Past Events
Veteran Business Resource Fair and Expo
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Department of Veterans Affairs, Building 50
The Department of Veterans Affairs invites you to join us for a ribbon cutting of renovated Building 50 and Veteran Business Resource Fair. Building 50’s focus is on supporting Veterans and Veteran Service Organizations. The event will feature a Veteran Owned Business Expo.
The VA is extending complimentary exhibitor tables to Veteran owned companies. This is a great opportunity to market your business!
See flyer for more details.
Growing and Supporting Black Businesses in Connecticut
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Information Session
Connecticut's Black Owned Small Business owners will share how they leveraged resources to grow their small businesses. Learn about resources available to you and support organizations to leverage and network with.
Opening remarks by U.S. Congressman Jahana Hayes (CT-5) and SBA Regional Administrator Mike Vlacich.
To register: https://SupportingBlackBizInCT.EventBrite.com
See flyer for more details, or to contact, please email Connecticut_DO@sba.gov or 860-240-4700.
Elevate Your Business with Amazon
Thursday, April 28th, 2022
9:00am - 3:30pm
Amazon's Global Procurement Teams have partnered with Connecticut Small and Diverse Business Advocacy Partners to educate small and diverse business in how to be Amazon contract-ready. The goal is to drive economic impact in the region.
Amazon is committed to inclusively utilizing small and diverse owned enterprises to create growth, opportunity and impact for these businesses as well as for our global community by reflecting the diversity of our customers.
This event is open for all businesses interested in taking their businesses to the next level with Amazon!
Resource Fair for Small Businesses to Leverage Government Contracting
Monday, April 11th, 2022
10am Press Conference
10:30am - 12:30pm Resource Fair
Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act Opens Doors for Connecticut Small Businesses
Join the Office of U.S. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, U.S. Small Business Administration, State of Connecticut and partners to showcase the forthcoming projects in the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act and encourage small businesses to leverage government contracting.