Helping small businesses start, grow, and thrive.
Connecticut Small Business Development Center’s trained and experienced full-time advisors work with a variety of small businesses in all industries and stages of development by providing no-cost advisory services. How can we help you today?
Existing & Upcoming CTSBDC Programs
News & Events
Fraud Prevention for Businesses
No-Cost In-Person May 8, 2026 12 – 1:30 p.m. WORK_SPACE, 903 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Free parking available REGISTER Join Austin LaVoie, Branch Manager and AVP at Dime Bank, alongside CTSBDC Advisor Shelly Koehler, for an informative workshop focused on protecting your small business from fraud. As today’s businesses operate in an increasingly digital […]
How to Start a Business & An Intro to Business Banking
No-Cost In-Person May 6, 2026 8 – 9:30 a.m. WORK_SPACE, 903 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Free Parking Available REGISTER Join CTSBDC Advisor Shelly Koehler and Austin LaVoie, Branch Manager, AVP, Dime Bank for an in-depth view of what it takes to bring your dream of owning a business to life. It all starts with […]
Business Growth Accelerator Program
Free – Online Dates: April 28 & 30, May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19 & 21 Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. REGISTER As a small business owner, every day feels like a challenge. You’re working longer hours… managing cash flow… chasing new customers… but no matter how hard you push forward, you feel… stuck. […]
Here for you at every stage of your business
Start or launch a business
Whether it's your first time starting a business or you've started many, speaking to our Pre Venture Business Advisors can help you prepare to launch a successful business.
Contact us to get started today.
Expand your customer base
Our Business Advisors have the experience and expertise to help existing businesses reach new markets, explore industry trends, attract new customers, and many other tasks which may help grow your business.
Business Operations: Our Operations team offers advising on topics including business planning, strategic planning, growth strategy, business model development, intellectual property, operations and process, cybersecurity and more. Contact us to learn more.
Customer Acquisition: If you are looking for support in expanding your customer base and revenue stream including market research, marketing strategies, digital marketing, SEO, ecommerce, international trade/export, government contracting, and more. Contact us today to get started.
Raise capital for my business
Our Capital Access team has many years of experiencing helping business access the capital they need to grown or sustain their business. With many personal relationships with some of Connecticut's premier lenders, CTSBDC advisors can help you evaluate your financial options. In addition to traditional lending programs, CTSBDC advisors work with community funding institutions focused on helping small businesses.
Contact us today and get connected with a Capital Access business advisor.
Learning and Resources
Connecticut Small Business Development Center provides a variety of online resources for small businesses. From live events to on-demand recording webinars, and helpful business tips, CTSBDC provides no-cost resources to help your business at any stage.
We provide expert guidance and support to empower your business's success.
We help many Connecticut businesses
At the Connecticut Small Business Development Center, our team is passionate about helping small business owners reach their business goals. Our professional, expert advisors offer guidance and support so you can focus on growing your business. Whether a new idea, a new product or a new location – we help you turn your dream into a reality by helping you access funding, create new strategies and find critical information.
Our online business resources will help you grow
Our expert advising services are available on-demand for you to access at your convenience. We have a library of recorded webinars, business tips, and online resources to help small businesses learn how to grow and manage their business.
