From April to June 2020, BBB Serving Connecticut held our COVID-19 Webinar Series to help business owners and consumers navigate the pandemic through informative presentations and up to date information.
To view the archive of all webinars in this series, scroll below or view the entire playlist on YouTube.
Thursday, June 11th, 2020 | 1pm ET
PPP Loans and Loan Forgiveness, What You Need to Know
Moraima Gutierrez from SBA joins us for another installment of our BBB COVID19 Webinar Series talking about PPP loans and loan forgiveness as Connecticut businesses begin to reopen and have continued questions about how to move forward with loans they received.
Featured presenter:
Moriama Gutierrez, Assistant District Director for Economic Development / SBA
Download PPP Borrower Application Form
Download PPP Lender Application Form
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Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 | 1pm ET
Re-opening, Now What?
- Regulations, certifications and laws to follow in order to open
- Precautions to put in place for the safety of your staff/clients
- Planning your reopening process
Featured presenter:
Mark Soycher, HR Counsel / CBIA
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Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 | 1pm EST
Helping you get "back to business"
- How COVID-19 has radically changed everything about doing business
- Strategies and tactics to help get you back to business
- Tools you can use to recast and redefine their business
Featured presenter:
Michael Kalman, CEO / MediaCrossing, Inc.
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Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 | 1pm EST
Working remotely/IT challenges
Workers without borders
How have things changed in business technology?
- New threats
Tools that we use to work remotely
- File access
- Communnication
- Remote collaboration
- Remote device access
Tips for staying safe online
- Preventive measures
- Knowledge
- Reactionary measures
Featured presenter:
Zak Coffey, Manager of IT Services / We Care Computers
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 | 1pm EST
What if this is our new normal?
Learning How Do Business “UnUsually”
In a few weeks CT will begin to slowly reopen its economy. Social distancing will remain, the required use of personal protective equipment is also likely, we can handle that.
However, what if bans on large gatherings continue, stores and restaurants are allowed only half capacity and travel restrictions stay in place for several months … are you prepared? What if we relapse in the fall and are back here again?
Business Coach Bob Holdsworth will join BBB's Luke Frey in leading a discussion covering several components of our potential ‘new normal’ business economy:
Watch to learn:
- How to support your staff while working from home
- Ways to keep yourself and your team motivated
- Adapting your business practices
- Finding new ways to serve your consumers
... and more!
Featured presenter:
Bob Holdsworth, President / The Holdsworth Group, Inc. & Take The Strong Road
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Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 | 1pm EST
Navigating Cyber Security During COVID-19
How to Keep Your Employees and Your Information/Data, Safe
Featured Presenter:
Daniel Eliot, Director of Education and Strategic Initiatives / NCSA (National Cyber Security Alliance)
View PDF of Presentation Slides
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 | 1pm EST
Navigating Employee/HR Questions During COVID-19
Understanding HR Resources and Programs Available to your Small Business
Featured Presenter:
Mark Soycher of CBIA (Connecticut Business and Industry Association) - furloughs vs. layoffs, Shared Work Program, FLMA and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, what to do if an employee tests positive and more. What you need to know, today.
View PDF of Presentation Slides
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Wednesday, April 1st, 2020 | 1pm EST
Navigating COVID-19 Small Business Resource Webinar Disaster Assistance Loans, CARE Act, Bridge Loans, state programs & more!
Join us as we bring together a panel of experts to give you the most current information on the resources available to business owners, and how to make the best use of them.
· Moraima Gutierrez of SBA (Small Business Administration): SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans - who qualifies, how they work and how to apply.
· Glendowlyn Thames of DECD (Department of Economic and Community Development): The CARES Act and CT Recovery Bridge Loans and how they affect your business during this crisis.
· Carolyn Welch of Chelsea Groton Bank: Business loans and programs available through banks.
· Eric Gjede of CBIA (Connecticut Business & Industry Association): State programs and opportunities, tax extensions and more.
We, at BBB Serving CT are working diligently to bring you the most accurate and current information so that you can safely and successfully navigate these rough waters.
Missed the webinar? Click here for a printable PDF document of the Q&A portion!