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June 17, 2026

Iniciando Tu Negocio: Lo Que Necesitas Saber Para Lanzar un Negocio en CT

5:00 – 6:30 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 financieras, hasta licencias, […]

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June 10, 2026

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, […]

A group of UConn students, professors, CTSBDC advisors, and Cricket Press staff on campus
May 27, 2026

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 […]

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May 20, 2026

Funding Your Business

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 […]

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May 18, 2026

Iniciando tu Negocio: Lo Que Necesitas Saber Para Lanzar un Negocio en CT

September 4, 2026 5:30 – 7:00 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 […]

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May 18, 2026

An Intro to Exporting

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 […]

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May 16, 2026

SBIR/STTR Accelerator – Applications Open

No-cost – Online Application Deadline – August 14, 2026 August 26 –  September 30, 2026 (6 Wednesdays) APPLY NOW 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. If […]

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May 14, 2026

Iniciando Tu Negocio: Lo Que Necesitas Saber Para Lanzar un Negocio en CT

July 29, 2026 5:30 – 7:00 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 […]

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May 13, 2026

Starting a Business – July 14

No-cost Online July 14, 12 p.m. REGISTER Join Connecticut Small Business Development Center Business Advisor Valeria Bisceglia 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 […]

The winners and judges from the CTSBDC AI Pitch Competition
May 12, 2026

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 […]