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, […]
ACCESS THE RECORDING Join Connecticut Small Business Development Center Business Advisor Jim Jackson 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 entrepreneurs who don’t yet […]
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 […]
ACCESS THE RECORDING 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 work and the key actions […]
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 […]