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Business Resource Center
News & Events
Summer 2018
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Summer Reading is for Everyone
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Log your reading and visit the Library to receive fabulous prizes.
Learn more here.
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Access the SPL Summer Newsletter
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The Simsbury Public Library summer newsletter includes programs from all departments through August 2018.
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Wednesday Night is Business Night
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What is the Music Business?
Wednesday, June 20, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
FSPL Program Room
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Learn about the music and recording industry from guest speaker Dr. Eric A. Galm, Associate Professor of Music and Chair of the Department of Music at Trinity College and help kick off our Summer Reading theme "Libraries Rock!"
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Sweeping Changes to Sexual Harassment Laws: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Wednesday, June 27, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
FSPL Program Room
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Learn from guest speakers Lou George and Ray Hassett, partners at Hassett & George, P.C. Co-sponsored by the Simsbury Chamber of Commerce and Greater Hartford SCORE Chapter.
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The Importance of International Etiquette for Business & Personal Travel
Wednesday, July 11, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
FSPL Program Room
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This workshop will explore several countries etiquette, expectations and decorum for traveling abroad. Enjoy an interactive trip with etiquette expert Karen Thomas.
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How to Land Podcast Guest Appearances to Grow Your Business
Wednesday, July 18, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
FSPL Program Room
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Discover the most powerful way to attract the attention of high-profile podcasters, the secret of a successful podcast pitch, how to leverage your podcast appearances to grow your list, and more from guest speaker Cloris Kylie.
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Getting Started on LinkedIn
Wednesday, July 25, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Technology Learning Center
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Trish McGrath of EDGE Career Solutions will share with you the best type of information to include in your profile, the right type of activity to attract attention and how to grow your professional network.
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Entrepreneurship and the
Craft Beer Business
Wednesday, August 1, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
FSPL Program Rom
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Guest speaker Ben Braddock, Founder, Co-owner and Head Brewer of Hog River Brewing Company (Hartford, CT) will touch on business planning, funding and his overall experience as a small business owner in the crowded craft beer market.
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Medicare Essentials
Wednesday, August 15, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
FSPL Program Rom
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Learn how to enroll for government coverage and make the choice between Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage plans from guest speakers Noris Christensen and Eric Bleimeister of Christensen Insurance, LLC.
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Rediscover Your Strengths & Discover Your Career Options
Wednesday, August 22, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Technology Learning Center
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Identify your true career strengths through a simple yet effective career assessment, understand how your Holland Code can help you explore your career options, and more with guest speaker Deb Krawiec, Principal Career Management Consultant for Arrow Career Consulting.
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Leveraging the Strength of LinkedIn
Wednesday, August 29, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Technology Learning Center
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Geared towards intermediate and advanced LinkedIn users, this hands-on workshop with Trish McGrather of EDGE Career Solutions, will help you get the most out of LinkedIn features and functionality.
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Free Business Counseling with SCORE®
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2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursdays each month
1-hour appointments between 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Barnes Conference Room
SCORE® is a non-profit organization, sponsored by the Small Business Administration, offering free, confidential counseling and mentoring to small businesses and non-profits.
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Computer & Technology Programs
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Resume Overview
Monday, June 25, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Technology Learning Center
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Resume do's and don'ts will be provided, followed up by an in-class 1:1 critique from guest speaker Deb Krawiec, Principal Career Management Consultant for Arrow Career Consulting.
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Facebook Workshop: The Basics
Tuesday, June 26, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Technology Learning Center
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Please bring login information to create your account (email address and password). You are also encouraged to bring digital copies of your own pictures.
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Introduction to Word 2016
4-Part Class
Mondays, July 9-30, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Technology Learning Center
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This course focuses on the basics of creating Word documents. You'll learn how to navigate the Word window, add text and pictures with formatting, and the basics of tables, charts and text boxes, and more.
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macOS Basics
Thursday, July 12, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Program Room 2
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Mac Consultant Sue Werner will start with the basics including navigating the operating system and then will cover some built-in applications. Bring your own device.
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Facebook Workshop: I'm on Facebook, Now What?
Tuesday, July 17, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Technology Learning Center
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Learn how to customize your Facebook profile, create posts, work with the Facebook photo albums, chat, groups, and more. Participants should have a Facebook account and know how to post.
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Intermediate Mac: Tips & Tricks
Thursday, August 2, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Program Room 2
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Mac Consultant Sue Werner will cover customizing your dock and sidebar, taking screenshots and screencasts (video), screen sharing to a remote user and more. We'll also dive a bit deeper into built-in applications. Bring your own device.
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Friday, July 20, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Technology Learning Center
This session will focus on how to get started using the popular digital music service, Spotify.
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Friday, July 27, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Technology Learning Center
This session will focus on how to get started using the popular personalized radio service, Pandora.
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Friday, August 3, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Technology Learning Center
This session will cover the key differences and features of Apple's music offerings including iTunes, iTunes Match & Apple Music.
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Do you know that there is a Job & Career Board in the Simsbury Public Library Business Resource Center?
Drop off your flyer at the Library or email it to Sarah at
sarahl@simsburylibrary.info
. If possible, please include a date to apply by.
Do you know the Simsbury Public Library also has a Teen Job Center?
This initiative aims to connect teens with local jobs. If you have a job that is appropriate for a teen, please let us know or consider filling out a Business Application
here
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Did you know? You can advertise community events online for free! If you have an event happening in Simsbury, you can post it to the community calendar managed by the Simsbury Main Street Partnership.
Visit
www.simsburyevents.com
and click on "Submit an Event" to fill out a submission form. Events will be posted to the calendar within one week.
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Invite your colleagues, family, or friends to join you at any of our upcoming programs which are free and open to the public.
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Contact the Business Resource Coordinator
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Sarah Loudenslager
Business Resource Center Coordinator
Simsbury Public Library
725 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
860-658-7663 x2107
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#SoMuchHappensHere #SimsburyLibraryRocks
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