No-cost In-person Application Deadline: April 3 Finalist Notifications: April 10 Pitch Competition: May 6, 6– 9 p.m. JOIN US Join CTSBDC for an exciting, in‑person AI Pitch Competition showcasing how Connecticut entrepreneurs are putting artificial intelligence to work in real, practical ways. This fast‑paced event invites audience members to watch, learn, and be inspired as […]
ACCESS THE RECORDING 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 in partnership with the […]
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 […]
Access the Recording 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 practical online learning session […]
ACCESS RECORDING Is your New Year’s Resolution to finally start the small business you’ve been dreaming of? Join Connecticut Small Business Development Center Business Advisor Mary Kay Della Camera to learn more about what it takes to launch a business in Connecticut in 2026. From refining your concept to the regulatory questions you’ve never even […]
East Hartford, CT — Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) is proud to announce CTSBDC advisor Nelson Merchan was honored by Westfair Business Journal as one of its 2025 Hispanic Innovators Honorees. Westfair Business Journal honors individuals for their leadership, ingenuity, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to driving economic growth and positive change in Westchester and […]
In the manufacturing world, innovation is your competitive edge—but only if you protect it. This online learning session will walk you through practical intellectual property (IP) strategies to safeguard your designs, processes, and brands so they become true business assets, not missed opportunities. Join us to learn about the differences between: Trade Secrets Provisional and […]
East Hartford, CT — Dorian Zwierewicz has been named the State Director of the Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC), effective November 14, 2025. Zwierewicz recently served as the regional director of the Florida Small Business Development Center at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Florida – which received two awards of excellence in […]
Registro 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 propio negocio. Esta capacitación está pensada para […]
Access the Recording 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 […]