Stamford Calling Area-1-877-999-WBDC (9232)
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| Business Plan Writing Services Monday, October 17 th & 24 th 6:00–9:00 pm |
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| The Yellow Door . . . tools for a bright future! Career and entrepreneurial Coaching, Workshops | |||||
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