Events

Description: Business Planning for Food-Preneurs (BPF) is designed to help you plan, expand and grow your food business. This program is seeking food entrepreneurs who have recently launched and started to sell their products (such as a food truck, catering company, or food product line).

Each of the highly interactive 8 sessions focus on a critical aspect of business development, including marketing, sales, and finance. Included in the course is one-on-one mentoring and an opportunity to apply for a $2,500 WBDC Launch Pad Grant.

Accepted applicants receive a 6-month subscription to LivePlan, the world's leading business plan writing software (a $240 value).

Classes are on Monday's - April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, May 6th, 13th, and 20th, 2024

Contact Info: Cost is $199 or $299. Application is due by March 25th. Click here for more information or to register.

Description: Join Sherry Konwerski, WBDC Business Advisor and Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor, for a 3-part hands-on course to learn how to manage your business finances with QuickBooks. In this series, you'll learn a broad range of bookkeeping functions, from setting up QuickBooks, to handling money in/money out, banking,payroll, and much more.

This series is designed for business owners with 1+ years of sales.You must have a QuickBooks Online account to attend this class.A trial account is sufficient.

Classes are on Friday, April 5th, 12th, & 19th, 2024.

Contact Info: Application due by April 5th. Costs is $30. Click here for more information or to register.

Description: Gain a comprehensive understanding of marketing and the tools to develop a strategic marketing plan. This interactive 7-session course is for business owners looking for instruction, support, and expert advice on marketing principles and the ability to put them into action.

The course culminates with a peer-to-peer review session giving you access to a live focus group and actionable feedback. You will leave this course with a comprehensive marketing plan and tactics which you can put in place immediately to help grow your business.

Classes are on Wednesday's - April 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd, 2024.

Contact Info: Registration deadline is March 27, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Cost is $149 / $74 / $0. Click here for more information or to register.

Description: Girls Inc. presents a 4-week workshop on Thursdays where girls (ages 8+) will activate their brains using Girls Inc. Operation SMART curriculum! Your student will enjoy participating in STEM-based projects, allowing them to explore design forms and concepts to bring home creations made with their own hands and ingenuity.

Location Info: 130 Lincoln St., Meriden, CT

Contact Info: Cost is $65 for Members. Click here for more information and to register.

Description: Petillo's "Meriden Food Truck Festival"

Free Admission

Food & Crafters

Two day event

Location Info: 470 Lewis Avenue, Meriden, CT

Contact Info: 860-573-6780

Description: 2024 Food Truck Festival

Free Admissions

Food & Crafters

Location Info: 455 Lewis Avenue, Meriden, CT

Contact Info: 860-573-6780

Description: This installment of the Marketing Made Simple series is tailored for startup women entrepreneurs ready to embark on a branding journey. Explore key facets of brand development, from defining your unique identity to seamless implementation and the art of evolving your brand while scaling. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights and strategies that will propel your brand to new heights!

Contact Info: Registration is required. There is no fee for this webinar. Click here for more information or to register.

Description: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a mandatory marketing tactic if you want your website to be found on Google. SEO is complex and ever-changing, but you can easily understand the basics, and even a small amount of SEO knowledge can make a big difference. Learn proven, repeatable best practices to help you drive traffic to your website. We are offering a 3-Session series covering SEO. You can register for one or all of them. The other two will be scheduled for May and June, so please check back for those on our website and in emails.

Contact Info: Registration is required. There is no fee for this webinar. Click here for more information or to register.

Description: Join WBDC Business Advisor, Carol Cheswick, to learn why having a solid business plan is crucial for success. She will review key parts of a business plan like identifying your customers, understanding your competition, and making financial predictions. You'll get practical tips to create a strong plan for your business, helping you start off on the right foot and set yourself up for success.

Contact Info: Registration is required. There is no fee to participate in this webinar.

Description: This webinar, taking place during Financial Capability Month, is hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor's EBSA, along with the IRS, SBA's Office of Women's Business Ownership, and America Saves.

Learn how to enhance financial security as a woman small business owner. Gain insights on key considerations, retirement savings options, tax advantages, and employee encouragement for saving in your retirement plan. Seize this opportunity to boost your business growth and achieve financial goals.

Contact Info: Click here to register.

Description: Recharge and practice self-care with beginners gentle yoga. No cost to attendees- floor space is limited to the first 10 people. Mats, bolsters, and rolled towels are suggested but not required. Contact TriCircle for more information.

Location Info: 549 Center St, Wallingford, CT

Description: WFC Walk to End HomelessnessThe 2023 event was a great success with nearly 200 walkers raising over $20,000 for WFC!The 2024 event benefits the WYSH House program that offers transitional housing for homeless youth from Meriden, Wallingford, Middletown and across the state.

Location Info: 333 Christian Street, Wallingford, CT 06492

Contact Info: Wayne Valaitis 475-775-4890wvalaits@womenfamilies.org

Description: TECH TIMEAn Immersive IT ExperienceJoin us for a day of innovation, inspiration, and education as we showcase the latest TECH trends and innovations,

Location Info: 133 Elm St., New Haven, CT 06510

Description: Workforce Alliance invites you to join them for a day of innovation, inspiration, and education as they showcase the latest tech trends and innovations.

Location Info: 133 Elm St., New Haven, CT

Description: Workforce Alliance and HUBCap Wallingford presents Medical Career Night. This is an incredible opportunity to explore various resources for career advancement, education, and propfessional growth. Representatives from United Way, Adult Education and other organizations will be joining us to share their support.

Location Info: 128 Center St., Walllingford, CT

Contact Info: For more information, call Angelica Lozano Gomez at 203-867-4030 ext. 267

Description: Just for You Gift Shoppe will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care. All you have to do is mention Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care and twenty percent of the day's total purchases will help the agency care for individuals and families in the home.

Just for You Gift Shoppe lends itself to wonderful gifts - just in time for Mother's Day.

Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care, serving Central Connecticut, is a licensed, nonprofit agency offering nursing care, hospice, medical social services, physical, speech, occupational therapy and home health aides.

Location Info: 979 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Plantsville, CT

Description: Gain a clear understanding of business building fundamentals and emerge from this class with a solid blueprint firmly in hand. Turn your business idea into a well thought-out road map for your venture. This 7-session course is taught virtually by industry experts in a dynamic peer-to-peer environment and is supported by online tools and decision worksheets to guide you every step of the way.

Classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays - May 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 12st, 23rd, and May 28th, 2024.

Contact Info: Application due by April 26th at 5:00 pm. Registration is required. Cost is $149 for the whole class. Click here for more information or to register.

Description: Girls Inc's 23rd Annual Strong, Smart, and Bold Awards Celebration honors those role models in our community who are positively impacting the lives and futures of Connecticut's girls and emulate our mission of inspiring girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold.

Cocktail Hour starts at 5:00pm. Dinner and Presentations start at 6:00pm. There will be cash bar and Silent Auction.

Honoreers this year are:-Strong, Smart, and Bold Woman of the Year - Hilda Santiago, CT State Representative-Strong Award - Yvette Highsmith Francis, Community Health Center- Smart Award - Donna Hylton, STEAM Train Inc.- Bold Award - Nickimmy Hayes, Meriden Board of Education

Location Info: Alumni Hall, 105 Ella Grasso Blvd., New Britain, CT

Contact Info: Click here for more information or to register or call 203-235-7146 or e-mail.

Give to the EVERY Girl Campaign.Click here if you'd like to make a gift toward this year's support campaign.

Description: Girls Inc. presents a 4-week workshop on Thursdays where girls (ages 8+) will activate their brains using Girls Inc. Operation SMART curriculum! Your student will enjoy participating in STEM-based projects, allowing them to explore different kinds of gaming and even create games made with their own hands and ingenuity.

Location Info: 130 Lincoln St., Meriden, CT

Contact Info: Cost is $65 for members. Click here for more information or to register.

Description: The Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA is proud to announce the fourth annual Night of Stars fundraising event to support the community mission of the Y. This year we are pleased to honor our stars of the night, Eliot White and Liz White Notarangelo. All proceeds benefit the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA's Annual Campaign.

Together, we can provide safe fun summer camp, high quality nurturing childcare, STEM and arts programs to nurture creative minds and spirits, opportunities for kids and adults to stay active, housing for those who are homeless, and holiday meals for our neighbors in need.

Location Info: High Hill Rd., Meriden, CT

Contact Info: For more information visit their website or call 203-235-6386. Tickets are advance purchase only.