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.
Tuesday, June 17; 9 AM - 10 AM
Join us for an overview of the State of Connecticut Purchasing Card (P-Card) Program and a live Q&A.
Department of Administrative Services in conjunction with U.S. Bank is hosting a live webinar for an overview of the State of Connecticut P-Card Program and implementation to the new contract with U.S. Bank. This overview is geared toward Connecticut Municipalities, Public Schools, and Non-Profits.
Location: Online
Event Registration (Teams)
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
Tuesday, June 24; 12 PM - 1 PM
Are you a small or minority-owned business in Connecticut? Learn how to become certified as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and unlock opportunities through state contracting.
Location: Online - SBDC
Event Registration (UCONN website)
Coming in July
Registration is now available.
Location: TBD
Event registration (Constant Contact)
Wednesday, July 16; 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Join us for an overview of the State of Connecticut Purchasing Card (P-Card) Program and a live Q&A.
Department of Administrative Services in conjunction with U.S. Bank is hosting a live webinar for an overview of the State of Connecticut P-Card Program and implementation to the new contract with U.S. Bank. This overview is geared toward Connecticut Municipalities, Public Schools, and Non-Profits.
Location: Online
Event Registration (Teams)
Tuesday, August 12; 2 PM - 3 PM
Join us for an overview of the State of Connecticut Purchasing Card (P-Card) Program and a live Q&A.
Department of Administrative Services in conjunction with U.S. Bank is hosting a live webinar for an overview of the State of Connecticut P-Card Program and implementation to the new contract with U.S. Bank. This overview is geared toward Connecticut Municipalities, Public Schools, and Non-Profits.
Location: Online
Event Registration (Teams)
Wednesday, August 20; 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.
