Download DAS Business Access Team 2026 Past Outreach Programs
Friday, October 2; 8:30 AM - 12 PM
Create connections that build opportunities.
Location: Central Connecticut State University - Alumni Hall (Student Center), 105 Ella Grasso Boulevard, New Britain
October 6 - 8
BizConn Alliance is a leadership-level conference designed for decision-makers across government and industry.
Location: 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket
Event Registration (Eventbrite)
Thursday, October 8; 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 program.
Location: Online - Minority Construction Council
State of Connecticut P-Card Program Overview
Wednesday, October 21; 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for an overview of the State of Connecticut Purchasing Card (P-Card) Program and a live Q&A.
Location: Online
Wednesday, October 21; 12 PM - 2 PM
Join the DAS Business Access Team and CT APEX Accelerator to receive one-on-one assistance in completing your Small Business Certification and SAM applications.
Location: The MDC Training Center, 125 Maxim Road, Hartford
To register: Email kevin.nodwell@ct.gov. Space is limited! Registration required
Tuesday, October 27; 11 AM - 12 PM
Join CT APEX Accelerator and the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for a virtual lunch and learn ahead of the upcoming matchmaker. DAS will share how businesses can do business with the state and prepare to meet with its team. CT APEX will share how its free counseling can help businesses prepare for the matchmaker, present your business to buyers, and take the next steps toward state contracting opportunities. The session will also cover matchmaker best practices, instructions on completing your Matchmaker profile, and a live demo on how to navigate the MM system.
Location: Online
Wednesday, October 28; 12 PM – 1 PM
Prequalification is a vital step for contractors seeking to engage in significant state or municipal construction projects. Contractors planning to bid on or perform work for projects that cost more than $1M must become prequalified. In this session, we’ll cover the application process and demonstrate how to use CTsource, the state’s contracting portal, to search for bids and explore subcontracting opportunities.
Location: Online - Minority Construction Council
Wednesday, October 29; 12 PM – 1 PM
The State of Connecticut depends on businesses to supply the products and services that keep government operations running—from catering to construction and gasoline to guiderails. Contracting opportunities are plentiful, but how do you get started?
Location: Online - WBDC
Tuesday, November 3; 12 PM – 1 PM
Expand your company’s reach and visibility through the Department of Administration Services (DAS) Small Business Certification program. In this workshop you will learn how to do business with the State of Connecticut and take advantage of certification benefits designed to help local businesses compete, connect, and grow. Certification strengthens your business profile and opens doors to new marketing and growth opportunities.
Location: Online - SBDC
Thursday, November 12; 10 AM - 12 PM
Bring your required documents in electronic format into the classroom and the DAS Business Access team will answer your questions and help walk you through the application steps. See required documents at Required Documents - CT Small Business Certification Program and Documentation - Contractor Prequalification.
Location: TBD - Minority Construction Council
Thursday & Friday, November 12 & 13
The CT Supplier Connection's, 10th Annual Supplier Growth Summit. is a virtual event for ALL small and diverse suppliers that would like to meet one-on-one with large buying organizations.
Location: Online
Tuesday, November 17; 10AM – 11AM
Learn how municipalities can stretch limited budgets by using state purchasing tools. This session will begin with an overview of the State and Federal Surplus Programs and how municipalities can reduce costs and support sustainability by acquiring surplus equipment and personal property such as furniture, office equipment, trailers, mowers, and vehicles. The session will then review how the P-Card program can enhance your town’s financial health with flexible tools that minimize liability and increase staff accountability.
Location: Online - Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
Wednesday, November 18; 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Ready to pursue state contracts but not sure where to begin? This session will show you how to register for CTsource, Connecticut’s official contracting portal, and use it effectively to search for bids, explore subcontracting opportunities, and stay informed about new opportunities.
Location: Online - WBDC
Wednesday, December 2; 12 PM - 2 PM
Join the DAS Business Access Team and CT APEX Accelerator to receive one-on-one assistance in completing your Small Business Certification and SAM applications.
Location: The MDC Training Center, 125 Maxim Road, Hartford
To register: Email kevin.nodwell@ct.gov. Space is limited! Registration required
Wednesday, December 2; 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
El Estado de Connecticut compra muchos productos y servicios para apoyar sus operaciones. Las pequeñas empresas certificadas pueden participar y competir por estas oportunidades. En esta sesión, aprenderá cómo la certificación puede fortalecer el perfil de su empresa y ayudarle a acceder a nuevas oportunidades de marketing y crecimiento. También revisaremos los tipos de certificación disponibles, requisitos de elegibilidad, y los pasos de la solicitud.
Location: Online
