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May 22, 2025

PAST EVENT.Roadmap to Success: Resources for CT Manufacturers (June 26, 2025)

Live webinar event: June 26, 2025, from 11:45 AM – 1 PM Description  Join our 75-Minute Webinar.  Guest Speakers:  Wondering where you can get assistance to support your company’s growth? Lear What You’ll Learn:  How the Small Business Administration is increasing its support for manufacturing What the state of Connecticut has to offer How do […]

May 21, 2025

PAST EVENT. Financial Planning that Opens Doors to Funding (June 25, 2025)

Live webinar event: June 25, 2025, from 12 PM – 1 PM Description  Join our 60-Minute Webinar.  Guest Speaker:  Shelly Koehler, CTSBDC Business Advisor  Join us to get the 411 on financial projections and the resources available to support you as you work on them. Whether you are launching or expanding your business, financial projections […]

webinar 7/16
May 17, 2025

Understanding the Business Loan Process (July 16, 2025)

Live webinar event: July 16, 2025, from 12 PM – 1 PM Description  Join our 60-Minute Virtual Business Plan Masterclass! Guest Speaker: Scott Arnold, CTSBDC Business Advisor  This webinar is designed to help small business owners navigate the loan application process with confidence. You will gain a clear understanding of what lenders look for, what […]

smart up webiar may 29
March 27, 2025

PAST EVENT. Cómo Obtienen Crédito los Negocios [How Businesses Obtain Credit] With KeyBank (May 29, 2025)

Webinario: 29 de mayo 2025, de 12 PM – 1:30 PM Construye un Crédito Personal y de Negocios Sólido Idioma: Español Persona de Contacto: Pilar Illanes, Coordinadora Un paso clave para todo recién llegado/a que quiere iniciar un negocio en Connecticut. Invitada: Helen Paulino-Weiss, Gerente de Sucursal AVP, KeyBank En este webinar aprenderás: Cómo los pequeñas […]

WEBINAR MARCH 27
March 26, 2025

PAST EVENT. Unlock Business Growth with Strong Credit (May 29, 2025)

Live webinar event: May 29, 2025, from 6 PM – 7 PM Description  Startup Founders and Newer Business Owners Need to Make Sure They Have a Strong Credit Foundation Guest Speaker: Stephen Robert, CEO Bedrock Credit America Your credit is more than a number. It’s your key to funding, opportunities, and financial stability.  Whether you’re […]

SBIR STTR MAY & JUNE COHORT
March 25, 2025

PAST EVENT. SBIR/STTR Accelerator May- June Cohort

Accelerator: Current Cohort: May 20 – June 24 (6 Tuesdays) 12:00 – 1:30 PM Via Webex. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide grants to eligible companies to help them conduct research & develop and work to commercialize their innovations. The Phase I ($50k – $250k), and the Phase […]

webinar 5.7.25
March 24, 2025

PAST EVENT. Launch Your Business with Confidence! (May 7, 2025)

Live webinar event: May 7, 2025, from 12 PM – 1 PM Description  Join our 60-Minute Virtual Business Plan Masterclass! Guest Speaker: Christine Sullivan, CTSBDC Business Advisor Learn how to craft a solid business plan that sets you up for success! Whether you’re a startup entrepreneur or refining your existing business, this class will give […]

WERBINAR BANNER
March 18, 2025

PAST EVENT. Managing Money in Your Business – May Cohort “Strategic Financial Planning”

Virtual Program: May 5/7, 5/14 , 5/21 ,5/28  (6 PM -7:30 PM) A 4-session interactive course designed to transform your business’s financial future by developing practical skills in financial forecasting, bookkeeping, pricing strategies, and capital acquisition. This comprehensive program combines real-world applications in pricing strategies with proven tools to help you build a stronger, more profitable business. […]

WEBINAR RECORDING 4.17.25
March 13, 2025

PAST EVENT. How to Prepare for Loans and Grants: (April 17, 2025)

Live webinar event: April 17, 2025, from 11 PM – 12 PM Description Basic requirements to successfully access capital and scale your business! Speaker: CTSBDC Business Advisor Jon Carlisle This webinar is designed to help small business owners understand “what”, “why,” and “how” their credit and financial profile can affect the outcome of a loan […]

webinar Exit and Succesion
March 5, 2025

PAST EVENT. Webinar Series: Exit, Succession Planning & Employee Ownership Options (April 23 & 30)

Live webinar event: April 23 & April 30, 2025, from 12APM – 1 PM   Speakers: Michelle Augustyn and Shelly Koehler, CTSBDC Business Advisors Description  Session 1: Where to Start? Have you considered exiting your business but are unsure where to start? Do you want to sell to an outside buyer, pass the business on […]