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04/09/2025

Small Business Lending Expo (June 3)

Meet SBA Lenders When: June 3, from 9 am to 12 pm Where: Connecticut State Community College -Three Rivers – 574 New London Tpke., Norwich, CT 06360 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 […]

webinar 7/16
03/31/2025

Understanding the Business Loan Process (July 16, 2025)

Live webinar event: July 16, 2025, from 12 PM – 1 PM Description  Join our 60-Minute Virtual Business Plan Masterclass! Guest Speaker: Scott Arnold, CTSBDC Business Advisor  This webinar is designed to help small business owners navigate the loan application process with confidence. You will gain a clear understanding of what lenders look for, what […]

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03/27/2025

Cómo Obtienen Crédito los Negocios [How Businesses Obtain Credit] With KeyBank (May 29, 2025)

Webinario: 29 de mayo 2025, de 12 PM – 1:30 PM Construye un Crédito Personal y de Negocios Sólido Idioma: Español Persona de Contacto: Pilar Illanes, Coordinadora Un paso clave para todo recién llegado/a que quiere iniciar un negocio en Connecticut. Invitada: Helen Paulino-Weiss, Gerente de Sucursal AVP, KeyBank En este webinar aprenderás: Cómo los pequeñas […]

WEBINAR MARCH 27
03/26/2025

Unlock Business Growth with Strong Credit (May 29, 2025)

Live webinar event: May 29, 2025, from 6 PM – 7 PM Description  Startup Founders and Newer Business Owners Need to Make Sure They Have a Strong Credit Foundation Guest Speaker: Stephen Robert, CEO Bedrock Credit America Your credit is more than a number. It’s your key to funding, opportunities, and financial stability.  Whether you’re […]

SBIR STTR MAY & JUNE COHORT
03/25/2025

SBIR/STTR Accelerator May- June Cohort

Accelerator: Current Cohort: May 20 – June 24 (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 […]

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03/24/2025

Launch Your Business with Confidence! (May 7, 2025)

Live webinar event: May 7, 2025, from 12 PM – 1 PM Description  Join our 60-Minute Virtual Business Plan Masterclass! Guest Speaker: Christine Sullivan, CTSBDC Business Advisor Learn how to craft a solid business plan that sets you up for success! Whether you’re a startup entrepreneur or refining your existing business, this class will give […]

WERBINAR BANNER
03/18/2025

Managing Money in Your Business – May Cohort “Strategic Financial Planning”

Virtual Program: May 5/7, 5/14 , 5/21 ,5/28  (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. […]

WEBINAR RECORDING 4.17.25
04/13/2025

PAST EVENT. How to Prepare for Loans and Grants: (April 17, 2025)

Live webinar event: April 17, 2025, from 11 PM – 12 PM Description Basic requirements to successfully access capital and scale your business! Speaker: CTSBDC Business Advisor Jon Carlisle This webinar is designed to help small business owners understand “what”, “why,” and “how” their credit and financial profile can affect the outcome of a loan […]

webinar Exit and Succesion
03/05/2025

PAST EVENT. Webinar Series: Exit, Succession Planning & Employee Ownership Options (April 23 & 30)

Live webinar event: April 23 & April 30, 2025, from 12APM – 1 PM   Speakers: Michelle Augustyn and Shelly Koehler, CTSBDC Business Advisors Description  Session 1: Where to Start? Have you considered exiting your business but are unsure where to start? Do you want to sell to an outside buyer, pass the business on […]

SBA Lender Expo at Naugatuck Valley Community College. Several people networking in the picture.
03/04/2025

PAST EVENT. 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 at the Student Center, 39 Ella Grasso Blvd., New Britain, CT  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 […]

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April 15, 2025

CTSBDC Clients Recognized Among SBA’s 2025 Connecticut Small Business Award Winners

East Hartford, CT — The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) is proud to announce that several of its clients have been honored as recipients of the 2025 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Connecticut Small Business Week Awards, including one recognized at both the state and New England regional levels. These awards celebrate small business […]

March 31, 2025

Spring 2025: Free CTSBDC Webinars Empowering Connecticut Small Businesses

East Hartford, CT – The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) is proud to present a series of free, 60-minute virtual webinars this spring, designed to empower entrepreneurs and small business owners with the tools and knowledge needed to start, grow, and succeed in today’s competitive landscape. Led by experienced CTSBDC business advisors, these engaging […]

March 14, 2025

CTSBDC Client Michelle Nicholson of The Flour Girl Bakery Named Connecticut’s 2025 Small Business Person of the Year by the SBA

Hebron, CT — “An SBA Small Business Person of the Year has proven their ability to overcome challenges, tested their vision through innovation, and are involved in their communities. These qualities are the ingredients of Michelle’s success since she began to feed her sourdough starter,” said Catherine Marx, SBA’s Connecticut District Director. Michelle Nicholson launched […]

January 26, 2025

CTSBDC 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 […]

January 22, 2025

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 […]

November 4, 2024

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 […]

November 4, 2024

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 […]