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Promotional image for SBA Business Lending Expo on June 5 in Shelton
April 8, 2026

Business Lending Expo – Shelton, CT

In-person No-cost June 5, 9 a.m. – noon Courtyard by Marriott Shelton, 780 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484 REGISTER Meet over 25 SBA lenders and explore financing options. Discuss working capital, short and long-term financing, fixed assets and more. Discuss your working capital, fixed assets, and real estate needs Engage in free counseling, training and […]

A promotional image for the "Frad Prevention for Businessess" workshop
April 2, 2026

Fraud Prevention for Businesses

No-Cost In-Person May 8, 2026 12 – 1:30 p.m. WORK_SPACE, 903 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Free parking available REGISTER Join Austin LaVoie, Branch Manager and AVP at Dime Bank, alongside CTSBDC Advisor Shelly Koehler, for an informative workshop focused on protecting your small business from fraud. As today’s businesses operate in an increasingly digital […]

A promotional image for the How to Start a Business workshop
April 2, 2026

How to Start a Business & An Intro to Business Banking

No-Cost In-Person May 6, 2026 8 – 9:30 a.m. WORK_SPACE, 903 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Free Parking Available REGISTER Join CTSBDC Advisor Shelly Koehler and Austin LaVoie, Branch Manager, AVP, Dime Bank for an in-depth view of what it takes to bring your dream of owning a business to life. It all starts with […]

A promotional image for the CTSBDC AI Pitch Competition
March 10, 2026

AI Pitch Competition

No-cost In-person Application Deadline: April 3 Finalist Notifications: April 10 Pitch Competition: May 6, 5:30– 8:30 p.m. JOIN US CTSBDC is hosting an AI Pitch Competition. We’re looking for practical, high-impact ideas for how, with access to expert resources, AI can take businesses to the next level. Join us to watch as Connecticut’s small business […]