In March, the world was thrust into a global pandemic, that, looking back, has caused massive human and economic suffering.
From business owners to non-profits to hospitals- you name it- they have all been affected by this pandemic. Pretty much everyone has had to pivot and adapt to survive the coronavirus crisis.
HBJ began a series of webinars beginning in March 2020. It was the mission of the Hartford Business Journal to be the leading source of business news, economic news and anything beyond, whether it be with the healthcare systems, or re-opening CT. We wanted to continue to be there for our readers through all of this.
Please feel free to explore our numerous webinars presented this year. We thank you for your support during this time- and look forward to what we can present to you in 2021.
Webinar Summaries:
The Cares Act & PPP Forgiveness: The answers you need.
The PPP was created by the CARES Act to provide forgivable loans to eligible small businesses to keep American workers on payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic. New guidelines have just been released to help small businesses seek forgiveness at the conclusion of the eight-week covered period.
Speakers:
Tim Bergstrom, Regional President for Hartford CT Market, Webster Bank
Taylor Shea, Partner, Robinson + Cole
Drew Andrews, Managing Partner and CEO, Whittlesey
CLICK HERE TO VIEW A RECORDING OF THIS WEBINAR ON-DEMAND, ANY TIME.
The Cares Act and the PPP: Round 2!
After the first $350 billion ran out in just 14 days, small businesses in Connecticut and around the country are getting a second shot at Paycheck Protection Program loans, as the COVID-19 crisis rages, impacting virtually every small business.
The panelists and industry experts:
David Lehman, Commissioner & Governor's Senior Economic Advisor
Wendell G. Davis, SBA Regional Administrator, New England
Tim Bergstrom, Regional President for Hartford CT Market, Webster Bank
Taylor Shea, Partner, Robinson + Cole
Drew Andrews, Managing Partner and CEO, Whittlesey
If you have questions, or are unclear about if and how the PPP can work for you- get the facts from a panel of expert professionals who will boil things down and bring clarity.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW A RECORDING OF SESSION 1 ON-DEMAND, ANY TIME.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW A RECORDING OF SESSION 2 ON-DEMAND, ANY TIME.
Economic Outlook: What’s next for Connecticut?
As Connecticut continues to gradually reopen the economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, it is time to reassess, plan, and work toward full economic recovery. In a two-part webinar series to be presented in late June and early July, the Hartford Business Journal will bring together experts to assess the length and severity of the economic downturn and discuss the short and long term economic outlook for the region and state.
Our experts will help you understand and process what the economic indicators are saying, what industries and geographies will be most affect, and when the conditions might improve.
Join Hartford Business Journal Editor Greg Bordonaro as he hosts the two panel discussions, including one with leading statewide and national economists, as well as a second panel including both government and business leaders who will give a read on the state of the economy in Connecticut.
Session 1
A group of our region's most respected scholars and economists will provide critical insights to the current situation, and what the future might hold for Connecticut's economy, including broader trends and factors that employers should know about. Panelists include:
Fred Carstensen, Professor of Finance and Economics and Director of Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis, University of Connecticut School of Business
Dr. Daniel Cooper, Senior Economist and Policy Advisor Research, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Fred McKinney, Carlton Highsmith Chair Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Director of the People's United Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Professor of Entrepreneurship & Strategy, Quinnipiac
CLICK HERE TO VIEW A RECORDING OF SESSION 1, ON-DEMAND, ANY TIME.
Session 2
Business and economic development experts will provide strong insight and context to the complex factors affecting our near-term and long-term economic growth trends. Panelists include:
David Lehman, Commissioner, Department of Economic and Community Development
David Griggs, President & CEO, MetroHartford Alliance
John S. Traynor, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, People's United Advisors
CLICK HERE TO VIEW A RECORDING OF SESSION 2, ON-DEMAND, ANY TIME.
Healthcare Leadership Forum: Session One
Covid 19 & Connecticut’s Health Care Leaders: The View from Ground Zero
For Connecticut's hospitals and health systems the challenges presented by the COVID-19 crisis represent the greatest test of systems, processes and mission in more than a generation, and perhaps ever.
Aside from providing front line treatment efficiently and effectively to tens of thousand of patients, Connecticut's health care systems are large institutions that are best-in-class nationally and worldwide when it comes to organizing and delivering care.
What have our state's best providers learned from the COVID-19 crisis? How have they coped with the virulent and fast pace of the pandemic? What do they see in the near future regarding the evolving nature of the illness, and what does the end game look like?
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RECORDING OF SESSION 1, ON-DEMAND, ANY TIME
Session 2: Getting CT Back to Work- What Will It Take?
In this session we will bring together panelists with deep experience to discuss what will be required to get Connecticut back to work. What role will the government play, what can we expect and when, related to bringing back non-essential workers? What specific safety measures must be in place in order for your staff to safely and confidently return to work? These are urgent questions on the minds of every employer and every employee.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RECORDING OF SESSION 2, ON-DEMAND, ANY TIME.
Questions about these webinars? Contact Events Manager, Christina Zuraw, at czuraw@hartfordbusiness.com or at 860-236-9998 ext 134
