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Managing Money in Your Business – Financial Essentials
This 4-session interactive course is 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. The next cohort of this class begins Wednesday, September 10 at 6 p.m. and meets weekly on Wednesdays until October […]

Effective Networking (Networking Efectivo)
In the business world, the right connections can open doors to new opportunities, strategic partnerships, and growth. But networking is more than just exchanging business cards, it’s about building genuine relationships that inspire trust and create long-term value. Join Nelson Merchan, CTSBDC Business Advisor to learn: Identify and connect with the right people to […]

Business Growth Accelerator Program
Connecticut Small Business Development Center’s Business Growth Accelerator Program connects growth-focused businesses with technical aid and knowledge to help them scale and thrive. Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays in September from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., starting on September 9. This 7-session interactive course where you will receive valuable information from subject experts, take part […]

Protecting Your Business from AI Cyber Threats
Chances are your business is already using AI or planning on using it soon. There are many benefits to using AI such as automation, decision-making, and content creation. Along with the benefits come a certain amount of risk. Join us on this live webinar as our panel of cybersecurity experts discuss AI adoption and how […]

Patents and Trademarks: Protecting Intellectual Property
When you think of business assets, things like cash, inventory, and equipment probably come to mind. But there’s another category of assets that can be just as valuable—your intellectual property(IP). From trade secrets to proprietary processes, these intangible assets can give your business a powerful competitive edge and they must be protected. In this webinar, […]

Managing Money in Your Business – Strategic Financial Planning
Transform your business’s financial future with CTSBDC’s 4-session interactive course designed to develop practical skills in financial forecasting, bookkeeping, pricing strategies, and capital acquisition. After completing this course, you will know how to: Create financial projections to forecast revenue, manage expenses, and make informed business decisions Set up efficient bookkeeping systems that save time and provide clear insights Gain insights into developing […]

Roadmap to Success: SBA Financing for Manufacturers
Join CTSBDC, SBA, and CIC Lending for the second webinar in our series designed to equip you with the information and connections you need to join the American manufacturing resurgence. “Roadmap to Success: SBA Financing for Manufacturers” on Sept.24,at 11:45 a.m.. Sign up now to attend live or receive the recording. Explore key government programs […]
SBIR/STTR Accelerator – Applications Closed
Calling all CT-based innovators! Are you planning to pursue an SBIR/STTR grant this year? Don’t undertake this highly competitive process alone – join CTSBDC’s SBIR/STTR Accelerator to get closer to submitting a successful grant proposal. Our advisors have helped guide many clients through this process, resulting in significant grant awards. Can you commit to 6 […]

Understanding the Business Loan Process (Recording)
Join our hour-long “Understanding the Business Loan Process” webinar with Scott Arnold, CTSBDC Business Advisor on July 16 from 12 – 1 p.m. Designed to help small business owners navigate the loan application process with confidence, this event will give you a clear understanding of what lenders look for, what documents are required, and how […]

Roadmap to Success: Resources for CT Manufacturers (Recording)
Want to learn more about federal and state government agencies working to help manufacturers succeed in Connecticut and bring more manufacturers to our state? Watch the first webinar (now available on-demand) in a three-part series designed to equip you with the information and connections you need to join the American manufacturing resurgence. What you’ll learn […]
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View all newsCTSBDC 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]