Business Advising

WBDC’s Business Advisors are here to help you start or grow your business!

  • Having trouble getting your head around your business finances?
  • Have an idea but don't know how to turn it into a profitable business?
  • Want to expand but don't know what steps to take?

Our experienced team of advisors can work with you to face the challenges and opportunities that come with entrepreneurship and provide you with the information, resources and confidence to take the next step. They are available to address specific questions you have about your business and create an action plan with you. 

To book a one-on-one session, contact us at 203-353-1750 or info@ctwbdc.org.
For Child Care Provider Businesses, contact childcarebusiness@ctwbdc.org or 203-353-1750 x113.

There is no cost for meeting with a Business Advisor.

Meet WBDC's Business Advisors

  • Kenyetta
  • Banks
  • Start ups, Business Planning, Strategy
  • kbanks@ctwbdc.org
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  • Joy
  • Braddock
  • Torrington Businesses, Marketing, Advertising
  • jbraddock@ctwbdc.org
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  • Carol
  • Cheswick
  • Business Planning, Strategy, Marketing, Finance, Goal Setting, Growth, Food Businesses
  • ccheswick@ctwbdc.org
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  • Samantha
  • Cross
  • Access to Capital, Personal Finance, Business Finance, Strategy
  • scross@ctwbdc.org
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  • Linda
  • Fecteau
  • Child Care, Business Strategy, Business Planning
  • lfecteau@ctwbdc.org
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  • Janet
  • Johnson
  • Business Planning, Strategy, Finance, Manufacturing
  • jjohnson@ctwbdc.org
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  • Tanya
  • Kelley
  • Child Care, Start-Up, Finance, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Access to Capital, Personal Finance
  • tkelley@ctwbdc.org
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  • Pat Posada
  • Klapper
  • Business Planning, Strategy, Personal and Business Finance
  • pklapper@ctwbdc.org
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  • *Habla Español
  • Sherry
  • Konwerski
  • Accounting, Sales, Operations, Finance, Management, Bookkeeping
  • skonwerski@ctwbdc.org
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  • Terri
  • Piekara
  • Social Media, Instagram, Podcasting
  • tpiekara@ctwbdc.org
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  • Zayed
  • Rodriguez
  • Child Care, Business Planning, Goal Setting
  • zrodriguez@ctwbdc.org
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  • *Habla Español
  • Maria
  • Zamora
  • Accounting, Sales, Customer Service, HR management.
  • mzamora@ctwbdc.org
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  • *Habla Español
"WBDC has been a consistent and reliable resource as I navigate the first few years of business ownership. Their advisors always give great insight and feedback and have helped me navigate challenging situations."
Gayle MinerPhinney's. Newtown, CT
"WBDC has steadily provided me with essential tools and resources that have helped my business grow. The legal assistance program, financial training, marketing training, and equity match grant in particular have all provided integral resources."
Rosemary OstfeldHealthy PlanEat. East Lyme, CT
"WBDC has been very supportive of my business by answering all my questions and providing me with valuable training, and financial assistance. WBDC has helped me gain confidence not only in being entrepreneur but a minority in this field. I greatly appreciate every opportunity WBDC has given me."
Gloria MontoyaMy Little World. Meriden, CT
"WBDC has provided me and my management team access to 1:1 training and support to help our business thrive. The support provided helped us streamline processes allowing us more time to interact with children and families."
Shannon BullardJulia Day Nursery. Ansonia, CT
"WBDC has opened my eyes to a few things. I can't recommend WBDC enough! The knowledge I have gained has been helpful. I found that I am still falling short and have to get myself out and about more. I have to sit back and go through my business notes and see what I am doing, and I have found out there are a lot of things I need to be doing too."
Maxine NugentComfort Kozi Teas, West Hartford, CT
"I am very thankful for the help and guidance I got from WBDC. Their support has made a big difference in my business. Thanks to WBDC's knowledge and commitment, I could not only enhance the quality of my services but also see a noticeable increase in my income."
Zaneta MoravecPlay Smart LLC. Weston, CT