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Starting a Business – October 21
No-cost Online October 21, 12 p.m. REGISTER Join Connecticut Small Business Development Center Business Advisor Mary Kay Della Camera 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 […]
Financiando tu Negocio: Lo Que Todo Emprendedor Debe Saber Para Lanzar un Negocio en CT
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, […]
Get Certified: Doing Business With the State
No-cost Online November 3, 12 p.m. REGISTER Expand your company’s reach and visibility through the Department of Administration Services (DAS) Small Business Certification program. In this workshop you will learn how to do business with the State of Connecticut and take advantage of certification benefits designed to help local businesses compete, connect, and grow. Certification […]
Business Growth Accelerator Program
No-Cost – Online Dates: Oct. 27 & 29, Nov. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 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. That’s […]
Serie de tres talleres en español : Ruta de Preparación Financiera del Emprendedor
Gratuito 2, 9 y 16 de Noviembre, 2026 | Hora: 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lugar: Bridgeport Regional Business Council, 10 Middle Street, 14th Floor, Bridgeport, CT 06604 Languaje: En español REGISTRATE Esta serie de tres talleres está diseñada como una ruta de preparación financiera para emprendedores, que guiará a los participantes paso a […]
AI Pitch Competition
Application Deadline: October 16, 2026 – CLOSED Competition Date: November 12, 2026, 6-8 p.m. (Doors Open at 5 p.m.) Location: SCSU School of Business, 10 Wintergreen Ave, New Haven, CT 06515 Free parking located nearby Food and beverage provided REGISTER Connecticut entrepreneurs are finding new ways to use artificial intelligence, data, and analytics to solve […]
Starting a Business – November 18
No-cost Online November 18, 12 p.m. REGISTER Join Connecticut Small Business Development Center Business Advisor Mary Kay Della Camera 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 […]
Iniciando Tu Negocio: Lo Que Necesitas Saber Para Lanzar un Negocio en CT
December 4, 2026 12:00 – 1:15 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 […]
Business Lending Expo
No-cost In-person at Hilton Mystic, 20 Coogan Blvd. Mystic, CT November 18, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. REGISTER Presented by Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration Connecticut District Office (SBA), the Business Lending Expos bring lenders and small business owners together to turn funding needs into productive conversations. Whether […]
Get More Home Service Leads From Google
No-Cost Online December 8, 2026 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. REGISTER Want more local customers to find and contact your home service business? Join Todd and Bri Michaud from Northland Marketing, and Connecticut Small Business Development Center, for a practical online workshop focused on building a stronger Google presence and turning local searches into qualified […]
Offer Health Benefits with Confidence: What Small Businesses Need to Know About ICHRAs
No-cost Online December 3, 2026 12 – 1 p.m REGISTER Looking for a more flexible and predictable way to offer health benefits to your employees? Access Health CT’s BusinessPlus platform gives Connecticut employers the ability to compare traditional Small Group coverage with a CHOICE Arrangement, also known as an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement, or […]
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View all newsCTSBDC and SERCOTEC Sign International Agreement to Expand Small Business Support
During America’s SBDC’s 47th Annual Training Event in Atlanta, Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) and Chile’s Technical Cooperation Service (SERCOTEC) came together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to strengthen support for small businesses and entrepreneurs across both countries. The agreement was signed by SERCOTEC’s General Manager Henry Patricio Azurmendi Toledo, Dean […]
Three CTSBDC Clients Take Top Honors at CFGNHV Pitch Night
Three Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) clients swept the top prizes at The COMMUNITY Foundation for Greater New Haven’s Tech & Innovation Pitch Night, held September 10, 2026, at Tate’s in Middletown. Zemi Labs earned first place, Kora secured second, and Lending Automator took third—giving CTSBDC clients all three top spots. “We are thrilled […]
CTSBDC Invites Community to Help Shape Its Next Logo
The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) is inviting members of the public to help shape the organization’s future through its Logo Refresh Challenge. The challenge reflects CTSBDC’s commitment to engaging the community it serves. Rather than developing a new logo behind closed doors, we are opening the creative process to people across Connecticut and […]
CTSBDC Launches AI-Powered Tool to Help Aspiring Entrepreneurs Stress-Test Their Business Ideas
The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) has launched “Stress Test Your Business Idea,” an interactive GPT designed to help aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs evaluate their ideas, challenge assumptions and identify areas requiring further research. Available through ChatGPT, the tool guides users through a structured series of questions about the problem their business would solve, […]
CTSBDC Names Angela Rodriguez 2026 State Star
Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) is proud to announce Program Manager Angela Rodriguez as our 2026 State Star Award recipient. This prestigious award, given annually to a member of each SBDC team from across the country, recognizes staff who have demonstrated exemplary performance and a strong commitment to small business success. “As one of […]
Cricket Press Taps UConn Students to Explore AI-Driven Growth Strategies
Sometimes all it takes is a fresh perspective to unlock new growth. Through a recent collaboration between the UConn School of Business and the Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC), Cricket Press—a West Hartford staple since 1971—gained valuable insights from some of UConn’s top business students, opening the door to new opportunities and ideas. As […]
BrandChef.ai Wins Grand Prize at CTSBDC AI Pitch Competition
Connecticut’s next wave of innovation took center stage at the Westport Country Playhouse’s Lucille Lortel White Barn, where ten finalists pitched AI-driven solutions designed to tackle real-world challenges. Hosted by the Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) in partnership with PREDICTif Solutions, nClouds, and AWS, the AI Pitch Competition showcased the ingenuity of the state’s entrepreneurs while providing up to $135,000 in professional services and […]
CTSBDC Client Caitlyn Grad Marketing Wins $10,000 Grant from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
At the Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC), advising is just one part of the value we offer—our broader network of resources can open unexpected doors for small business owners. Caitlyn Grad of Caitlyn Grad Marketing experienced this firsthand when, through a CTSBDC newsletter, she learned about our partnership with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, […]