Join DAS Contract Analysts, Shelli Orosz and Meg Yetishefsky, and CTSBDC Business Advisor, Valeria Bisceglia, to learn how small or minority-owned businesses in Connecticut can become certified as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and unlock opportunities through state contracting. What you will learn: Eligibility requirements for SBE and MBE certification […]
Want to learn more about federal and state government agencies working to help manufacturers succeed in Connecticut and bring more manufacturers to our state? Watch the first webinar (now available on-demand) in a three-part series designed to equip you with the information and connections you need to join the American manufacturing resurgence. What you’ll learn […]
Join DAS Contract Analysts, Shelli Orosz and Meg Yetishefsky, and CTSBDC Business Advisor, Valeria Bisceglia, to learn how small or minority-owned businesses in Connecticut can become certified as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and unlock opportunities through state contracting. What you will learn: Eligibility requirements for SBE and MBE certification […]
Join Shelly Koehler, CTSBDC Business Advisor to get the 411 on financial projections and the resources available to support you as you develop them. Whether you are launching or expanding your business, financial projections play a key role in helping you make decisions about your business and securing grants, loans, or other types of investment. Key […]
This is a recording of the live webinar event held on 5.7.25 Description Join our 60-Minute Virtual Business Plan Masterclass! Guest Speaker: Christine Sullivan, CTSBDC Business Advisor Learn how to craft a solid business plan that sets you up for success! Whether you’re a startup entrepreneur or refining your existing business, this class will give […]
Speakers: Michelle Augustyn and Shelly Koehler, CTSBDC Business Advisors Session 1: Where to Start? Have you considered exiting your business but are unsure where to start? Do you want to sell to an outside buyer, pass the business on to a family member, or sell to your employees? Understand the different options to exit, how potential buyers assess […]
This is a recording of the live webinar event held on 4.17.25 Description Basic requirements to successfully access capital and scale your business! Guest Speaker: Jon Carlisle, CTSBDC Business Advisor This webinar is designed to help small business owners understand “what”, “why,” and “how” their credit and financial profile can affect the outcome of a […]
This webinar is designed to help small business owners understand “what”, “why” and “how” their credit and financial profile can effect the outcome of a loan and/or grant request, or how quickly they can scale their business. We will guide you to understand key areas of your credit profile and financials that you can prepare […]
East Hartford, CT — The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) is proud to announce that several of its clients have been honored as recipients of the 2025 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Connecticut Small Business Week Awards, including one recognized at both the state and New England regional levels. These awards celebrate small business […]
East Hartford, CT – The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) is proud to present a series of free, 60-minute virtual webinars this spring, designed to empower entrepreneurs and small business owners with the tools and knowledge needed to start, grow, and succeed in today’s competitive landscape. Led by experienced CTSBDC business advisors, these engaging […]