Hamden Business Education Events Continue

From Dale Kroop Director of Economic & Community Development:

The town's Economic and Community Development is continuing its programs designed to assist small businesses.

Upcoming sessions include:

Tuesday April 9:
Hamden Economic Development Commission Speaker Series: Session II
SBA FINANCING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Third floor Conference Room at Government Center: 5:30 p.m.
The Connecticut Community Investment Corporation and the Hamden Business Assistance Center will discuss SBA financing and technical assistance to help your business grow.
It is anticipated that there will be considerable interest in this presentation. The room has limited capacity so please RSVP to Dale Kroop at 203-287-7033 or dkroop@hamden.com.

Thursday April 11:
Business Assistance Center: Education Seminar Two 
Managing and Financing Your Business
Third floor Conference Room at Government Center: 7 To 9:30 p.m.

Managing Your Business (Vishu Rao – SCORE)
a) Organizational policies and procedures (organizational chart, job descriptions,etc).
b) Management information systems (bookkeeping, financial reporting, data basemanagement, etc.)

Financing your business (Sandy Webber – Quinnipiac Bank & Trust; Jose Lopez – People’sUnited Bank; Buck Harris – CTCIC)
a)Banks
b)Alternative lenders
c)State and Federal programs
c)Investors
d) Family & Friends

Coming Sessions Include:
• Business Seminar Three: Thursday April 25, 2013: Planning and Creating The Business Plan
• Business Seminar Four: Wednesday May 1, 2013: Insuring and Marketing Your Business — Maximizing the value of your business
• Business Speaker Series III: Tuesday, Mayth 14: Workforce Training Programs: CT Works will discuss Step Up Program and other grantfunded opportunities and services for training employees.
• TBA: The Impact of the New Health Care laws on Small Businesses

For additional information about or to register for the Speaker or Education Series, and to learn more about the Hamden Economic Development Department and Programs, contact Dale Kroop, Director at 203-287-7033 or dkroop@hamden.com or go to www.hamden-ct.com.