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 Rodiguez 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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]