Success Stories

May 1, 2023

Cheshire Equestrian Center Success Story

Meeting the Need for Horse Supplies Are you a horse rider? Do you live in central Connecticut and may be tired of driving 45 minutes to get your supplies? You don’t need to waste your time on the road anymore. Carol DiCarlo created the Cheshire Equestrian Center where she provides equipment, materials, supplies, and education […]

May 1, 2023

Hygrade Precision Technologies, LLC

Providing Machining Service Hygrade Precision Technologies is a precision grinding, lapping and CNC (computer numerical control) machining specialist firm focusing on the aerospace and defense supply chains. Hygrade Precision Technologies provides a wide range of custom machining services with accuracy and quality, from a complete part or just one finished feature. Revenue Growth 2022 5,86%

May 1, 2023

Cheshire Equestrian Center Success Story

Meeting the Need for Horse Supplies Are you a horse rider? Do you live in central Connecticut and may be tired of driving 45 minutes to get your supplies? You don’t need to waste your time on the road anymore. Carol DiCarlo created the Cheshire Equestrian Center where she provides equipment, materials, supplies, and education […]

September 29, 2021

Utilizing Emergency Relief Resources to Keep Wedding Dress Business Running

The White Dress by the Shore bridal boutique in Clinton, CT was severely impacted in 2020 when COVID hit and weddings were postponed or cancelled. Working with the Connecticut Small Business Development Center, Beth Chapman, the owner of The White Dress by the Shore, was able to successfully apply for and receive federal relief funding.

March 24, 2021

Creating Flattering Swimsuits for Women

Looking for a swimsuit that feels flattering and is still stylish led Hayley Segar to create her own swimwear line, onewith. After finding CTSBDC through an online search, she signed up to attend a course to learn how to launch a business and was connected with CTSBDC Pre-Venture Business Advisor, Mary Kay Della Camera. From […]

December 10, 2018

Creating a New Line of Protein Bars

Tony Leonardi and Lori Aleks created Muscle Up Bars as a response to there being no other protein bar available that was sweet potato based. By working with the Connecticut Small Business Development Center, they were able to secure a loan and grow their business in order to continue expanding. Business Start 2016 Capital Accessed […]

April 13, 2018

When a Quest for a Healthy Lifestyle Turns into a Business

When Ian Ceppos gave up alcohol for a healthier lifestyle, he soon realized there weren’t many drink options in social settings. He was at his wit’s end with seltzer and lime when he was introduced to kombucha. Together with his wife, Liz Ceppos, they did their research and tested recipes, but still lacked industry experience […]