Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) is excited to announce the upcoming session of our program, "Managing Money in Your Business" starting in October 2024. This FREE 4-session virtual course is designed to equip #smallbusinesses like yours with the essential knowledge and tools to manage your #finances effectively. Registration is open for this opportunity, but act fast - we have limited spots available for the September cohort! 🔗Get your Spot: https://lnkd.in/e-S4vpTA Email [email protected] for inquiries. #CTSBDC #SmallBizSupport #FreeWorkshop SBA Connecticut District Office SCORE Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce Hartford Chamber of Commerce CT United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bridgeport Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce Milford, CT
Connecticut Small Business Development Center
Business Consulting and Services
East Hartford, Connecticut 1,956 followers
We offer no-cost business advising for Connecticut small businesses and entrepreneurs to start, grow and thrive!
About us
The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) provides no-cost business advising and training to small business owners and entrepreneurs to start, grow and thrive in Connecticut. Our Business Advisors offer professional, confidential, and expert business advice for owners to overcome challenges and reach their goals. Providing comprehensive business assistance is our mission, and we have the free resources, tools, and online trainings to offer business help along the way. Our Business Advisors provide geographic-based demographics, consumer spending data, market research, financial projections, industry reports and so much more! We are committed to enhance Connecticut’s economic wellbeing and build thriving communities. The Connecticut Small Business Development Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development and UConn. The CTSBDC program remains one of the nation's largest small business assistance programs in the federal government with a proven track record of providing 35 years of accredited service to small businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Website
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http://ctsbdc.uconn.edu
External link for Connecticut Small Business Development Center
- Industry
- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- East Hartford, Connecticut
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2013
- Specialties
- Business Advising, Start-Up Business, Access to Capital, Business Plan Organization and Review, Marketing, Social Media Plans, Financial Statement Reviews, Market Research, Financial Management, Industry Reports, Export Consulting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow Management, Disaster Preparation, Succession Planning, Startup Assistance, Loan Structuring, and Resource Referrals
Locations
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Primary
222 Pitkin St
East Hartford, Connecticut 06108, US
Employees at Connecticut Small Business Development Center
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Christine Sullivan
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James Jackson
Business Advisor at Connecticut Small Business Development Center & Strategic Consultant
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Patty Meagher
NeuroEM StartUp Team | Astia Global Advisory Board | Investor CTSBDC: StartUp Advisor
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Pilar N Illanes
International Development Consultant | Program/Project Management Specialist | Bilingual Spanish/English | Founder at HispanicA LLC | Entrepreneur
Updates
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9,234 Jobs Supported! Check out the Connecticut Small Business Development Center's Annual Report 2023: https://bit.ly/3ApVTIg In this picture: CTSBDC client Ting Luo, owner of The Green Teahouse. We are thrilled that #CTSBDC Business Advisor Denise Whitford, MBA, CGBP helped make Ting's dream come true! Ting’s dedication and hard work were recently recognized with the SBA Connecticut District Office Minority Business of the Year 2024 award. If you want to start or grow your business, we are here to help. Request business advising today at ctsbdc.uconn.edu. #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #CTSBDC #AnnualReport #ConnecticutBusiness #BusinessAdvising
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Great to see federal, state, and local leaders, including Connecticut Small Business Development Center State Director Joe Ercolano, unite with small businesses to support recovery after the #Augustflooding. For more on SBA Disaster Loans, visit www.sba.gov/disaster #CommunitySupport #SmallBusinessResilience #CTSBDC
Federal, State and local leaders came together with small businesses Lynne Perry of Newbury Place, Neno's Clips, Tiffany Lindeborn of Brushy Hill Farm and Guardian Farm representing farmers in the Town of Southbury to discuss ways to assist in the aftermath of the flooding that occurred in August 18-19. U.S. Small Business Administration SCORE Mentors Connecticut Small Business Development Center Women's Business Development Council Tracy Ann Shaw, Ph.D. Catherine Marx Moraima Gutierrez Mark Cutler Ashwini Bhaskar Kevin Bielmeier Will Meikle Lovelace Cook Joe Ercolano John Bairos Danielle Ruggiero Bonnie Rado Pauline Assenza Noah Berg SBA Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience. To learn more about SBA Disaster Loans for Homeowners and Renters visit: www.sba.gov/disaster.
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“The knowledge gained from Connecticut Small Business Development Center ‘s financial literacy program has been invaluable to my business. I can now make informed decisions and drive growth.” - Kobéy Smith, M.B.A., program alum 🚨 LAST CALL! 🚨 TOMORROW, October 1! Join our FREE In-Person October Cohort: “Managing Money in Your Business”! Gain valuable insights to: ➡️ Optimize finances ➡️ Enhance business growth ➡️ Make informed decisions 🗣️ Expert speakers will share their knowledge and expertise to help you succeed. IN-PERSON sessions start TOMORROW, October 1 from 6pm to 7:30pm in New Haven: 📍 501 Crescent St (@southernscsu - School of Business) 🔗 Secure your spot now: bit.ly/3ZyoR3m 📧 Email [email protected] for inquiries. ELEVATE your #Connecticut #smallbusiness Amanda T. Angela R. #CTSBDC #SmallBizSupport #FreeWorkshop #FinancialLiteracy #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Connecticut #SmallBusiness #ProudlyCTSBDC #ConnecticutBusiness
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Exciting news! Long Gut Miss Pinny has become a reality with the help of Connecticut Small Business Development Center #BusinessAdvisor Michelle Augustyn. At Long Gut Miss Pinny's, the aspiration is to create the finest Jamaican dining experience for all friends and families who step through their doors. They seek to take traditional Jamaican meal staples and present them in ways that showcase the natural beauty and flavor of the food and culture they love. Try their exquisite Jamaican food today! We’re proud to support her journey and look forward to her continued success! WANT TO START YOUR #SMALLBUSINESS? Reach out to us today at for no-cost professional #businessadvising. #CTSBDC #SmallBusinessSuccess
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🎧 Get to know #CTSBDC #BusinessAdvisor Nelson Merchan a little better with the Mission CTRL podcast! ➡ Nelson, born in Bogota, #Colombia, shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he landed at the Connecticut Small Business Development Center. ➡ Nelson holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Dirección de Extensión y Egresados Universidad del Rosario and an MBA in Marketing from Georgia State University. ➡ With 14 years in marketing, Nelson has mastered accessing challenging market segments and mobilizing the #Hispaniccommunity. A big thank you to Ramon Peralta for this opportunity! 🙏 Tune in for valuable small business tips and insights: https://lnkd.in/ev7BJscH Connecticut Small Business Development Center #MissionCTRL #Podcast #SmallBusinessTips
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Boost Your Business Financials! Join #ctsbdc's FREE In-Person October Cohort: "Managing Money in Your Business"! Secure your spot now: bit.ly/3ZyoR3m Hear from expert speaker Amanda T. Connecticut Small Business Development Center Training and Learning Facilitator – Financial Literacy Program, and gain valuable insights to optimize your finances. IN-PERSON sessions start October 1 in New Haven! Secure your spot now: bit.ly/3ZyoR3m Email [email protected] for inquiries. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your #Connecticut #SmallBusiness! U.S. Small Business Administration SBA Connecticut District Office Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development University of Connecticut School of Business CBIA M&T Bank Greater Norwalk Chamber Fairfield Chamber CT APEX Accelerator (CT APEX) Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bridgeport West Hartford Chamber of Commerce New London Area Chamber of Commerce #CTSBDC #SmallBizSupport #FreeWorkshop #FinancialLiteracy #BusinessGrowth #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurship #connecticut #smallbusiness #smallbusinesssupport #businessadvisor #proudlyctsbdc #connecticutbusiness
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Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) is excited to announce the upcoming session of our program, "Managing Money in Your Business" starting on October 1, 2024. This FREE 4-session virtual course is designed to equip #smallbusinesses like yours with the essential knowledge and tools to manage your #finances effectively. Registration is open for this opportunity, but act fast - we have limited spots available for the October cohort! 🔗Get your Spot: https://bit.ly/3ZyoR3m Email [email protected] for inquiries. #CTSBDC #SmallBizSupport #FreeWorkshop SBA Connecticut District Office SCORE Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce Hartford Chamber of Commerce CT United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bridgeport Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce Milford, CT
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¡#CTSBDC celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Connecticut Small Business Development Center cuenta con varios trabajadores hispanos en su equipo que contribuyen a apoyar a nuestra comunidad de #pequenosnegocios en #Connecticut. *Equipo Hispano en #CTSBDC* Nelson Merchan Pilar N Illanes Valeria G. B. Begoña Sevilla Comms Expert I Bilingual Journalist Angela Rodriguez Reconocemos las contribuciones de la #comunidadhispana a nuestra cultura, economía y sociedad. ¡Gracias por enriquecer nuestro país con su diversidad y espíritu emprendedor! #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana #OrgulloHispano #Diversidad #Emprendimiento Connecticut Small Business Development Center is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! CTSBDC has several Hispanic workers on its team who help support our #smallbusiness community. We recognize the contributions of the #Hispaniccommunity to our culture, economy, and society. Thank you for enriching our country with your diversity and entrepreneurial spirit! Need #businessadvising? Reach out to us at ctsbdc.uconn.edu #CTSBDCNoCostBusinessAdvising #HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicPride #Diversity #Entrepreneurshi
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LAST CALL! TOMORROW! Connecticut Small Business Owners! Struggling with long-term growth or adapting to today’s dynamic business world? Connecticut Small Business Development Center has got you covered! 🔗 Register Now: bit.ly/47giy6d Join our NO-COST Virtual Webinar on Strategic Planning for Survival and Growth with #businessadvisor Jim Jackson to build #resilience and take your #smallbusiness to the next level. 🗓️ September 26, 2024 🕒 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM What You'll Learn: ✅ How to align your goals with available resources ✅ Strategies for navigating economic uncertainties ✅ Building a plan that leads to sustained success 🔗 Register Now: bit.ly/47giy6d This session is tailor-made for Connecticut's small businesses—don’t miss out! #CTSBDC #StrategicPlanning #SmallBusinessGrowth #ConnecticutBusiness #Entrepreneurship