Impacting Connecticut's Small Business Economy
As a Connecticut Small Business Development Center client, you will have access to our team of business experts who work with you to personally understand your goals. Our no-cost, confidential advising services are available to help small businesses throughout their lifecycle including start-up assistance, expansion strategies, market research, or evaluating exit strategies.
The businesses below have worked with CTSBDC advisors to implement strategies to help them reach their business goals.
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“CTSBDC Business Advisor Denise Whitford Is an Excellent Advisor and Very Knowledgeable. She Found Solutions for Our Challenges.”
Located at 10 Love Lane, Ovelle Coffee LLC has quickly become part of a vibrant local economy in Hartford, CT. Ovelle specializes in supplying Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee, a product known for its unique flavor and origin. The company holds an import license from the Jamaican Agricultural and Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) and works directly […]
Sasha and Ian Fay

“CTSBDC Business Advisor Denise Whitford Is an Excellent Advisor and Very Knowledgeable. She Found Solutions for Our Challenges.”
Located at 10 Love Lane, Ovelle Coffee LLC has quickly become part of a vibrant local economy in Hartford, CT. Ovelle specializes in supplying Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee, a product known for its unique flavor and origin. The company holds an import license from the Jamaican Agricultural and Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) and works directly […]
Sasha and Ian Fay

“The Earlier You Can Obtain and Engage with a CTSBDC Business Advisor, the Better It Is.”
Powell Mental Health (PMH) was founded by Dr. Georgia Powell, DHA, MBA, MHA, in response to the intense demands of individuals needing assistance to pivot through their health and wellness journey. Over the past few years, the world has encountered the COVID-19 pandemic, which has triggered a global health crisis and consequently adversely impacted the […]
Georgia Powell

“The Earlier You Can Obtain and Engage with a CTSBDC Business Advisor, the Better It Is.”
Powell Mental Health (PMH) was founded by Dr. Georgia Powell, DHA, MBA, MHA, in response to the intense demands of individuals needing assistance to pivot through their health and wellness journey. Over the past few years, the world has encountered the COVID-19 pandemic, which has triggered a global health crisis and consequently adversely impacted the […]
Georgia Powell

“We Had Many Questions, and CTSBDC Business Advisor Valerian Gomez Always Guided and Answered us. Val’s Help Was Invaluable.””
Creative Jam Art Co., established in April 2023, is a women-owned art studio providing diverse art experiences. The business specializes in a unique paint splatter room where customers can throw paint on a canvas, ceramic figurines, or other surfaces. This innovative concept is led by Marlo Marrero Fernandez, Irmgard Sauntinez, and Brendaliz Ayende, who came […]
Marlo Marrero Fernandez, Irmgard Sauntinez, and Brendaliz Ayende

“We Had Many Questions, and CTSBDC Business Advisor Valerian Gomez Always Guided and Answered us. Val’s Help Was Invaluable.””
Creative Jam Art Co., established in April 2023, is a women-owned art studio providing diverse art experiences. The business specializes in a unique paint splatter room where customers can throw paint on a canvas, ceramic figurines, or other surfaces. This innovative concept is led by Marlo Marrero Fernandez, Irmgard Sauntinez, and Brendaliz Ayende, who came […]