Friday, October 24, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Presented by Bob Ruffolo, Founder and CEO of IMPACT

Please note that this event requires a fee of $20 for Accredited Businesses/Non-Profits and $30 for Non-Accredited Businesses. Lunch will be served.

Bob Ruffolo is the founder and CEO of IMPACT, a coaching and training company that helps businesses improve their sales, marketing, communication, and leadership. Founded in 2009, IMPACT started as a small marketing agency but has since grown into a leading provider of business coaching and training services. Under Bob’s guidance, the company has been honored with several awards including being named HubSpot Partner of the Year twice and being recognized multiple times as a great place to work. Additionally, the company has made the Inc 5000 list 5 years in a row.

In this session Bob will dive into the whys and how’s businesses utilize social media as a platform to help with business continued development and growth.  Learn strategies and techniques to ignite your brand to the next level.  Lunch will be provided for attendees, and everyone is welcome to utilize the ignite space after putting into play what was learned in our Creator Hub, Podcast Studio and more.  Payment for attendance is required ahead of time and is non-refundable, BBB staff will be in touch once registered to receive fee.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Presented by Miria Morgan, Community Education Officer, Chelsea Groton Bank

Miria Morgan is Chelsea Groton Bank's Community Education Officer and works each day to develop financial education curriculum and resources available through Chelsea University, the Bank’s Community Education program. She teaches several courses a week for individuals, families and businesses, on a wide variety of topics.

Understanding how money moves is essential for business success. In this session, you'll learn the critical differences between personal and business credit, why sometimes they can be the same thing and other times they should be distinctly separate. Discover how to establish and build strong business credit, position your business for funding, and prepare to access capital through loans, grants, and other financial tools. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, this program will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to make your business financially ready.

Saatva operates exclusively online selling ultra premium luxury mattresses servicing every state in the Continental USA.

Sippin Energy Products offers delivery of home heating bio-fuel and propane as well as generator installations, heating and air conditioning sales, service, and installation, and excavation services.

Express Strategies LLC offers strategic communications and public policy consulting, as well as advocacy writing, project management and media relations.

Chelsea Groton Bank is a mutually owned bank with 14 locations throughout New London County and a lending center in Hartford County. Chelsea Groton offers checking, savings, and lending products, financial wellness programming, and hands-on support to help individuals, families, and businesses.