Financing Your Small Business: Accessing Capital (eLearning)

Early-stage companies occasionally need capital assistance to stay afloat and finance their day-to-day operations. Despite this, many small businesses and startups find it difficult to get access to capital. Join Tanya Kelley and Samantha Cross,our Business Advisors to hear potential sources of capital for entrepreneurs. Topics include: Credit score Bank loans – Personal loans – […]

What You Need To Know About Business Lending (eLearning)

Thinking of applyingfor a business loan? Get tips about what you should knowbeforeapplying. Discover what lenders are looking for and what you need to do to get ready. Start planning your business finances now! Run time: 40 minutes eLearning:This session is part of WBDC’s Library, providing you easy access to train at your pace, on […]

WBDC Information Session: Child Care Business Grants Overview (eLearning)

The Women’s Business Development Council(WBDC)is AGAIN offering grants to qualifiedchild carebusinesses in Connecticutthrough its Child Care Business Opportunity Fund.TheOpportunity Fundis designed to helplicensedand aspiringchild carebusinesses grow!The Fundhas grant programstargeting different stages of business, from start-ups to those ready to expand their business. The next round of grant applications open on August 12th! Join this info […]

WBDC Ignite Grant Information Session – Summer 2025 (eLearning)

Join this on-demand information session to learn about the Women’s Business Development Council’s Ignite Grant. 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, […]

Waterbury Municipal Grants: Projections (eLearning)

Follow along with this tutorial on how to create projections for your grant application. The Waterbury Municipal Grant is a grant of up to $10,000 for a project that will meaningfully grow the business. Eligible businesses must be at least 1 years old, located in the City of Waterbury, have an annual revenue of $25,000 […]

Waterbury Municipal Grant Info Session (eLearning)

Learn about the grant being offered through a partnership between WBDC and the City of Waterbury for businesses based in Waterbury. This class reviews the eligibility criteria, the questions and documentation required for the grant, and tips and tricks for success. This is a grant of up to $10,000 for a project that will meaningfully […]

Sesión informativa sobre el Ignite Grant de WBDC (eLearning)

Únase a nosotros para una sesión de información de una hora para aprender sobre la Subvención Ignite del Women’s Business Development Council. El programa ofrece subvenciones de hasta $10,000 a empresas propiedad de mujeres en el estado de Connecticut que han estado en el negocio durante 2 años o más. La sesión de información cubrirá […]

SBA: Ways to Fund Your Business (eLearning)

It costs money to start a business. Funding your business is one of the first — and most important — financial choices most business owners make. How you choose to fund your business could affect how you structure and run your business. Run time: – 43 minutes eLearning:This session is part of WBDC’s Library, providing […]

Introduction to the CT Small Business Boost Fund (eLearning)

The Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund gives small business owners access to flexible funding for capital expenditures and working capital and connects them with support services. This fund was created to provide access to working capital for those who need it most. Learn about this new opportunity, how to get your business prepared to accept […]