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2021 The Big Connect Attendee Registration
*All programs are FREE ADMISSION ON-LINE: WED. NOV. 17
ALL DAY
IN PERSON: THU. NOV. 18
Event Hours: 7 A.M. - 4 P.M. | Show Floor Hours 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
EVENT PARKING
Chapel Square Parking Garage | 155 Temple Street, New Haven
Crown Street Parking Garage | 213 Crown Street, New Haven
Temple Street Parking Garage | 230 George Street, New Haven
Due to the ongoing Pandemic, the Chamber will require all attendees to be vaccinated or provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 24 hours of any in-person event. Also, the Chamber will require all attendees to wear a mask throughout all in-person events, regardless of vaccination status and mask mandates by municipality (city or town).
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Keynote Speaker: "Finding Your Groove In a New ERA"
Michael Jai White, Founder and President, Jaigantic Studios
Michael Jai White, whose work as an actor, director and writer includes ?Arrow,? ?The Dark Knight,? ?Spawn? and ?Mortal Kombat: Legacy,? announced the launch of Jaigantic Studios, which will be Connecticut?s first mini-major studio, Jaigantic Studios.
The New Haven facility will house several soundstages, production offices, post-production and support facilities and motion capture stages, which will feature 360-degree virtual production volumes. White?s venture aims to solidify New Haven as a primary entertainment market by combining Connecticut?s favorable film and TV tax incentives with the tri-state area?s talent pool, innovative technology and turnkey production facilities.
"5th Annual Nonprofit Stars Align" Awards Breakfast
Join us early for the Chamber's Nonprofit Resource Council will honor 4 individuals or organizations who have made impressive impacts on the region.
GOOGLE presents:
"Make Your Website Work for You" with Sixcia Devine
Now more than ever, Americans need digital skills to land the jobs they want, advance their careers, and grow their businesses. Grow with Google aims to help by providing free training, tools and expertise.
Grow with Google believes that technology has the power to unlock new opportunities for growth. When those opportunities are available to everyone, communities across the country can achieve their full potential.
Leading in The New Era
A guide for increasing leadership and organizational clarity
The pandemic has been a true test of leadership and organizational clarity across industries and around the world.
Presenter: David A. O?Brien, WorkChoice Solutions, LLC
David O?Brien is President of WorkChoice Solutions, a trusted provider of leadership training, coaching and consulting services that was founded in 2000. His first book, The Navigator?s Handbook, 101 Leadership Lessons for Work & Life was released in 2010. David?s second book, The Navigator?s Compass, 101 Steps Toward Leadership Excellence had a nationwide release in 2016. Additionally, his articles have appeared in a wide range of publications.
Women's Power Panel: "Avoiding the Impostor Syndrome"
The ABC's of Cannabusiness: Understanding the New Law/Timelines, Regulations, Application/ Licensing Process
"Redefining Collaborations & Resources"
"Financial Literacy for Small Business Owners"
?Entrepreneurship? with Olivier Kpognon
"Networking in An Authentic Way"
AND MORE!
Want to show off your business?! Expo exhibitor booths are still available! REGISTER HERE
Date and Time
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM ESTOnline: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
In-Person: Thursday, November 18, 2021
Event Hours: 7 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Expo Floor Hours: 9 A.M. to 4 P.M
Location
WED. NOV. 17 ON-LINE component hosted with WHOVAFees/Admission
This event is free and open to the public!
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