Business Essentials: How to Do Business with the State

The State of Connecticut wants to be your customer of choice! We contract everything from catering to construction and gasoline to guiderails.During this training, we’ll cover certification in the Small/Minority Business Enterprise and the Construction Contractor Prequalification Programs. Learn about the value of certification, eligibility/steps, and the potential to build your company’s revenue and findnew […]

Women Owned Small Business Certification (WOSB) – Bilingual Spanish

Learn how to become certified as a women-owned small business. Join SBA’sLead Outreach, Marketing Specialist andVeterans Business Development OfficerTanisha Baptiste as she explains: How to get started with certificationMinority-Owned CertificationFederal Government Contracting Aprende cómo obtener la certificación como una pequeña empresa propiedad de mujeres. Únete a Tanisha Baptiste, Especialista Principal en Alcance, Marketing y Desarrollo […]

eLearning: Women Owned Small Business Certification (WOSB)

Understanding how to become certified as a women-owned small business can be confusing. Join WBDC and SBA Economic Development Specialist Tanisha Baptiste as we cover: How to get started with certification Minority-Owned Certification Federal Government Contracting Run Time: 52 Minutes eLearning:This session is part of WBDC’s Library, providing you easy access to train at your […]

eLearning: Thinking Globally, Contracting Locally

Might local government be your next big client? Woman-owned business owners Kathryn Hebert, Principal of TPM Connect, and Cindy Hersom, President of DICIN Electric Co., Inc., and Marisol Herrera of CT PTAC who have all navigated the maze of contracting. Join them for a one-hour video session to explore how you can position your company […]

eLearning: SBA – Yes You Can Get a Federal Contract

The government works to make sure small businesses get at least 23 percentof all federal contracting dollars. But, do you know how to get one? Listen to this pre-recorded informational session from WBDC and the SBA about how you can get a federal contract. NOTE: Child care providers are not eligible for federal contracting opportunities, […]

eLearning: SBA: Certifying Your Business

Have you wondered if you should certify your business? What kind of benefits come from obtaining a small business certification? What kind of certifications are even out there? The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers a number of certifications businesses can pursue. Join WBDC and the SBA to learn what certifications are out there, why you […]

eLearning: Help with Government Contracts

Join Marisol Herrera, Procurement Specialist and Business Development Manager attheConnecticutProcurement Technical Assistance Center(PTAC),as she explainsthe steps you need to take in order to do businesswith Federal, State and Local governments. You will also learn where to find contracting opportunities. Attendees will learn about: Federal and State certifications Federal and State registrations This interactive webinar will […]

Applying for Small and Minority Business (SBE/MBE) Certification (eLearning)

Have you thought about your business becoming Small and Minority Business (SBE/MBE) certified? Join Meg Yetishefsky, the Program Manager for the Procurement Services/Supplier Diversity Unit as she explains the certification process. This webinar will walk you thru the certification application process and guide you to resources available to you for state procurement opportunities. Run time:-42 […]