State of Connecticut P-Card Program Overview
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)
Tuesday, August 19; 12 PM - 12:45 PM
The State of Connecticut contracts everything from catering to construction and gasoline to guiderails. Learn how Supplier Diversity certification can help Small and Minority 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
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.
Thursday, August 21; 8 AM - 7 PM
This FREE one-day symposium will have content relevant to ALL entrepreneurs and small business owners with special topics specifically related to the unique perspective and needs of tribal entrepreneurs and business owners. Gain valuable insight to help on your entrepreneurship journey!
Location: Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, 110 Pequot Trl, Mashantucket
Event Registration (Eventbrite)
Tuesday, August 26; 1 PM - 4 PM
This panel will be informative and will provide insights for small manufacturers on navigating the subcontracting process, building relationships with primes, and positioning themselves effectively to secure government contracts.
Location: 287 West Street, Rocky Hill
Event Registration (Eventbrite)
Tuesday, September 9, 10 AM - 11 AM
Learn how municipalities can streamline purchasing and save time and money by utilizing Connecticut's statewide contracts. With over 900 contracts available, you have access to a wide range of products and services, including paving and road repairs, IT hardware and software, building and maintenance services, consulting services, and more. This session will guide you through the types of contracts available for municipal use, how to navigate the contracts effectively, and answer your questions about contract availability and usage.
Location: Online - Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
Tuesday, September 9, 6 PM - 8 PM
In part 2 of this series, bring your required documents in electronic format into the classroom and the DAS team will help you submit your application for the Small and Minority Business Enterprise Certification. The team will answer your questions and help walk you through the application steps.
Location: Margaret E. Morton Government Center, 999 Broad Street, Bridgeport
Wednesday, September 10; 12 PM - 1PM
From catering to construction and gasoline to guiderails, the State of Connecticut offers a wide range of contracting opportunities. During this training, we’ll guide you through the Small Business certification and Construction Contractor Prequalification programs. Learn about the value of these certifications, eligibility/steps, and the potential to build your company’s revenue and find new customers through growth and marketing opportunities.
Location: Online (Minority Construction Council)
Registration pending
Wednesday, September 17; 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
Thursday, September 25; 8:30 AM - 2 PM
This marks Connecticut’s first-ever Navy Week, part of a national outreach initiative by the U.S. Navy to strengthen community connections.
Location: CT State Asnuntuck Community College, 170 Elm St, Enfield
Registration pending
Wednesday, October 1; 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
Friday, October 3; 9 AM - 12 PM
Join us for the must-attend construction event of the fall, where opportunity meets connection. This exciting day brings together Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (MBEs/DBEs), Corporate Members, General Contractors, and Resource Partners—all under one roof! Whether you’re looking to build powerful partnerships, explore new projects, or connect with hundreds of industry leaders from across the state, this event is your gateway to growth and success.
Location: Alvin and Beatrice Wood Human Services Center, 330 Park Avenue, Bloomfield
Wednesday, October 8; 10 AM - 12 PM
In this in person - hands on clinic, 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: Ferguson Library, 96 Broad Street, Stamford
Wednesday, October 15; 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 - Thursday, October 28 - 30
This is a national and regional conference dedicated to advancing the participation of small, disadvantaged businesses in the economic marketplace. This event supports government-wide priorities on economic development, while fostering valuable engagement between procurement officers, industry leaders, and small business innovators.
Location: Foxwoods Resort Hotel, 350 Trolley Line Blvd, Mashantucket
Event Registration (BizConn Alliance)
Wednesday, November 19; 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, December 3; 9 AM - 4 PM
The CT Business Matchmaker is a high-impact networking event designed to connect businesses with government buyers and prime contractors to strengthen our national/local supply chains and open opportunities of procurement for CT businesses. One-on-one prescheduled matchmaking meetings are at the heart of the CT Business Matchmaker. Businesses will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with buyers from federal, state and local agencies as well as prime contractors. The event will also include a dynamic networking Business Expo featuring key resource providers, lenders, prime contractors and government agencies. In addition to a full day of training sessions facilitated by SBA employees, resource partners and contracting experts.
Location: Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford
