Program Overview Supervisors play a critical role in the success of your teams and your organization as a whole. CONNSTEP's Supervisor Bootcamp workshop helps your emerging managers and supervisors strengthen their leadership skills, including communication, delegation, and conflict resolution. Over seven 1/2 day sessions, through a combination of in-person learning, interactive activities, and real-world best […]

The Naugatuck Chamber invites local business owners, representatives, and professionals to its free "Wake Up Your Business" networking event on Friday, May 22, at Jesse Camille’s, located at 615 North Church Street in Naugatuck. Held from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., this morning meetup is specifically designed to help professionals bring new visibility to their […]

Fresh Connections for Women is proud to announce the 2026 Women's Empowerment Forum, "Now We Lead: Power, Presence, Possibility," taking place on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Mohegan Sun Cabaret Theater in Uncasville, Connecticut. This full-day event is designed to inspire, equip, and connect women who are ready […]

Selling to a strategic buyer or private equity isn’t the only way to transition a business. In this webinar, owners and leaders who chose Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) and Perpetual Purpose Trusts (PPTs) share candid, real-world stories about why they chose an alternative path—and what the process was like in practice. You’ll hear what motivated […]

Books & Brews will be held on Thursday, June 4, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Downtown Library - Terrace & Cafe. Come experience the Library in a vibrant new way — tasty eats, interactive experiences, signature mocktail & spirits by The Wini Bar, live music by Matt Parker and a FREE beer tasting by Urban […]

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how small businesses operate—streamlining processes, improving customer experiences, and unlocking new levels of productivity. Yet for many smaller firms, AI still feels overwhelming, risky, or difficult to implement. This three‑part workshop series, led by a team from New Haven-based creative agency Digital Surgeons, is designed to remove that complexity. AI success […]

If you don't golf, be sure to join us after the tournament for networking and dinner! Cocktails and Networking 5 - 6 pm Dinner 6pm Awards and Scholarship

Charter Oak State College, Connecticut's Public Online College, will host a Zoom Open House featuring online undergraduate degree programs and certificates. Learn about their career-focused, Online degrees in Business, Healthcare, Public Safety, Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Marketing, Software Development, Nursing and more! Plus a new B.S. in Finance and M.S. in Integrated Early Childhood/Elementary […]

Small and mid-sized businesses are being asked to do more with fewer people and fewer resources. Yet many wellness efforts still rely on incentives like gym credits that rarely impact attendance, engagement, or retention. This session introduces the Wheel of Health—a practical, whole-employee framework that connects physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing to real business […]

Bob Knakal doesn’t just track the market; he defines it. With over $20 billion in career sales, Bob is bringing his legendary "boots-on-the-ground" methodology to the Connecticut CCIM Chapter. This isn't a lecture—it’s a blueprint for brokers who are tired of being "average" and are ready to become market authorities. Bob will discuss: - Benefits […]

Join the CBIA Foundation June 18 for a special Happy Hour at Center Rock Green in Oxford’s Quarry Walk. Enjoy a refreshing beer, connect with colleagues and community leaders, and unwind in one of the area’s most vibrant gathering spots. It’s a relaxed, easy way to network and recharge midweek. We look forward to seeing […]

Join us June 29 for a fun and exciting day at beautiful Shuttle Meadow Country Club for the third annual CBIA Foundation Golf Classic! Network with other business leaders, enjoy a great course, and support a worthy cause. The foundation is dedicated to building a better Connecticut by driving innovation, collaboration, and strategic planning for […]