Lunch and Learn: Grants, Loans & Funding Resources for Small Businesses

Join us for a Lunch & Learn that helps you understand how to get money to start or grow a business. You will learn about different funding options like grants, loans, microloans, crowdfunding, and other ways to raise money. We will also explain what lenders look for when deciding whether to fund a business. You’ll […]

OEC – WBDC Subvenciones para operaciones de programas (eLearning – Español)

Esta sesión informativa pregrabada forma parte de la Biblioteca de Aprendizaje en Línea (eLearning) disponible a demanda las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. Acompáñenos en una sesión informativa sobre subvenciones para conocer los usos permitidos de los fondos, los requisitos de elegibilidad y qué esperar durante el proceso de solicitud. […]

OEC – WBDC Program Operations Grants (eLearning)

This pre-recorded info-session is part of the 24/7 on-demand eLearning Library. Join us for a Grant Information Session to learn about what the funding can be used for, eligibility requirements, and what to expect with the application. The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) and WBDC are pleased to offer grants of up to $50,000 […]

Money Matters: Building Strong Finances & Finding the Right Funding (Zoom Class)

Understanding your business finances is one of the most important steps toward growth and accessing funding opportunities. Join WBDC Business Advisor Tanya Kelley for an engaging and practical Zoom class designed to help small business owners strengthen their financial foundation and better prepare for capital opportunities. Tanya will share actionable tips on organizing your books, […]

WBDC Ignite Grant Information Session (eLearning) [2026]

Join us for a recorded information session to learn about the Women’s Business Development Council’sIgniteGrant.The program offers grants of up to $10,000 to women-owned businesses in the state of Connecticut who have been in business for 2 or more years.The information session will cover eligibility requirements, what the grant can be used for,andthe applicationprocessand timeline.We […]

Small Business Funding: Meet the Lenders

Are you thinking a business loan might be in your future? Have questions about what lenders look for? Join us for a panel discussion with three lenders to talk about what makes a business “bankable” and things you can begin to do now to set yourself up for success in the future. Topics include: What […]

Finanzas para Dueños de Negocios: Lo Básico que deberias saber

Como emprendedor, entender tus números no es opcional — es la diferencia entre sobrevivir y prosperar. En esta sesión, aprenderás a leer e interpretar los estados financieros más importantes de tu empresa, descubrirás qué herramientas de contabilidad se adaptan mejor a tu negocio, y aprenderás a proyectar el futuro de tu empresa con confianza. Porque […]

Finanzas para Dueños de Negocios: Lo Básico que deberias saber

Como emprendedor, entender tus números no es opcional — es la diferencia entre sobrevivir y prosperar. En esta sesión, aprenderás a leer e interpretar los estados financieros más importantes de tu empresa, descubrirás qué herramientas de contabilidad se adaptan mejor a tu negocio, y aprenderás a proyectar el futuro de tu empresa con confianza. Porque […]