About Us
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.
Supplier Diversity Information
USDP Core Values
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.
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.
CWE | Corporate Matchmaker Hosted by WBE Andrews & Associates
Elevate Your Corporate Network: Exclusive Matchmaking Event to Boost your Connections
Join CWE and Andrews & Associates for a Matchmaker event on September 19th in Enfield, CT.
This is a fantastic opportunity for WBENC certified, small, diverse, and veteran.
CWE | Corporate Matchmaker Hosted by WBE Andrews & Associates – WBENC : WBENC