Gratuito Virtual Aug. 13, 2026 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. En español REGISTER ¿Quieres empezar un negocio en Connecticut en 2026 y no sabes por dónde comenzar? En este taller aprenderás los pasos clave para iniciar tu negocio, desde la preparación inicial, plan de negocio y proyecciones financieras, hasta licencias, estructura legal y requisitos para estar […]
No-Cost Online Aug. 27, 12 p.m. REGISTER Applying for a business loan can feel overwhelming—but the more you understand the process, the better prepared you’ll be to navigate it successfully. Join this online workshop to learn what lenders look for, how to build a strong loan application package, and what steps you can take now […]
No-cost – Online Application Deadline – August 14, 2026 August 26 – September 30, 2026 (6 Wednesdays) APPLY NOW 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. If […]
Connecticut’s next wave of innovation took center stage at the Westport Country Playhouse’s Lucille Lortel White Barn, where ten finalists pitched AI-driven solutions designed to tackle real-world challenges. Hosted by the Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) in partnership with PREDICTif Solutions, nClouds, and AWS, the AI Pitch Competition showcased the ingenuity of the state’s entrepreneurs while providing up to $135,000 in professional services and […]
ACCESS THE RECORDING Have you thought about buying a business, selling your business, or planning for a future transition, but are not sure where to start? Whether you are considering selling to an outside buyer, passing the business on to a family member, selling to employees, or purchasing an existing business, this webinar will help […]
No-cost Online September 23, 12 p.m. REGISTER Join Connecticut Small Business Development Center Business Advisor Michelle Augustyn 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 thought about, this interactive session is designed to help new or aspiring […]
At the Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC), advising is just one part of the value we offer—our broader network of resources can open unexpected doors for small business owners. Caitlyn Grad of Caitlyn Grad Marketing experienced this firsthand when, through a CTSBDC newsletter, she learned about our partnership with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, […]
ACCESS THE RECORDING Learn how to identify and evaluate the software tools needed to run your business more efficiently with help from CTSBDC Advisor Dean Schwartz. Participants will create a practical spreadsheet to catalog each system in use, outlining its purpose, importance, and cost. This process will help uncover gaps, redundancies, and opportunities to streamline […]
Connecticut Small Business Development Center is thrilled to announce that two of its clients are among this year’s SBA Small Business Week Award Winners. “Each year it is an honor to celebrate Connecticut’s outstanding small business owners, whose achievements over the past year standout. This years’ award winners embody the hard work it takes to succeed in […]
ACCESS THE RECORDING Many small businesses assume that privacy laws apply only to large companies. Connecticut’s privacy law says otherwise, especially as the law expands on July 1, 2026. In this webinar, we focus on the real-world places where risk shows up for small businesses: website tracking, ad pixels and retargeting, intake forms, email lists, […]