
pectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents its newest exhibit, Entanglements with an opening weekend Saturday, March 20 (1-6pm) and Sunday, March 21 (1-6pm) with wine and safely bagged snacks. The six-week exhibit (through May 2) is located at 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT. Entanglements will allow visitors to discover original representational and abstract artwork that explores the complex and creative ways objects and people intertwine. A wide selection of paintings, mixed media, sculpture, and photography are available.
Session 4 of our free 5-session ” Fundamentals for Starting Your Business” series covers the essential digital requirements to run a business. You’ll walk away understanding that you do not exist without a web presence, but you don’t need to have a full e-commerce enabled site. We’ll also discuss digital marketing techniques to help you get noticed by your target customers. Attend all 5 sessions (recommended) or any individually.

Join representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard International Ice Patrol and the Cultural Coalition’s Art At the Airport program for a live, interactive event that highlights the most recent public art exhibit at the Groton-New London Airport featuring the work of the Ice Patrol. The International Ice Patrol (IIP) mission is to monitor iceberg danger in the North Atlantic Ocean and provide iceberg warnings to the maritime community for safe navigation. Long range multi-engine U.S. Coast Guard aircraft and crew conduct the primary ice reconnaissance flights for the patrol. Learn more about how the IIP is operated in partnership with other nations. See images of the public art program exhibit from the IIP Operations Center in New London. Plus, view samples of the Spring art exhibit, Take Flight, on view at the Connecticut Airport Authority Groton New London Airport. Q & A to follow.

Join us for a FREE instructor-led curriculum in partnership with NCDC (Norwich Community Development Corporation), Foundry 66, and the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce. Delivered by local area professionals to new or operating small business owners—with or without formal business training—to help you start, grow and strengthen your small business.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are going to be presenting this series remotely via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 1 through May 25. We invite you to take part in any or all of the following classes. Together the series will give you a good foundation for starting or growing your business.
Tuesday Classes are 12:00–1:00 PM
4/6/2021 Banking Services
4/13/2021 Public Speaking and Networking
4/20/2021 Risk Management
4/27/2021 Time Management
5/4/2021 Small Business Insurance
5/11/2021 Social Media Marketing
5/18/2021 Websites, Emails and SEO
5/25/2021 Using Adobe Spark to Create a Video
Thursday Classes are 6:00-7:00 PM
4/1/2021 Is Owning a Business Right for You?
4/8/2021 Business Plans
4/15/2021 Record Keeping
4/22/2021 Credit for Businesses
4/29/2021 Organizational Types
5/6/2021 Financial Management and Cash Flow
5/13/2021 Tax Planning and Reporting
5/20/2021 Chat with the Experts
A social media maven from Miranda Creative will walk you through best practices to maximize the use of Facebook for your business. This presentation is targeted to business owners who have been using Facebook to help their small businesses. Topics include algorithm, page optimization, posts, and advertising (navigating Business Manager and Ads Manager, types of ads, audiences, and measurements/tracking).

The Connecticut Storytelling Festival & Conference offers performances and workshops, featuring headliner Geraldine Buckley, and a host of outstanding professional storytellers. This is our first, full virtual festival, and one low price gives you access to the whole event! It’s the perfect opportunity for story lovers, educators, historians, curators, speakers, and librarians to see what we’re all about! Register today!

Join us for a FREE instructor-led curriculum in partnership with NCDC (Norwich Community Development Corporation), Foundry 66, and the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce. Delivered by local area professionals to new or operating small business owners—with or without formal business training—to help you start, grow and strengthen your small business.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are going to be presenting this series remotely via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 1 through May 25. We invite you to take part in any or all of the following classes. Together the series will give you a good foundation for starting or growing your business.
Tuesday Classes are 12:00–1:00 PM
4/6/2021 Banking Services
4/13/2021 Public Speaking and Networking
4/20/2021 Risk Management
4/27/2021 Time Management
5/4/2021 Small Business Insurance
5/11/2021 Social Media Marketing
5/18/2021 Websites, Emails and SEO
5/25/2021 Using Adobe Spark to Create a Video
Thursday Classes are 6:00-7:00 PM
4/1/2021 Is Owning a Business Right for You?
4/8/2021 Business Plans
4/15/2021 Record Keeping
4/22/2021 Credit for Businesses
4/29/2021 Organizational Types
5/6/2021 Financial Management and Cash Flow
5/13/2021 Tax Planning and Reporting
5/20/2021 Chat with the Experts
In the concluding Session 5 of our free 5-session “Fundamentals for Starting Your Business” series, we’ll discuss start-up and operating costs and essential financial planning and tools. Topics include estimating variable costs, accounting for overhead costs, why a financial plan is important and how to use it.

Join us for a FREE instructor-led curriculum in partnership with NCDC (Norwich Community Development Corporation), Foundry 66, and the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce. Delivered by local area professionals to new or operating small business owners—with or without formal business training—to help you start, grow and strengthen your small business.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are going to be presenting this series remotely via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 1 through May 25. We invite you to take part in any or all of the following classes. Together the series will give you a good foundation for starting or growing your business.
Tuesday Classes are 12:00–1:00 PM
4/6/2021 Banking Services
4/13/2021 Public Speaking and Networking
4/20/2021 Risk Management
4/27/2021 Time Management
5/4/2021 Small Business Insurance
5/11/2021 Social Media Marketing
5/18/2021 Websites, Emails and SEO
5/25/2021 Using Adobe Spark to Create a Video
Thursday Classes are 6:00-7:00 PM
4/1/2021 Is Owning a Business Right for You?
4/8/2021 Business Plans
4/15/2021 Record Keeping
4/22/2021 Credit for Businesses
4/29/2021 Organizational Types
5/6/2021 Financial Management and Cash Flow
5/13/2021 Tax Planning and Reporting
5/20/2021 Chat with the Experts