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July 30, 2025

Patents and Trademarks: Protecting Intellectual Property

When you think of business assets, things like cash, inventory, and equipment probably come to mind. But there’s another category of assets that can be just as valuable—your intellectual property(IP). From trade secrets to proprietary processes, these intangible assets can give your business a powerful competitive edge and they must be protected. In this webinar, […]

webinar 7/16
July 1, 2025

Understanding the Business Loan Process (Recording)

Join our hour-long “Understanding the Business Loan Process” webinar with Scott Arnold, CTSBDC Business Advisor on July 16 from 12 – 1 p.m. Designed to help small business owners navigate the loan application process with confidence, this event will give you a clear understanding of what lenders look for, what documents are required, and how […]

June 26, 2025

Roadmap to Success: Resources for CT Manufacturers (Recording)

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 […]

June 25, 2025

Financial Planning that Opens Doors to Funding

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 […]

June 24, 2025

Supplier Diversity Certification Training

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 […]

May 22, 2025

Roadmap to Success: Resources for CT Manufacturers (Recording)

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 […]

May 21, 2025

Financial Planning that Opens Doors to Funding (Recording)

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 […]

May 21, 2025

Supplier Diversity Certification Training (Recording)

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 […]

webinar 5.7.25
May 16, 2025

Launch Your Business with Confidence! [Webinar Recording]

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 […]

webinar Exit and Succesion
April 24, 2025

Webinar Series: Exit, Succession Planning & Employee Ownership Options

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 […]