WORKSHOPS
SCORE will host workshops on:
“Relationships That Sustain: Cultivating Donor Relationships and Engagement for Non-Profits,” Monday, Feb. 25, 5:30–7 p.m., Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road.
“Government Contracting,” Wednesday, Feb. 27, 5:30-7 p.m., Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. Presenters are Tanisha Baptiste and Lisa Powell of the Small Business Administration.
“Brand Strategy 101 for Small Businesses,” Wednesday, March 6, 5:30-7 p.m., East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic. Presenter is marketing expert Arlene Saffron.
“Advanced Selling ‘Secrets’” — Part 2 of a 3-Part Series on Finding Relevant Prospects to Develop Business with the Right Customers, Monday, March 11, 5:30-7 p.m., Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. Presenter is Jim Jackson of the Connecticut Small Business Development Center.
“Protect Your Data While Boosting Internet Sales,” Tuesday, March 12, 5:30-7 p.m., The Mystic & Noank Library, 40 Library St., Mystic.
“Getting Your Non-Profit Organization Organized,” Wednesday, March 20, 5:30-7 p.m., East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic. Presenter is Tom Gezo.
“Search Engine Marketing,” Thursday, March 21, 5:30–7:30 p.m., Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. Presenter is Maria Miranda.
For more information about these programs, contact Anne Driscoll at anne.driscoll@ scorevolunteer.org.
Ignite will hold its monthly Office Hours program Feb. 27 with Laura Stetler, the program manager for the Women’s Business Development Council. Business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to schedule a 45-minute session by e-mailing ignite@thamesriverinnovation.org. These free appointments will be hosted at the BioCT Innovation Commons between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Ignite’s monthly office hours are designed to provide local startups with resources and information from an innovative and inspiring professional. Additional Office Hours with mentors will be offered on the last Wednesday of each month.