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A promotional episode for the Business Lending Expo on Nov. 18 in Mystic from 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
September 17, 2026

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 […]

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June 17, 2026

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 […]

promotional Image for the AI pitch competition including sponsor logos
June 16, 2026

AI Pitch Competition

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) […]

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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, […]

Promotional image for "Financing Your Business" workshop
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 and grant application process with confidence, this event will give you a clear understanding of what lenders look for, what documents are required, […]

promotional image for "Iniciando tu negocio" workshop on Sept 23 at the Hartford Public Library
May 18, 2026

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

September 23, 2026 12:00 – 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 […]