⭐ It was our pleasure to celebrate the opening of a new Hartford office of the Women's Business Development Council today. ⭐ District Director Catherine Marx joined Governor Ned Lamont, Senator Blumenthal, SBA Regional Administrator Marlene Cintron, Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam, DECD, WBDC Ceo Fran Pastore, Deputy Commissioner Paul O. Robertson, Office of Early Childhood Commissioner Beth Bye, and many more for this milestone occasion. The SBA CT District Office is thrilled to be so closely aligned with the mission of WBDC and support their expansion and their growth throughout Connecticut. ⭐
SBA Connecticut District Office
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https://www.sba.gov/district/connecticut
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Hartford, Connecticut
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- 1953
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The Connecticut office of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce have organized a small business resource fair to be held at BristolWORKS! on September 25th from 9:00am – Noon. This free event is open to all businesses and nonprofits throughout the region. Register at https://lnkd.in/eZziAfc4
Registration is open for this exciting Business Resource Fair. Register at https://lnkd.in/eZziAfc4
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🚀 Exciting News for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners! 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our SBA Government Contracting Series, starting September 4th! This series is designed to empower and equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the world of government contracting. 🔹 What to Expect: Insightful workshops Step-by-step guidance on the contracting process Tips for winning government contracts and expanding your business Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this series will provide valuable strategies and resources to help you succeed in the competitive government contracting arena. Register now! Workshops are coordinated by the SBA Connecticut District Office & SBA Rhode Island District Office led by Tanisha Baptiste, MBA ☑ Introduction to Government Contracting September 4, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ✅ How to Become a Federal Government Small Business (SB) Subcontractor September 5, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ☑ Registering in the System for Award Management (SAM) September 6, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ✅ Writing an Effective Capabilities Statement September 11, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ☑ Marketing and Selling to the Federal Government September 12, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m ✅ Finding Federal Contracting Opportunities September 13, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m ☑ Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB/SDVOSB) Certification (VetCert) October 2, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ✅ Woman-Owned Small Business (QOSB) Certification Program October 3, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ☑ Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Certification Program October 4, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ✅ 8(a) Business Development Program October 9, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ☑ SBA Mentor Protégé Program and Joint Ventures October 10, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ✅ SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program October 11, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 👉 Learn more and register at www.sba.gov/ct
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The Connecticut District Office was pleased to participate in the Tribal Entrepreneurial Symposium with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation this week. Lead Outreach and Marketing Specialist Tanisha Baptiste, MBA presented 'Securing Government Contracts: A Path to Business Expansion' and Outreach and Marketing Specialist Sheri Cote presented 'Unlocking Opportunities: SBA Resources for Your Business Journey' during the day-long event. Later in the day, both team members shared business resources with attendees during the Resource Fair. Connect with us at Connecticut_DO@sba.gov if you'd like one of our team members to speak at your event.
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Our latest Boots to Business 2-day program was a success! The attendees came with great business ideas and learned a lot about starting their new ventures. Sessions were led by Lead Outreach and Marketing Specialist & Veteran Business Development Officer Tanisha Baptiste, MBA, and were held at the Navy Subbase New London campus. SBA Rhode Island District Office's Amanda Basse participated as well.
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The office of U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney hosted a Funding Resource Fair in Willimantic with representatives from federal and Connecticut state agencies. Resources were made available for small business owners and community partners to explore funding opportunities and connect with agencies that administer these funds. U.S. Small Business Administration Deputy Dir. Moraima Gutierrez was present highlighting SBA's Programs & Services throughout. Senator Martha Marx along with Congressman Joe Courtney were on hand to welcome folks and guide constituents to local/federal resources. #federal #funding #entrepreneurs #community USDA CT Resource Conservation & Development (CT RC&D) CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Ct Dept Of Public Hlth Connecticut Green Bank Internal Revenue Service U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development FEMA CT Department of Revenue Services CT APEX Accelerator (CT APEX) National Endowment for the Arts
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Our July Small Business Resource Fair in Marlborough was a great success today! Our partners from Connecticut Small Business Development Center, SCORE Mentors Greater Hartford, Women's Business Development Council, Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce, MyCTSavings, and others were on hand to share valuable information to interested entrepreneurs and small business owners. Senator Cathy Osten and State Representative Steve Weir stopped by for a visit as well. Thank you Jessica Olander, CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce for collaborating on this with us and the Town of Marlborough for hosting us. Stay tuned for our next one in the Town of Southbury on August 21st. https://lnkd.in/dbPy6aDD
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Today we celebrated a significant milestone for Connecticut’s childcare industry and small business ecosystem. The importance of childcare to the 354,000 small businesses in Connecticut cannot be overstated. For many entrepreneurs and employees, access to quality childcare is not just a necessity but a cornerstone of their ability to thrive and contribute to our economy. It enables parents to focus on their work, knowing their children are in a safe, nurturing environment. Moreover, this support is particularly crucial for the childcare industry itself, a network of small business owners and entrepreneurs who are working tirelessly to provide for our next generation. Women's Business Development Council provides excellence, and their programs will continue to have a profound impact on both the childcare sector and Connecticut’s broader economy.