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For the first time, the Showcase will focus on the theme of “going green” which is designed to give small and minority businesses tools to reduce energy consumption, maximize efficient building design, and increase recycling and reuse of materials. These are steps which have the twin benefit to small businesses of significantly cutting costs while at the same time reducing carbon emissions and benefitting the environment. “Small businesses in Connecticut are responsible for 96% of the new jobs created over the past ten years, and the growth of these businesses helps to grow our state’s economy and job base,” said Bysiewicz, Connecticut’s chief business registrar. “We need to continue in our efforts to promote the establishment and enhancement of our small and minority-owned businesses if we are to truly commit ourselves to quality job growth.” The showcase will feature exhibits by more than 50 companies, including representatives from IBM and Microsoft who will be making offering computer software and hardware which are both energy efficient and provide businesses with ‘green’ solutions. There will also be seminars and panels focusing on subjects such as improving customer service, alternative financing, and avoiding foreclosure in the current credit climate. Representatives from various state and federal agencies will also be on hand to and answer questions and help small and minority business owners navigate their way through regulations that must be followed and forms that must be completed for different areas of business. The Connecticut Showcases have been held twice each year in different locations across the state. These include events similar to traditional business expos; however, they are carefully designed to accommodate the small and minority-owned enterprises. “These business showcases provide ‘one-stop-shopping’ for small business owners in the areas of marketing, networking, funding, and developing partnerships with local businesses,” said Secretary of the State Bysiewicz. Sponsoring this year’s Connecticut Showcase are: Black Enterprise, Comcast, State Farm, Carmody & Torrence LLP, CDA/Urbank, Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce, www.buildingctgreen.com, www.smallbusinesscamp.com, Anquillare, Ruocco, Traester & CO., La Guia Hispana, Performance Edge, Webster Bank, CONNDOT, CMSDC, CTPhoneBook.com, Microsoft, Office of the Business Advocate, and WYBC 94.3 FM. For more information visit: www.CTShowcase.org © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Connecticut residents reminded that they have one month to register to vote for November 4th election - Sep 25, 2008 - 3:30 PM 2008: Year of the Woman - Sep 24, 2008 - 9:51 AM Program pays tribute to Connecticut’s World War II Veterans - Sep 22, 2008 - 5:51 PM Bysiewicz to honor Trumbull World War II veterans - Sep 19, 2008 - 4:59 PM Bysiewicz applauds U.S. House of Representatives passage of Veterans Voting Support Act - Sep 18, 2008 - 4:14 PM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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