43rd Annual Business Women’s Forum Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville Join hundreds of professional women from across Connecticut for the 43rd Annual Business Women’s Forum (BWF)—the state’s largest and longest-running full-day conference designed by women, for women. Now in its 43rd year, BWF continues its mission […]

Annually, hundreds of professional women participate in the largest, longest running full-day conference for women in Connecticut. Every aspect of the day, from the keynote speakers to the conference giveaways, is vetted by the Forum’s Board of Directors: a dedicated group of businesswomen that represent a variety of industries. You’ll enjoy professional sessions from dynamic […]

How individuals learn, work, and develop skills continues to change rapidly, requiring new approaches to workforce development. Estimates suggest that more than half the jobs today’s students will hold within five years do not yet exist, raising questions about relevant career pathways and how Connecticut can respond to evolving talent needs. The 2026 Connecticut Workforce […]

City Line Distributors is proud to announce its annual City Line Food Show, taking place Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the renowned Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, Connecticut. This highly anticipated industry event brings together independent restaurant operators, chefs, foodservice professionals, and top national and regional suppliers for a full day of tasting, innovation, and […]

If you’re looking for tips, strategies, and best practices to market your small business, you won’t want to miss this Wind Up! Our conversation will focus on: Business growth Brand building Social media AI tools Content creation And—as always—attendees will have the opportunity to network, ask questions, and pitch your business and receive on-the-spot feedback.

Join us for an evening of empowerment, conversation, and inspiration over a 3-course dinner, a relaxing atmosphere, and great networking. Topic for Discussion THE POWER OF LEGACY AND WOMEN LEADING THE NEXT ERA ABOUT DR. DOROTHY MARTIN-NEVILLE: As a seasoned executive leadership advisor and consultant, Dr. Dorothy guides women through significant life changes and personal […]

Global crises can spill into cyberspace within hours. Using recent regional cyber activity as a live case study, Patrick Wallenhorst, a former U.S. Army Counterintelligence Special Agent and current Virtual Information Security Officer (vISO) at Vancord, will guide leaders through a practical framework to separate noise from real threats and respond strategically. What You’ll Learn: […]

Most MSP relationships look stable on the surface, but real maturity lives behind the scenes in how reporting, security oversight, business reviews, and technology planning are actually managed. In this executive webinar, Coopsys President Scott Spatz will walk through the operational structure that defines a true All-in IT Partner and help leadership teams understand how […]

Looking for your next opportunity? Join the Connecticut Department of Labor and Middletown Adult Education for an exciting Job Fair on: 📅 Thursday, April 9th ⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM 📍 Middletown Adult Education ✨ No pre-registration required — just check in when you arrive! Meet with a variety of employers from industries like […]

Join us from 4-6 pm April 9 for a special happy hour at Agave Grill in downtown Hartford. Enjoy a drink, network with other business leaders, and meet CBIA’s policy team. They’ll be working during this year’s legislative session advocating for you at the state Capitol. We look forward to seeing you. Cheers!

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. And, to […]