Financiando tu negocio: Lo que todo emprendedor debe saber @ HPL
No-Cost In-Person Oct. 29, 2026 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Hartford Public Library, 500 Main St, Hartford CT Street Parking/Garage Parking Nearby REGISTER ¿Necesitas financiamiento para tu negocio? Este taller te ayudará a entender cómo piensan los prestamistas, qué documentos y perfiles se evalúan, y cómo prepararte para tener más oportunidades de obtener un préstamo, […]
Funding Your Business @ HPL
No-Cost In-Person october 9, 2026 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Hartford Public Library, 500 Main St., Hartford, CT Street Parking/Garage Parking Nearby REGISTER 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 […]
An Intro to Exporting @ HPL
No-Cost In-Person Aug. 20, 2026 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Hartford Public Library, 500 Main St, Hartford CT Street Parking/Garage Parking Nearby REGISTER Join us for an introductory workshop designed to help Connecticut businesses explore the opportunities of exporting. Led by Denise Whitford of the Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) in partnership with the […]
How to Start a Business & Insider Insights into Business Banking
No-Cost In-Person June 9, 2026 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Waterbury Regional Chamber, Board Room Garage Parking Nearby REGISTER Ready to start your business? Let’s turn your idea into action. Join CTSBDC Advisor Shay Nagarseth for an interactive session that breaks down exactly what it takes to launch your business with confidence. Whether you’re just […]
The Ins and Outs of Buying or Selling a Business
No-cost Online June 17, 2026 12 p.m. REGISTER Have you thought about buying a business, selling your business, or planning for a future transition, but are not sure where to start? Whether you are considering selling to an outside buyer, passing the business on to a family member, selling to employees, or purchasing an existing […]
Iniciando Tu Negocio: Lo Que Necesitas Saber Para Lanzar un Negocio en CT @ HPL
June 5, 2026 12 – 1:30 p.m. Gratuito Hartford Public Library, Downtown Library, 500 Main St, Hartford CT En español REGISTER ¿Quieres empezar un negocio en Connecticut en 2026 y no sabes por dónde comenzar? En este taller aprenderás los pasos clave para iniciar tu negocio, desde la preparación inicial, plan de negocio y proyecciones […]
Understanding Your Tech Stack: Review & Organize Your Business Software & Subscriptions
No-Cost Online June 4, 2026 12 – 1 p.m. REGISTER Learn how to identify and evaluate the software tools needed to run your business more efficiently with help from CTSBDC Advisor Dean Schwartz. Participants will create a practical spreadsheet to catalog each system in use, outlining its purpose, importance, and cost. This process will help […]
Business Lending Expo – Shelton, CT
In-person No-cost June 5, 9 a.m. – noon Courtyard by Marriott Shelton, 780 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484 REGISTER Meet over 25 SBA lenders and explore financing options. Discuss working capital, short and long-term financing, fixed assets and more. Discuss your working capital, fixed assets, and real estate needs Engage in free counseling, training and […]
Starting a Business
No-cost Online May 28, 12 p.m. REGISTER Join Connecticut Small Business Development Center Business Advisor Michelle Augustyn to learn more about what it takes to launch a business in Connecticut in 2026. From refining your concept to the regulatory questions you’ve never even thought about, this interactive session is designed to help new or aspiring […]
Contract Ready: A Checklist for Doing Business with the State and Tips for Navigating CT Source
No-cost Online May 19, 2026, 12 p.m. REGISTER The State of Connecticut purchases everything from catering and construction services to gasoline and guiderails—and your business could be part of it. In this session, the Department of Administrative Services will offer a practical, step‑by‑step overview of how to become contract‑ready, including the benefits of pursuing state […]