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 […]
ACCESS THE RECORDING 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 entrepreneurs who don’t yet […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Application Deadline: October 16, 2026 Competition Date: November 12, 2026, 6-8 p.m. Location: SCSU School of Business, 10 Wintergreen Ave, New Haven, CT 06515 Do you have an established Connecticut business and a practical opportunity to use artificial intelligence, data, or analytics to solve a current business challenge? Apply for Connecticut Small Business Development Center’s (CTSBDC) […]
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 […]