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Southern Connecticut Black Chamber of Commerce

Educational Seminars for Small Business Owners

SCBCC-hosted educational seminars targeting small business needs, covering topics like marketing, accounting, and human resources.

CitySeed

Food Business Fundamentals (6-week workshop series)

Free 6-week virtual workshop series by CitySeed and reSET for concept and early-stage food entrepreneurs, covering foundational business knowledge and community building.

Norwich Community Development Corporation

Global City Norwich Entrepreneurship Education Program

NCDC program supporting diverse entrepreneurs in downtown Norwich through cultural outreach, business education, and storefront activation, accounting for ~30% of new downtown businesses since 2018.

Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce

Greater New Haven Leadership Center

Offers practical training in leadership, team management, and collaboration, with a focus on strategic planning, conflict resolution, and real-world project work to develop essential professional skills and foster inclusion in a diverse workforce.

Leadership Greater Hartford

Leaders On Board

Trains individuals in board governance and nonprofit structure, then connects them with nonprofits seeking new board members, fostering community engagement and leadership while supporting organizations with skilled, diverse candidates.

Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce

Leadership Danbury

Prepares participants for community leadership roles through exposure to local institutions, skill-building, networking, and a group service project, fostering professional growth and a deeper understanding of regional challenges and opportunities.

Pipeline 4.0 Workforce Development

Connects young adults with free technical skills training, certifications, and job placement in IT support, UX/UI design, and cybersecurity, aiming to increase economic self-sufficiency and workforce equity for underrepresented communities.

Leadership Greater Hartford

Quest

Offers a 10-month experiential leadership program for mid-career professionals, featuring workshops, coaching, and community impact projects to foster personal growth, networking, and advanced leadership skills with a strong focus on community engagement and inclusion.

Connecticut Small Business Development Center – Middlesex County

SMARTUp Program (Entrepreneurship Training for Startups)

CTSBDC's structured entrepreneurship training program for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs in CT, with multilingual support and sessions covering business fundamentals, finance, and growth.

Connecticut Small Business Development Center – Storrs

SMARTUp Program (Entrepreneurship Training for Startups)

CTSBDC's structured entrepreneurship training program for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs in CT, with multilingual support and sessions covering business fundamentals, finance, and growth.