There are new programs started under the legislation HB 6801
– An Act Promoting Economic Growth and Job Creation in the State, which is aimed at reinventing Connecticut by spurring the creation of new jobs, encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship, and strengthening the state’s overall competitiveness. This is a push to change mindsets - to get businesses to make that new hire or new investment in their capabilities with matching grants, loans, and tax credits - there is a lot of money available here - How can you know if there is a fit for you? Attend one of these sessions or learn more at DECDs website. Read more....
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The Women of Innovation® Planning Committee of the Connecticut Technology Council is seeking nominations of women in Connecticut for recognition of their efforts in the technology, science and engineering fields for the 2012 Women of Innovation® Awards Dinner. The eighth annual awards dinner will be held at the Aqua Turf in Southington on March 1st, 2012. - Deadline for nominations, December 12, 2011. Nominate today!
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Nearly 400 entrepreneurs, investors and service providers gathered on October 27, 2011 at The Omni Hotel in New Haven for the Fifth Annual Innovation Pipeline Awards, a celebration of the most promising early stage and emerging technology companies in Connecticut identified by the Connecticut Technology Council (CTC) as having the best potential to be a successful enterprise. For more info about the event and the Tech Companies to Watch, click here ...
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Demand for IT specialists in Connecticut continues to disappoint. In October, the number of IT job openings declined 10.6%, leaving job seekers with 760 opportunities (estimate). This is the lowest demand since March 2010. All industry sectors retreated except Pharmaceuticals where we found a small improvement. Read more...
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In person:
Check CTC's Technology Community Calendar which lists tech oriented events around the state.
Virtually:
Grab the blog feeds:
CTC's Official Blog
Matthew Nemerson's Blog
Tech Companies to Watch Blog
Online Networking:
follow us on Twitter.com/CTTech
Facebook Fan Page, search for Connecticut Technology Council
LinkedIn groups:
Connecticut Innovation Pipeline Group
Connecticut Advanced Manufacturing Group
Connecticut Broadband Group
Connecticut Energy and Environmental Technology Group
Connecticut Life Sciences Group
Connecticut Women of Innovation
Connecticut Technology Council Members Only Group
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