Outreach & Engagement Programs and Scholars Database

CTSBDC is a cooperative initiative of the US SBA, CT DECD, and the UConn School of Business. They provide no-cost 1:1 advising and support to CT small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to start a business. There is collaboration with many organizations. They speak at numerous events, participate in initiatives with public and private partners, assist and support municipalities with education and advising for their local businesses, and support multiple state agencies in carrying out their mission. CTSBDC is one of UConn's largest community touchpoints in CT. Advisors sit at Chamber of Commerce offices, accelerator programs, and town offices.

Contact: Joe Ercolano

Email: joseph.ercolano@uconn.edu

Keywords: small business, entrepreneurial support, economic development, community engagement

Website: https://ctsbdc.uconn.edu/

Community Partners: CT State agencies (DECD, SoS, DOR, DOL, DDS, DAS), municipal economic development offices, Chambers of Commerce, colleges and universities, community colleges, regional foundations, non-profit small business support organizations, others

Grant Funded Agency: US Small Business Administration, CT Department of Economic and Community Development, US Minority Business Development Agency

Scope: In-State