Nationally, businesses that use the services of the SBDC experience increased sales, faster sales growth and higher job growth rates than average businesses, according to the Association of Smalll Business Development Centers Network.

Ready to join hundreds of thousands of small businesses who are better educated, more prepared and tapped into a strong network of resources?

The CT Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides expert counseling to help businesses grow. Business counseling is a free service. All you need to do to get started is complete the Request for Counseling Form (click on link, select the town where your business is located and complete the Workshops and Online Request for Counseling Form).

We are located at the four universities of the Connecticut State University System which includes Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, and Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. In addition, there is an office located at the department of Economic and Community Development in Hartford.

Staffed by trained and qualified counselors, the Small Business Development Center is TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS!

 SBDC provides assistance with:

• Entrepreneur Education
• Business Growth
• Executive Education
• FastTrac^® New Venture™
• FastTrac^® Growth Venture™
• Business Plan Development
• Manufacturing
• Financial Plan Development
• Government Procurement
• International Trade
• Export Assistance
• E-Commerce

Learn About the SBDC program