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November 12, 2025

Managing Money in Your Business – Financial Essentials

Join this hands-on course designed to help new and aspiring business owners build strong financial skills. Whether you’re planning to start in the next 6 months or are already running your business, you’ll learn how to make smart money decisions and grow with confidence. Register The class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting on Dec. […]

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November 4, 2025

IA para Startups: Una Guía práctica

Registro Fecha: 12/3/2025 Hora: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Costo: Gratuito Languaje: En español, con subtítulos en vivo en diversos idiomas Contacto: Pilar Illanes Cada vez más grandes empresas y pequeños negocios están aprovechando la IA generativa con excelentes resultados. Sin embargo, muchos emprendedores aún necesitan ese impulso inicial para comprender lo básico y comenzar a aplicarla en su […]

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November 4, 2025

AI for Startups: A Practical Roadmap

Register More and more, large companies and small businesses are taking advantage of generative AI with excellent results. However, many entrepreneurs still need that initial push to learn the basics and start applying it in their own businesses. This training is designed for small business owners and new entrepreneurs who want to understand the basics […]

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November 3, 2025

Unlock Business Growth With Strong Credit

Your credit is more than a number. It’s your key to funding, opportunities, and financial stability. Whether you’re a startup or an established small business owner, understanding and improving your personal and business credit is essential for success. On November 19 at 6 p.m., join us for a free, online, interactive 60-minute session, with Stephen […]

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October 21, 2025

Exit, Succession Planning, & Employee Ownership Options

Join CTSBDC Advisors Shelly Koehler and Michelle Augustyn for a two-part online learning opportunity exploring different exit planning options. Nov. 5 – Where to Start? Thinking about stepping away from your business but unsure how to start? Whether you’re considering selling to an outside buyer, transferring ownership to a family member, or exploring employee ownership, […]

August 23, 2025

Business Growth Accelerator Program

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. You’re caught between a rock and a hard place. That’s where the Business Growth Accelerator Program (BGAP) comes in! BGAP is designed to […]

July 8, 2025

SBIR/STTR Accelerator – Applications Closed

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. Our advisors have helped guide many clients through this process, resulting in significant grant awards. Can you commit to 6 […]

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 […]