Celebrating CTSBDC's Success Stories

Explore CTSBDC's impact on the small business economy. From Main Street to manufacturing, these are the stories of some of the small businesses our advisors help to start, grow, and thrive.

 

Ron and Cristine Kern standin beside an art restorer working at Prism Specialty Restoration

Prism Specialty Restoration: 13 Years of Growth

For Ron and Cristine Kern, owners of Prism Specialty Restoration, helping people put their lives back together after disaster strikes is personal. So, when Ron found himself evaluating a number of franchise options after a long career at Pratt & Whitney came to an end, a company then-called Electronic Restoration Services (ERS) stood out. Having […]

Ron and Cristine Kern

Ron and Cristine Kern standin beside an art restorer working at Prism Specialty Restoration

Prism Specialty Restoration: 13 Years of Growth

For Ron and Cristine Kern, owners of Prism Specialty Restoration, helping people put their lives back together after disaster strikes is personal. So, when Ron found himself evaluating a number of franchise options after a long career at Pratt & Whitney came to an end, a company then-called Electronic Restoration Services (ERS) stood out. Having […]

Ron and Cristine Kern

The owners of ewe and You Fiber Arts posing with their sign in the middle of the store.

Ewe and You Fiber Arts: Turning Loose Fibers into a Tight-Knit Business

Sometimes, growing a business is about more than just increasing revenue—it’s also a chance to grow your community. At Ewe and You Fiber Arts the move from the quaint but tiny original location in Windsor to a new, more spacious store in East Windsor was a chance to diversify their offerings and provide more spaces […]

Rachel Schuster

The owners of ewe and You Fiber Arts posing with their sign in the middle of the store.

Ewe and You Fiber Arts: Turning Loose Fibers into a Tight-Knit Business

Sometimes, growing a business is about more than just increasing revenue—it’s also a chance to grow your community. At Ewe and You Fiber Arts the move from the quaint but tiny original location in Windsor to a new, more spacious store in East Windsor was a chance to diversify their offerings and provide more spaces […]

Rachel Schuster

CTSBDC Advisor Christine Sullivan and HAYVN owner Felicia Rubinstein working at a table together in the coworking space

HAYVN: Growing a Coworking Community

HAYVN’s name tells you everything you need to know about this coworking space that puts an emphasis on culture and community. Founder Felicia Rubinstein started her first  HAYVN location in 2019 after years of working for herself and for big tech companies. “I needed a place like this throughout my professional journey,” she says. Guided […]

Felicia Rubinstein

CTSBDC Advisor Christine Sullivan and HAYVN owner Felicia Rubinstein working at a table together in the coworking space

HAYVN: Growing a Coworking Community

HAYVN’s name tells you everything you need to know about this coworking space that puts an emphasis on culture and community. Founder Felicia Rubinstein started her first  HAYVN location in 2019 after years of working for herself and for big tech companies. “I needed a place like this throughout my professional journey,” she says. Guided […]

Felicia Rubinstein