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SUMMARY:2024 Manufacturing Innovation Summit - Convention Center Hartford
DESCRIPTION:Join us October 2 for the Connecticut Manufacturing Summit\, a collaborative event produced by the Office of Manufacturing\, American Manufacturing Hall of Fame\, CCAT\, and CBIA. \nKen Gronbach\, this year’s keynote speaker\, will speak to the science of shifting demography\, giving real-life examples relevant to today’s culture\, business climate\, and economy. \nThe summit will also feature the release of the 2024 Connecticut Manufacturing Report\, with a panel of manufacturing leaders sharing how they are managing today’s economic and operational challenges. \nMIT’s Ben Armstrong will discuss manufacturing automation and the challenges currently facing small and medium manufacturers\, and what investments they should consider. \nCelebrate your fellow manufacturers’ achievements with the Connecticut District Export Council Awards\, the Pathway Award for Excellence in Manufacturing\, and the winner of the inaugural Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut challenge. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect\, learn\, and celebrate Connecticut’s manufacturing community.
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/2024-manufacturing-innovation-summit-convention-center-hartford/
LOCATION:CT Convention Center\, 100 Columbus Boulevard\, Hartford\, 06103\, United States
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SUMMARY:MCC Construction Expo & MatchMaker
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URL:https://ctapex.org/event/mcc-construction-expo-matchmaker/
LOCATION:MCC Construction Expo\, 330 Park Ave\, Bloomfield\, 06002\, United States
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SUMMARY:CT SBA Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Certification Program
DESCRIPTION:The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program fuels small business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal of awarding at least three percent of federal contract dollars to\nHUBZone-certified companies each year. The program encourages economic development in HUBZones\nthrough the establishment of preferences to promote economic development and employment growth in\ndistressed areas by providing access to more federal contracting opportunities. \nThis workshop will provide the following topics: \n• How the HUBZone program works; \n• Benefits of the HUBZone Program; and \n• Eligibility for the HUBZone Program
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/ct-sba-historically-underutilized-business-zone-hubzone-certification-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T090000
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SUMMARY:Guilford Community Business Fair
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URL:https://ctapex.org/event/guilford-community-business-fair/
LOCATION:Guilford Community Center\, 32 Church St\, Guilford\, 06437\, United States
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SUMMARY:SBA Mentor Protégé Program and Joint Ventures
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will give participants an opportunity to explore the SBA’s Mentor Protégé Program to see if it is a\ngood fit for your business. The goal of the program is to develop small firms through mentoring assistance from\na larger partner business and enhance their success in government contracting.\nWe will also discuss what you need to know about Joint Venture Agreements such as:\n• Definition and purpose of a Joint Venture agreement;\n• Eligibility requirements for participants;\n• Required content of a Joint Venture agreement; and\n• How Joint Ventures can take your small business to the next leve
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/sba-mentor-protege-program-and-joint-ventures/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T140000
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SUMMARY:MDC - DAS Monthly SAM & S/MBE Clinic
DESCRIPTION:S/MBE certification helps companies build revenue and find potential new customers through growth and marketing opportunities. \nRepresentatives from the state’s Procurement Division and Connecticut APEX Accelerator will be onsite to review your applications for the S/MBE Certification and the SAM.gov registration (required for certification). \n• Review your initial application\n• Assist in updating your recertification application\n• Answer your questions\n• And more!
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/mdc-das-monthly-sam-s-mbe-clinic-2/
LOCATION:MDC\, 125 Maxim Road\, Hartford\, 06114\, United States
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SUMMARY:STEP
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to apply for a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant to jump-start your international sales and enter new markets.
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/step/
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SUMMARY:Aerospace Ally 2024
DESCRIPTION:ACM is proud to be one of the largest\, most experienced concentrations of premier aerospace companies in the world—\nthe world’s Aerospace Alley!® and this event lets us come together to educate our local youth about the many career\nopportunities in aerospace manufacturing\, and to network\, collaborate and showcase everything that this region has to offer. \nHere is what to expect this year: \n8am – 11:30am The ACM Aerospace Alley® Future Workforce Opportunities Fair\nWe are striving to host over 1\,000 high school and middle school students during the morning session.\nThis will be a great opportunity to speak to the students about the broad opportunities and well-paying\ncareers available in our region and what employers look for when hiring employees. \n11:30am – 1pm Luncheon with Guest Speaker\nEach displayer at the tradeshow will receive 2 tickets at no cost to our luncheon that will be held at the\nconvention center. The guest speaker for the luncheon is being confirmed. Additional lunch tickets may\nbe purchased prior to the event. \n1pm – 4:30pm The ACM Aerospace Alley® Tradeshow\nThe afternoon event will be your chance to showcase your company’s capabilities to your customers\,\nsuppliers\, and your peers. We anticipate around 100 ACM companies as displayers along with several\nhundred visitors during the afternoon session where great networking opportunities are always realized.\nThe networking event will be concluded with a cocktail hour and hors d’ oeuvres.
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/aerospace-ally-2024/
LOCATION:CT Convention Center\, 100 Columbus Boulevard\, Hartford\, 06103\, United States
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