Thursday, June 5; 12 PM - 1 PM
The State of Connecticut contracts everything from catering to construction and gasoline to guiderails. Learn what certifications are available (e.g. small business, women-owned, and more) and how certification can help Small Businesses build revenue and find potential new customers. We’ll cover eligibility, steps, and the growth and marketing opportunities certification brings to your company.
Location: Online - WBDC
Event Registration (WBDC website)
Thursday, June 5; 12 PM - 1 PM
The State of Connecticut wants to be your partner of choice! From catering to construction, gasoline to guide rails, the state offers a wide range of contracting opportunities. During this training, we’ll guide you through certification in the Small/Minority Business Enterprise and Construction Contractor Prequalification programs.
Location: Online - Minority Construction Council
Thursday, June 5; 6 PM - 7 PM
The State of Connecticut contracts everything from catering to construction and gasoline to guiderails. Learn what certifications are available (e.g. small business, women-owned, and more) and how certification can help Small Businesses build revenue and find potential new customers. We’ll cover eligibility, steps, and the growth and marketing opportunities certification brings to your company.
Location: Online
Tuesday, June 10;10 AM - 11 AM
Discover how to tap into Connecticut’s diverse state contracting opportunities, from catering to construction and gasoline to guiderails. In this session, we'll walk you through navigating the CTsource portal to find and participate in state contracts. You’ll also learn how certification in the Supplier Diversity Initiative can help small and minority-owned businesses build revenue and find potential new customers.
Location: Online - Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
Wednesday & Thursday, June 11 & 12
The CT Supplier Connection 5th Annual Direct Summit & MatchMaker is a virtual event for small and diverse DIRECT SUPPLIERS. This event is specifically designed to help the region’s small and diverse direct suppliers (those whose goods and services are directly incorporated into a product being manufactured) meet with large manufacturers and prime contractors in Connecticut.
Location: Online
Thursday, June 12; 12 PM - 1 PM
Bring your required documents in electronic format into the classroom and the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) team will help you submit your application for the Small Business Enterprise Certification. The team will answer your questions and help walk you through the application steps.
Location: WBDC, 190 Trumbull St, Hartford
Event registration (WBDC website)
Wednesday, June 18; 12 PM - 2 PM
Join us to review your S/MBE and SAM applications. Receive personalized assistance from the state’s Procurement Division and CT APEX Accelerator. Completed certification helps companies build revenue and find potential new customers through growth and marketing opportunities. SAM registration is a requirement for the CT S/MBE Certification.
Location: The MDC Training Center, 125 Maxim Road, Hartford
To register: Email kevin.nodwell@ct.gov. Space is limited! Registration required.
Wednesday, June 18; 10 AM - 12 PM
The exclusive matchmaking event is a fantastic opportunity for WBENC-certified, small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses to connect with a wide range of major corporations and organizations.
Location: Andrew Associates, 6 Pearson Way, Enfield
