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Entrepreneurship in Our Community

A free networking event, "Entrepreneurship in Our Community," was postponed because of weather, and is now Thursday, March 7, from 6-8 p.m. at the Burroughs-Saden Library, 925 Broad St., Bridgeport. Sponsored by the Southern Connecticut Black Chamber of Commerce and BPT-OIC Inc The event lays out the groundwork for small-business owners, prospective entreprenuers and residents…

Latino Scholarship Fund Inc. 2019 Application

Deadline for receipt of completed applications is a postmark date of March 30th, 2019. Application for this scholarship is open to Latino high school seniors attending high schools or residing in Fairfield County Connecticut or the Town of New Milford, Connecticut. The application and full eligibility criteria is available on the website: https://www.latinoscholarshipfund.com/how-to-apply-active. Please e-mail:…

Gateway Community College Free Course: Money Management For Life

Gateway Community College has developed a program to help adults manage money today and plan for the future. Learn how to budget your money Make a financial plan for your life Let your money work for you All tuition, materials, college fees and parking are included. Dates: March 19th - May 7th Days: Tuesday and…

UB Ernest C. Trefz School of Business Executive Speaker Series – Smart Cities: Building a Better World for Future Generations

Mike Barlow, Author & Award Winning Journalist and Cornelia Levy-Bencheton, Marketing Strategist & Futurist present: Smart Cities: Building a Better World for Future Generations Through Smart Design, Smart Engineering and Smart Planning Tuesday, February 26, 2019 5:30 – 7:30 pm Jacobson Lecture Hall (Mandeville Room 104) 5:30 – 6:00 pm Refreshments 6:00 – 7:00 pm…

When Saturday, March 2 2019 10:00am Where Read's Artspace 1042 Broad Street Bridgeport, CT Thousands of vinyl LP's, 45's, CD's, posters, and memorabilia, eats and drinks from Two Roads Brewing Company and Brewport, and WPKN DJ's spinning live. Join over 30 great music dealers, stocking nearly 50 tables of LPs, CDs, 45s & other music…

2019 Civics 101 Workshop: Building Community Power Through Civic Knowledge

Date/Time Saturday March, 23rd–Sunday March 24th, 2019 Location University of Bridgeport Shintaro Akatsu School of Design (SASD) 84 Iranistan Avenue Bridgeport CT 06604 Civics 101 is a weekend workshop dedicated to boosting civic knowledge and participation here in Bridgeport. It pulls together people who’ve been in the trenches, have subject matter expertise, and are willing…

HIP Webinar: How Will National Child Welfare System Changes Impact Latino Children?

Are you aware of the significant changes to the national child welfare system, and the impact this will have on Latino children and families? Learn about the Family First Prevention Services Act, and the enhanced options, opportunities, and strategies for leveraging investments to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families, and to strengthen support…

Public Hearing and Design Workshop for Resilient Bridgeport

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 6:00-8:00PM Schelfhaudt Gallery Arnold Bernhard Arts and Humanities Center 84 Iranistan Avenue, Bridgeport, CT A Public Hearing and Design Workshop for Resilient Bridgeport will be held at the Schelfhaudt Gallery, located in the Arnold Bernhard Arts and Humanities Center, 84 Iranistan Avenue in Bridgeport, CT. PUBLIC HEARING The evening will begin…

Grant Writing Course at Housatonic Community College

This course offers an overview of grant writing basics, including general guidelines, language, statement of need, cover letter, executive summary, evaluation, budget, etc. It will cover sample grants and discuss researching of funding opportunities. The course is recommended for individuals involved in grant procurement and grant preparation. UPCOMING COURSE INFORMATION CRN: 2189 DAYS: FRIDAY DATE:…

The Bridgeport Parent Leadership Training Institute

PLTI is a family civics initiative of the Connecticut Commission on Women, Children & Seniors Helping parents who care Become parents who lead The Parent Leadership Training Institute enables parents to become leading advocates for children. Parents' opinions are often unheard. They lack advocacy skills, but not the motivation or will to change their children's…