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February 13, 2026

Level Up Your Trademark Game: Smarter Protection for Small Business Brands

No-cost Online March 12, 12 p.m. REGISTER If your brand is growing, your trademark strategy should grow with it. This session moves past introductory concepts to look at the broader toolkit—word marks, design marks, slogans/taglines, trade dress, and other non-traditional marks—plus how to think about coverage as you expand products, services, or markets. Join us […]

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February 11, 2026

Contract Ready: A Checklist for Doing Business with the State and Tips for Navigating CT Source

No-cost Online May 19, 2026, 12 p.m. REGISTER The State of Connecticut purchases everything from catering and construction services to gasoline and guiderails—and your business could be part of it. In this session, the Department of Administrative Services will offer a practical, step‑by‑step overview of how to become contract‑ready, including the benefits of pursuing state […]

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January 27, 2026

Want to Win a Contract? Develop a Capacity Plan

No-cost Online February 19, 12 p.m. REGISTER Equip your business to compete — and win — at the CT Business Matchmaker. Contracting with government agencies and large corporate buyers requires more than certifications and a capability statement — it requires capacity. Join Steven Semaya, Associate State Director, Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC), for a […]

March 2, 2024

Business Finance Program: Your Key to Success

For Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Live webinar event: March 6, 13, 20, 27, 11 AM – 1 PM Join the Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) for this FREE 4-session virtual course that will provide small businesses with the knowledge and tools to manage their businesses’ financials successfully. This program is open to businesses […]