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USDP Mission

To expand enrollment and participation of small/minority businesses on University contracts, by facilitating the opportunity for said businesses to provide valuable, quality, timely goods and services, while building mutually beneficial, respectful, lasting business relationships with the University community.

USDP Policy Statement

The University of Connecticut is committed to providing a professionally inclusive environment within which small/minority businesses are encouraged to participate in the procurement experience, as they are afforded equal access to the bid process that transfers goods and services to the campus communities.

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SMBE Connect

2024 CT Supplier Connection Growth Summit & MatchMaker

The CT Supplier Connection’s, 8th Annual Supplier Growth Summit. is a virtual event for ALL small and diverse suppliers that would like to meet one-on-one with large buying organizations.

IS YOUR COMPANY REGISTERED ON THE CT SUPPLIER CONNECTION PORTAL?
If not, no problem. After you register for the CT Supplier Connection’s, 8th Annual Supplier Growth Summit. consider joining CT Supplier Connection, a program that links small and diverse suppliers with Connecticut’s largest procurement groups. Suppliers that register on the CT Supplier Connection portal will be invited to other events and classes that focus on helping you get “Contract Ready”, and buyers in CT can review your company information. If you wish to register for the CT Supplier Connection portal, you can click on the link provided after your complete this event registration process.

If you have further questions, please contact us at ctsupplierconnection@gmail.com

To Register Please Click The Link Below:
https://bit.ly/CTSupplierConnection2024-buyer

Generative AI Economic Impact: The Big Picture

Presented by WBENC and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses

December 11 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET | Virtual

Join WBENC LIFT and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses for an informative session on the economic impact of generative artificial intelligence featuring Goldman Sachs Vice President, Frank Long. Frank will do a deep dive into the macro implications that impact small businesses such as investment flow, power and utility infrastructure, supply chain management, and more! Participants will walk away with an understanding of how AI is shaping the future.

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CTSBDC Newsletter November 2024

  • SBA Disaster Loan Deadline Nov. 19 for Connecticut Businesses
  • Facing Supply Chain Challenges? Improve Operations and Boost Efficiency –
    Free Virtual Event, November 19 (Rescheduled)
  • Connect with Top Buyers and Industry Experts. Join the 2024 Supplier
    Connection Growth Summit & Matchmaker: Free and Virtual Event on
    December 4-5
  • Women’s Entrepreneurship: Navigating the Small Business Innovation Research
    Journey. Free – Virtual – Organized by USPTO – November 21.
  • Explore CTSBDC: Access On-Demand Webinars Anytime – View Our Full Library of Recorded Sessions.
  • And reach out if we can help! Connecticut Small Business Development Center Team

SBA Lender Expo

Come meet our lenders and find funding for your business!

Do you need funding to expand your business, purchase a building, new equipment,
or working capital? Are you prepared to take the next step to get your startup off the
ground? Take advantage of this free opportunity!

Need help with your business plan, or other business activities?
Come learn about no-cost business counseling from SBA resource partners. Continue reading

Construction Expo & Matchmaker 2024

Showcase your commitment to Building Inclusion for MBE Contractors at the 2024 MCC Construction Expo and Matchmaker on Friday, October 4th in Bloomfield, Connecticut!

The Construction Expo and Matchmaker brings together Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (MBEs/DBEs), Corporate Members, General Contractors and Resource Partners as well as hundreds of attendees from across the state every year.