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Managing Money in Your Business – March Cohort “Strategic Financial Planning”
Virtual Program: March 5,11,19,26 (6 PM -7:30 PM) A 4-session interactive course designed to transform your business’s financial future by developing practical skills in financial forecasting, bookkeeping, pricing strategies, and capital acquisition. This comprehensive program combines real-world applications in pricing strategies with proven tools to help you build a stronger, more profitable business. After completing […]

Cybersmart Entrepreneurs: Protecting Your Small Business (February 27, 2025)
Live webinar event: February 27, 2025, from 11 AM – 12 PM Description Best Practices to Keep Your Business and Customers Safe! Speaker: Valeria Bisceglia, CTSBDC Business Advisor Guest Speaker: Meredith Glasgow, CT APEX Procurement Specialist Tailored exclusively for small business owners, this webinar will guide you through the essential cybersecurity principles. By the end […]

Reducing Risk & Ensuring Compliance: Essential Regulations for New & Existing Businesses (March 5, 2025)
Live webinar event: March 5, 2025, from 12 PM – 1 PM Description Get Your Business on Track: Key Tips for Compliance! Guest Speaker: Mary Kay Della Camera, CTSBDC Business Advisor This webinar is designed to help small business owners navigate essential requirements and regulations. We’ll guide you in understanding key requirements, including those from the […]

Small Business Lending Expo (March 27)
Meet SBA Lenders When: March 27, from 9 am to 12 pm Where: Central Connecticut State University Alumni Hall, 39 Ella Grasso Blvd, New Britain CT. 06053. This is an in-person event. Attention small businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and existing businesses. Come interact with SBA lenders and learn what they have to offer regarding access to […]

PAST EVENT. SBIR/STTR Accelerator February – April Cohort
Accelerator: Current Cohort: Feb 25 – April 1 (6 Tuesdays) 12:00 – 1:30 PM Via Webex. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide grants to eligible companies to help them conduct research & develop and work to commercialize their innovations. The Phase I ($50k – $250k), and the Phase II […]

PAST EVENT. Managing Money in Your Business – February Cohort “Financial Essentials”
Virtual Program: February 5,11,19,26 (6 PM -7:30 PM) A 4-session interactive course designed to empower small business owners with practical financial insights and tools. Learn key financial concepts and terms, track cash flow, report finances, and understand the importance of business credit. After completing this course you will: Understand key strategies for revenue generation and […]

PAST EVENT. Kickstart Your Startup with a Lean Business Model (January 30, 2025)
Live webinar event: January 30, 2025, from 11 AM – 12 PM Description Startup Founders and Newer Business Owners Need to Make Sure They Build Their Businesses on a Strong Foundation – a Solid Business Model Guest Speaker: Jim Jackson, CTSBDC Business Advisor Learn how to leverage the Lean Business Canvas and specific approaches to […]

PAST EVENT – Managing Money in Your Business – December Cohort
Virtual Program: December 3,5,10,12 (6 PM -7:30 PM) As a small business owner, you understand the importance of being ready for opportunities when they arise. Whether you are looking to apply for a loan, grant, or credit line, having a good handle on your numbers increases your chances of approval and favorable terms. In this […]

PAST EVENT- Optimizing Operations and Supply Chain: Strategies to Boost Efficiency (November 19)
Live webinar event: November 19, 11 AM – 12 PM Are you a service or manufacturing entrepreneur looking to improve how your business runs day to day? Struggling with high costs, quality control, customer satisfaction, or inefficiencies in your business or supply chain? This webinar is here to help! We’ll guide you through key strategies […]

PAST EVENT – Access to Capital: Meet SBA Lenders (November 15)
Access to Capital: Meet SBA Lenders! When: November 15,9 am to 12 pm Where: CT State Community College Naugatuck Valley, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT, Waterbury Attention: small businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and existing businesses. Come and discover what SBA Lenders have to offer regarding access to capital. Meet with banks and mission-based, non-profit lenders. Learn […]
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View all newsCTSBDC Announces Small Business Lending Expo on March 27, 2025
East Hartford, CT — The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC), SBA- Connecticut, and Central Connecticut State University will host a Small Business Lending Expo on March 27, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 39 Ella Grasso Blvd, New Britain CT. 06053 This in-person event is designed for small businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and […]
CTSBDC Client and UConn Alum Hayley Segar to Appear on ABC’s Shark Tank
East Hartford, CT — January 22, 2025 — The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) is proud to announce that one of its clients, Hayley Segar, will appear on ABC’s Shark Tank on Friday, January 24, at 8 p.m. Segar, a University of Connecticut alum and founder of the swimwear brand onewith, is set to […]
PAST EVENT – Connecticut’s 3rd Access to Capital Event to Connect Small Businesses with SBA Lenders
Waterbury, CT — November 4, 2024 — The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC), in collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Connecticut District and CT State Community College Naugatuck Valley, is pleased to announce the Access to Capital: Meet SBA Lenders event. This in-person event, taking place on November 15, 2024, from 9:00 […]
PAST EVENT – Connecticut’s 3rd Access to Capital Event to Connect Small Businesses with SBA Lenders
Waterbury, CT — November 4, 2024 — The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC), in collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Connecticut District and CT State Community College Naugatuck Valley, is pleased to announce the Access to Capital: Meet SBA Lenders event. This in-person event, taking place on November 15, 2024, from 9:00 […]
Connecticut Small Business Development Center to Host Free Virtual Webinars in November for Small Business Owners
East Hartford, CT — October 24, 2024 — The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) is pleased to announce a lineup of free webinars throughout November, designed to empower Connecticut’s small business community with essential resources and expert insights. Running from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, these virtual sessions cover critical topics that will help […]
CTSBDC Honors Business Advisor Scott Arnold as 2024 State Star
Connecticut Small Business Development Center is proud to announce that Scott Arnold has been selected as the 2024 State Star! This prestigious award, given annually, recognizes a member of the CTSBDC staff who has demonstrated exemplary performance and a strong commitment to small business success. Scott Arnold is a results-oriented Finance and Economic/Community Development professional […]
CTSBDC Participates in West Haven’s First Small Business Forum, Receives Overwhelming Attendance
Mayor Dorinda Borer and the city’s Economic Development Commission presented the first forum of its kind for small-business owners at West Haven High School on Tuesday, June 11. With more than 100 business owners in attendance, the forum consisted of speakers from local, state, and federal agencies sharing the resources available for businesses to thrive. As […]