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June 26, 2025

Roadmap to Success: Resources for CT Manufacturers

Want to learn more about federal and state government agencies working to help manufacturers succeed in Connecticut and bring more manufacturers to our state? Watch the first webinar (now available on-demand) in a three-part series designed to equip you with the information and connections you need to join the American manufacturing resurgence. What you’ll learn […]

June 25, 2025

Financial Planning that Opens Doors to Funding

Join  Shelly Koehler, CTSBDC Business Advisor to get the 411 on financial projections and the resources available to support you as you develop them. Whether you are launching or expanding your business, financial projections play a key role in helping you make decisions about your business and securing grants, loans, or other types of investment. Key […]

June 24, 2025

Supplier Diversity Certification Training

Join DAS Contract Analysts, Shelli Orosz and Meg Yetishefsky, and CTSBDC Business Advisor, Valeria Bisceglia, to learn how small or minority-owned businesses in Connecticut can become certified as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and unlock opportunities through state contracting. What you will learn:  Eligibility requirements for SBE and MBE certification […]

May 21, 2025

Supplier Diversity Certification Training (Recording)

Join DAS Contract Analysts, Shelli Orosz and Meg Yetishefsky, and CTSBDC Business Advisor, Valeria Bisceglia, to learn how small or minority-owned businesses in Connecticut can become certified as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and unlock opportunities through state contracting. What you will learn:  Eligibility requirements for SBE and MBE certification […]

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May 16, 2025

Launch Your Business with Confidence! [Webinar Recording]

This is a recording of the live webinar event held on 5.7.25 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 […]

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April 24, 2025

Webinar Series: Exit, Succession Planning & Employee Ownership Options [Webinar Recording]

This is a recording of the live webinar event held on 4.23.25 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 to a family member, or sell to […]

WEBINAR RECORDING 4.17.25
April 21, 2025

How to Prepare for Loans and Grants [Webinar Recording]

This is a recording of the live webinar event held on 4.17.25 Description  Basic requirements to successfully access capital and scale your business! Guest Speaker: Jon Carlisle, CTSBDC Business Advisor 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 […]

CTSBDC webinar March 5, 2025 Reducing Risk Mary Kay Della Camera
March 5, 2025

Reducing Risk & Ensuring Compliance: Essential Regulations for New & Existing Businesses [Webinar Recording]

This is a recording of the live webinar event held on 3.5.25 Description  Get Your Business on Track: Key Tips for Compliance! Guest Speaker: Mary Kay Della Camera, CTSBDC Business Advisor This webinar is designed to help small business owners navigate essential requirements and regulations. We’ll guide you in understanding key requirements, including those from the […]

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March 4, 2025

Cybersmart Entrepreneurs: Protecting Your Small Business [Webinar Recording]

 This is a recording of the live webinar event held on 2.27.25 Description  Best Practices to Keep Your Business and Customers Safe! Speaker: Valeria Bisceglia, CTSBDC Business Advisor Guest Speaker: Meredith Glasgow, CT APEX Procurement Specialist Tailored exclusively for small business owners, this webinar will guide you through the essential cybersecurity principles. By the end […]

The image shows a tablet with interconnected icons representing business and technology concepts, such as finance, transportation, and manufacturing, on a blue background. The "America's SBDC Connecticut" logo is in the top-left corner.This image is perfect for the January 30, 2025, webinar: "Kickstart Your Startup with a Lean Business Model", as it visually represents innovation, connectivity, and essential business concepts—all key themes for startup success.
January 30, 2025

Kickstart Your Startup with a Lean Business Model [Webinar Recording]

 This is a recording of the live webinar event held on 1.30.25 Description  Startup Founders and Newer Business Owners Need to Make Sure They Build Their Businesses on a Strong Foundation – a Solid Business Model Guest Speaker: Jim Jackson, CTSBDC Business Advisor Learn how to leverage the Lean Business Canvas and specific approaches to developing […]