No-Cost In-Person October 9, 2026 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Hartford Public Library, 500 Main St., Hartford, CT Street Parking/Garage Parking Nearby REGISTER Designed to help small business owners navigate the loan and grant application process with confidence, this event will give you a clear understanding of what lenders look for, what documents are required, […]
Ya sea que estés comenzando o que busques fortalecer un negocio existente, esta serie de talleres te brindará conocimientos y herramientas prácticas para atraer y fidelizar clientes, fortalecer tu presencia digital y proteger legalmente tu negocio. Participa en estas tres sesiones y adquiere una base sólida para tomar mejores decisiones y seguir creciendo! Los participantes […]
No-cost Online September 24, 2026 12 – 1:15 p.m. REGISTER 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 […]
September 23, 2026 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Gratuito Hartford Public Library, Downtown Library, 500 Main St, Hartford CT 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 […]
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 en regla. También conocerás qué buscan los prestamistas y recibirás listas […]
ACCESS THE RECORDING 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 to improve your […]
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, […]