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2024 STATE STAR BUSINESS ADVISOR SCOTT ARNOLD IN THE PICTURE
August 6, 2024

CTSBDC Honors Business Advisor Scott Arnold as 2024 State Star

Connecticut Small Business Development Center is proud to announce that Scott Arnold has been selected as the 2024 State Star! This prestigious award, given annually, recognizes a member of the CTSBDC staff who has demonstrated exemplary performance and a strong commitment to small business success. Scott Arnold is a results-oriented Finance and Economic/Community Development professional […]

Murray Gates HEADSHOT CTSBDC Agricultural Business Advisor
May 1, 2024

CTSBDC Welcomes Murray Gates as New Agricultural Business Advisor

Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) proudly announces the newest addition to its team, Murray Gates, who joins as the Agricultural Business Advisor. With extensive experience and a passion for agriculture, Murray Gates brings a wealth of knowledge to CTSBDC. In his role as Agricultural Business Advisor, Murray will provide personalized guidance and resources to […]

Pilar Illanes headshot, Training, CTSBDC Learning, and Outreach Facilitator – Immigrant Entrepreneur Program
April 22, 2024

TSBDC Welcomes Pilar Illanes as New Training, Learning, and Outreach Facilitator

With extensive experience in international development and managing complex projects and programs on a global scale, Pilar brings extensive knowledge that she channels into the field of entrepreneurship. Originating from Bolivia, her entrepreneurial roots, combined with her immigrant journey of establishing a business in the USA, have ignited her passion for empowering aspiring immigrant entrepreneurs. […]

March 20, 2024

Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) Commemorates National SBDC Day

March 20th marks National SBDC Day, a significant occasion celebrating the pivotal role of America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in fostering the success of small businesses nationwide. This collective proclamation recognizes the profound impact SBDCs have on empowering dreamers, innovators, and doers—the backbone of America’s entrepreneurial spirit. With nearly 1,000 SBDC centers across the […]

February 12, 2024

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Joins Forces with Connecticut Small Business Development Center: Empowering Minority-Owned Tech with $2M Federal Grant

CTSBDC is proud to support The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven’s NHE3 initiative and to have been selected to participate in a $2 million federal grant to bolster tech companies. Stepping in with technical assistance and business advisors, CTSBDC will present g three accelerator programs, each spanning six sessions, focused on Federal research and […]

January 11, 2024

2023 Connecticut’s First Capital Matchmaker: CT Small Business Development Center Teams Up with Small Business Administration, Paving the Way for Success Among Small Business Owners and Lenders

The collaborative effort between the Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) – Connecticut District Office culminated in an immensely successful event: Connecticut’s 1st Capital Matchmaker on November 1, 2023 – one of the Small Business highlights of 2023. This event served as a pivotal platform, connecting small business owners […]

Angela Rodriguez, CTSBDC Training & Learning Coordinator
January 5, 2024

CT Small Business Development Center Welcomes Angela Rodriguez as Permanent Staff, Adding Diverse Expertise to Support Small Business Growth

Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) proudly announces the appointment of Angela Rodriguez as a Training & Learning Coordinator. Angela’s assumption of this position stands as a significant milestone, reflecting her expertise and commitment exhibited over the past several months. “We are pleased that Angela is joining our Team in the growing area of small […]

October 15, 2023

CTSBDC and the SBA Connecticut District Office Announce First Capital Matchmaker Event in Connecticut

The CT Small Business Development Center and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)  are hosting the first Connecticut Capital Matchmaker Event, on Wednesday, November 1st at the Southern Connecticut State University School of Business, New Haven, CT. The Capital Matchmaker event is a unique opportunity for small business owners to engage directly with SBA lenders, […]

From left to right: CTSBDC Business Advisor and 2023 State Star Michelle Augustyn and CTSBDC State Director Joe Ercolano.
September 22, 2023

Connecticut Small Business Development Center Recognizes Michelle Augustyn as 2023 ASBDC State Star

Each year, the America’s Small Business Development Center (ASBDC) recognizes excellence among the nationwide SBDC network. This year, Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) is pleased to announce that Business Advisor Michelle Augustyn has been chosen as “State Star” by her colleagues at CTSBDC. The 63 Small Business Development Centers consider their State Stars, like […]

The image shows Constantine Alleyne, a CTSBDC client and owner of Alleyne & Co. LLC, holding a book titled "The Stage Was Her Classroom" and smiling. Next to her, large text highlights that CTSBDC assisted 3,330 clients in 2022, promoting the Annual Report. A QR code invites viewers to request no-cost business advising. The web address "ctsbdc.uconn.edu" is also displayed.
July 26, 2023

2022 CTSBDC Annual Report: 3,300 Clients Assisted

We are delighted to have had the opportunity to assist a significant number of small businesses and entrepreneurs in Connecticut in 2022. A total of 3,300 individuals sought our guidance and advice in their pursuit of starting, growing, or steering their businesses toward success, and we couldn’t be happier to support them on their journeys. […]