LAST CALL! Attention Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners! Join us at the 2024 Symposium at Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. Connecticut Small Business Development Center Associate State Director, Steven Semaya, and Business Advisor, Michelle L. Ouimette - Augustyn, DPS will be participating on August 27. Don't miss this FREE entrepreneur symposium and #networkingevent! 🔗Register now at https://qrco.de/24tes You will join an exciting full-day event that will provide valuable information and insights for ALL #entrepreneurs! Enjoy speakers, workshops, panels, and a networking reception with a resource fair. Hear from entrepreneurial experts from a variety of organizations including our founder the SBA Connecticut District Office, Apple, Grow with Google, and more. Space is limited. 🔗Register now at https://qrco.de/24tes #BusinessEvent #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #CTSBDC #Networking #Workshops #ResourceFair #ConnecticutBusiness
Connecticut Small Business Development Center
Business Consulting and Services
East Hartford, Connecticut 1,892 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.
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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
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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
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2024 Applications ARE OPEN! Connecticut Small Business Development Center invites you! Leap, and launch your #smallbusiness with Entrepreneur Academy with the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut: ➡️Learn how to start a business in CT through the Chamber’s 8-week Entrepreneur Academy, which is designed to help emerging #entrepreneurs turn their ideas into profitable ventures. ➡️Participants will receive expert training, mentorship, and access to local resources. ➡️Building on the success of its 2022 pilot program, the academy offers a comprehensive curriculum crafted by a professor of entrepreneurship at Wesleyan University. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gps6VgTJ Applications are due August 26, 11:30 pm! #ctsbdc #ctsbdcnocostadvising #smallbusinessesconnecticut #StartUpLife #EntrepreneurAcademy #ConnecticutBusiness #BusinessDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #BusinessMentorship #LocalResources #SmallBizSupport
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Shoutout to Valerian Gomez, MSOL! As a key business advisor at #CTSBDC, Val is making a huge impact in helping Connecticut entrepreneurs thrive. 🎙 Tune in for game-changing insights you don’t want to miss! Connecticut Small Business Development Center #SmallBusiness #CTSBDC #Entrepreneurship
🚀 New Episode Alert! 🎙️ If you're an entrepreneur or small business owner looking to elevate your business or secure capital for growth, this episode of MissionCTRL is a must-listen! This week, Ramon and the PD Flight Crew are joined by Valerian Gomez, MSOL, a veteran entrepreneur and business advisor at Connecticut Small Business Development Center who shares his journey from corporate America to running a successful franchise and helping Connecticut entrepreneurs thrive. Tune in as Valerian dives into his expertise in Lean Six Sigma, scaling businesses, and accessing capital. Don't miss out on the valuable insights and strategies that could take your business to the next level! 💼 Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/gwiyxBJx Watch it on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g9msV7H3 #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #MissionCTRL #LeanSixSigma #BusinessGrowth #PodcastRelease #CTSBDC #connecticutbusinesses #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #businesspodcast #business
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Thank you for the invitation and thank you to all the presenters who contributed to the success of the July 2024 MBE/DBE Construction Bootcamp! We’re especially proud to see Connecticut Small Business Development Center #businessadvisor and Boost Fund Specialist, Scott Arnold, sharing his vast experience. With over 25 years in banking, finance, and entrepreneurship, Scott is dedicated to helping businesses across Connecticut secure the resources they need to thrive. We’re excited to see how these efforts will continue to benefit small businesses! 🙌 #SmallBusinessSupport #ConstructionBootcamp #BusinessGrowth #FinanceExpertise"
Non-profit supporting minority construction contractors with technical assistance, advocacy, development and contracting opportunities throughout Connecticut.
Thank you to our July 2024 MBE/DBE Construction Bootcamp presenters! Paul Mounds, Jr from Yale New Haven Hospital Mario Vieira, Yale New Haven Health Willie Mcbride, Jr, WC McBride Electrical Contractors LLC Jorge Pezo-Candelario, Peralta Design Dr. Fred McKinney, BJM Solutions CALVIN M JONES II, M&T Bank Natalie Delarosa and Meg Yetishefsky, Connecticut Department of Administrative Services Shari Pratt, Connecticut Department of Transportation Ann Monks, Yale New Haven Hospital Walter H. Lehner CPE, CPC, Nosal Builders, Inc. Scott Arnold, Connecticut Small Business Development Center Anthony Gaglio Jr., Viking Construction, Inc. #2024Bootcamp #construction #MCC #MBE #DBE
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DO YOU WANT TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF FUNDING? Join this course and be better prepared. Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) is excited to announce the upcoming session of our program, "Managing Money in Your Business" starting on September 4, 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 now open for this opportunity, but act fast - we have limited spots available for the September cohort! 🔗Get your Spot: https://lnkd.in/eBVdUB6S Email [email protected] for inquiries. #CTSBDC #SmallBizSupport #FreeWorkshop
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Attention Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners! Join us at the 2024 Symposium at Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. Connecticut Small Business Development Center Associate State Director, Steven Semaya, and Business Advisor, Michelle L. Ouimette - Augustyn, DPS will be participating on August 27. Don't miss this FREE entrepreneur symposium and #networkingevent! 🔗Register now at https://qrco.de/24tes You will join an exciting full-day event that will provide valuable information and insights for ALL #entrepreneurs! Enjoy speakers, workshops, panels, and a networking reception with a resource fair. Hear from entrepreneurial experts from a variety of organizations including our founder the SBA Connecticut District Office, Apple, Grow with Google, and more. Space is limited. 🔗Register now at https://qrco.de/24tes #BusinessEvent #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #CTSBDC #Networking #Workshops #ResourceFair #ConnecticutBusiness
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Congratulations on reaching this exciting milestone! 🎉 We are thrilled to have been part of your journey, with the support of Connecticut Small Business Development Center #businessadvisor Michelle L. Ouimette - Augustyn, DPS. We’re so happy for you and can’t wait to see what the future holds. Here’s to another year of growth and success! 🙌 #SmallBusinessSuccess #CommunitySupport #CTSBDC #BusinessGrowth
We are celebrating our one-year mark with an open house on September 7th from 12 to 4 p.m. You’ll have the chance to meet our current members and tour the space. We’ll also share how you can get more involved in our community. We couldn’t have reached this milestone without all of our members, community partners, and business advisors. Here’s to another year of innovation and collaboration among health and wellness professionals. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eE_Ehepm
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Starting September 17! Join the Connecticut Small Business Development Center's SBIR/STTR Accelerator, 12:00 – 1:30 PM. Elevate your #smallbusiness! APPLY: https://lnkd.in/ejSnaWmU Deadline: September 9. Interested in taking your #smallbusiness to the next level? APPLY NOW! Accepted applicants will receive a welcome letter with all the details to join the ly This 6-session accelerator is designed to help you secure SBIR or STTR grants. Eligibility: • For-profit small businesses (< 500 employees) in CT • Majority US citizen or permanent resident-owned • Minority-owned businesses encouraged to apply #CTSBDC #SBIR #STTR #Innovation #ConnecticutBusiness #MinorityOwned
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🚨 Event Postponed 🚨 The SBA Connecticut District Office regrets to inform you that due to yesterday’s flooding in #Southbury, the Business Resource Fair scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, has been postponed. They’ll share the new date as soon as it’s confirmed. Thank you for your patience! #ctsbdc #SmallBizSupport #CTSmallBusiness #EventUpdate
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TAKE THE FIRST STEP TO MATCHING WITH A LENDER! Your business’s numbers are key to getting funded! Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) is excited to announce the upcoming session of our program, "Managing Money in Your Business" starting on September 4, 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 now open for this opportunity, but act fast - we have limited spots available for the September cohort! 🔗Get your Spot: https://lnkd.in/eBVdUB6S Email [email protected] for inquiries. #CTSBDC #SmallBizSupport #FreeWorkshop
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