Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut

Connecticut SBDC

Your Guiding Light

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Multi-Generational Dairy Business Goes Modern

Seth Bahler is owner of Oak Ridge Dairy and Modern Milkman. Oak Ridge Dairy is a 5th generation farm, started in 1890 by Bahler's great-great grandfather. Wanting to hedge against that and recognizing the business potential of an online subscription service, they launched Modern Milkman in 2019.

CTSBDC Advisor Shelly Koehler provided advising with budgeting, marketing and connecting the business to resources at CTSBDC host university, UConn. The marketing research provided insight into their competition, their growth strategies and activities in the marketplace.

With a pilot subscription-based service in other regions of the country and plans to convert methane produced on the farm to energy, Seth is definitely focusing on the future.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Multi-Generational Dairy Business Goes Modern

Seth Bahler is owner of Oak Ridge Dairy and Modern Milkman. Oak Ridge Dairy is a 5th generation farm, started in 1890 by Bahler's great-great grandfather. Wanting to hedge against that and recognizing the business potential of an online subscription service, they launched Modern Milkman in 2019.

CTSBDC Advisor Shelly Koehler provided advising with budgeting, marketing and connecting the business to resources at CTSBDC host university, UConn. The marketing research provided insight into their competition, their growth strategies and activities in the marketplace.

With a pilot subscription-based service in other regions of the country and plans to convert methane produced on the farm to energy, Seth is definitely focusing on the future.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Multi-Generational Dairy Business Goes Modern

Seth Bahler is owner of Oak Ridge Dairy and Modern Milkman. Oak Ridge Dairy is a 5th generation farm, started in 1890 by Bahler's great-great grandfather. Wanting to hedge against that and recognizing the business potential of an online subscription service, they launched Modern Milkman in 2019.

CTSBDC Advisor Shelly Koehler provided advising with budgeting, marketing and connecting the business to resources at CTSBDC host university, UConn. The marketing research provided insight into their competition, their growth strategies and activities in the marketplace.

With a pilot subscription-based service in other regions of the country and plans to convert methane produced on the farm to energy, Seth is definitely focusing on the future.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Multi-Generational Dairy Business Goes Modern

Seth Bahler is owner of Oak Ridge Dairy and Modern Milkman. Oak Ridge Dairy is a 5th generation farm, started in 1890 by Bahler's great-great grandfather. Wanting to hedge against that and recognizing the business potential of an online subscription service, they launched Modern Milkman in 2019.

CTSBDC Advisor Shelly Koehler provided advising with budgeting, marketing and connecting the business to resources at CTSBDC host university, UConn. The marketing research provided insight into their competition, their growth strategies and activities in the marketplace.

With a pilot subscription-based service in other regions of the country and plans to convert methane produced on the farm to energy, Seth is definitely focusing on the future.

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

10,429

Jobs supported by 1,462 clients in underserved communities

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

10,429

Jobs supported by 1,462 clients in underserved communities

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

10,429

Jobs supported by 1,462 clients in underserved communities

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

10,429

Jobs supported by 1,462 clients in underserved communities

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

New Haven Small Business Academy

CTSBDC collaborated with the City of New Haven to play a lead role in the Small Business Academy. CTSBDC advisors trained 29 participants, in two cohorts, for 36 hours of training per client.

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

New Haven Small Business Academy

CTSBDC collaborated with the City of New Haven to play a lead role in the Small Business Academy. CTSBDC advisors trained 29 participants, in two cohorts, for 36 hours of training per client.

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

New Haven Small Business Academy

CTSBDC collaborated with the City of New Haven to play a lead role in the Small Business Academy. CTSBDC advisors trained 29 participants, in two cohorts, for 36 hours of training per client.

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

New Haven Small Business Academy

CTSBDC collaborated with the City of New Haven to play a lead role in the Small Business Academy. CTSBDC advisors trained 29 participants, in two cohorts, for 36 hours of training per client.

EXPORT

Because of this support from the CTSBDC and the SBA...our revenue in 2021 is up 31% compared to 2020. Our exports broke our records and are over $13 Million in 2021 and there's still time left in the year.

President, All Marine Spares International

EXPORT

Because of this support from the CTSBDC and the SBA...our revenue in 2021 is up 31% compared to 2020. Our exports broke our records and are over $13 Million in 2021 and there's still time left in the year.

President, All Marine Spares International

EXPORT

Because of this support from the CTSBDC and the SBA...our revenue in 2021 is up 31% compared to 2020. Our exports broke our records and are over $13 Million in 2021 and there's still time left in the year.

Ted T. Panourgias

President, All Marine Spares International

EXPORT

Because of this support from the CTSBDC and the SBA...our revenue in 2021 is up 31% compared to 2020. Our exports broke our records and are over $13 Million in 2021 and there's still time left in the year.

President, All Marine Spares International

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

Invest Like a Millenial

FinTron has created an investment product that caters to millennials and Gen-Z to encourage budgeting, banking, and investing with sound strategies. CTSBDC helped founder Wilder Rumpf develop pitch strategies and connected them to local angel investor groups.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

Invest Like a Millenial

FinTron has created an investment product that caters to millennials and Gen-Z to encourage budgeting, banking, and investing with sound strategies. CTSBDC helped founder Wilder Rumpf develop pitch strategies and connected them to local angel investor groups.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

Invest Like a Millenial

FinTron has created an investment product that caters to millennials and Gen-Z to encourage budgeting, banking, and investing with sound strategies. CTSBDC helped founder Wilder Rumpf develop pitch strategies and connected them to local angel investor groups.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

Invest Like a Millenial

FinTron has created an investment product that caters to millennials and Gen-Z to encourage budgeting, banking, and investing with sound strategies. CTSBDC helped founder Wilder Rumpf develop pitch strategies and connected them to local angel investor groups.

TECH DEVELOPMENT

Supporting Critical Medical Innovation

Bonde Innovations is developing a device to treat heart failure. CTSBDC supported Bonde with developing a strategy around investors and helped refine a pitch deck for potential investors.

TECH DEVELOPMENT

Supporting Critical Medical Innovation

Bonde Innovations is developing a device to treat heart failure. CTSBDC supported Bonde with developing a strategy around investors and helped refine a pitch deck for potential investors.

TECH DEVELOPMENT

Supporting Critical Medical Innovation

Bonde Innovations is developing a device to treat heart failure. CTSBDC supported Bonde with developing a strategy around investors and helped refine a pitch deck for potential investors.

TECH DEVELOPMENT

Supporting Critical Medical Innovation

Bonde Innovations is developing a device to treat heart failure. CTSBDC supported Bonde with developing a strategy around investors and helped refine a pitch deck for potential investors.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

$48.6M

In emergency capital secured through 333 approved loans and grants

COVID-19 RESPONSE

$48.6M

In emergency capital secured through 333 approved loans and grants

COVID-19 RESPONSE

$48.6M

In emergency capital secured through 333 approved loans and grants

COVID-19 RESPONSE

$48.6M

In emergency capital secured through 333 approved loans and grants

DISASTER RECOVERY

Say Yes to SBDC

When the pandemic brought the wedding industry to a halt, CTSBDC helped Beth Chapman and White Dress by the Shore swiftly access Paycheck Protection Program Rounds 1 & 2 and Economic Injury Disaster loans to stabilize her business and emerge stronger on the other side.

DISASTER RECOVERY

Say Yes to SBDC

When the pandemic brought the wedding industry to a halt, CTSBDC helped Beth Chapman and White Dress by the Shore swiftly access Paycheck Protection Program Rounds 1 & 2 and Economic Injury Disaster loans to stabilize her business and emerge stronger on the other side.

DISASTER RECOVERY

Say Yes to SBDC

When the pandemic brought the wedding industry to a halt, CTSBDC helped Beth Chapman and White Dress by the Shore swiftly access Paycheck Protection Program Rounds 1 & 2 and Economic Injury Disaster loans to stabilize her business and emerge stronger on the other side.

DISASTER RECOVERY

Say Yes to SBDC

When the pandemic brought the wedding industry to a halt, CTSBDC helped Beth Chapman and White Dress by the Shore swiftly access Paycheck Protection Program Rounds 1 & 2 and Economic Injury Disaster loans to stabilize her business and emerge stronger on the other side.

VETERANS

Brewing Something Special in CT

Counterweight Brewing is a veteran and family-owned business that began working with the CTSBDC in 2015.   Advisor Gregory Lewis assisted the owners with navigating the expansion to a larger facility, including site selection and many other of the diverse issues associated with business expansion. In FY '21, Counterweight Brewing obtained a second SBA loan to construct a new 20,000 square foot facility to increase production and their ability to sell outside of the state.

VETERANS

Brewing Something Special in CT

Counterweight Brewing is a veteran and family-owned business that began working with the CTSBDC in 2015.   Advisor Gregory Lewis assisted the owners with navigating the expansion to a larger facility, including site selection and many other of the diverse issues associated with business expansion. In FY '21, Counterweight Brewing obtained a second SBA loan to construct a new 20,000 square foot facility to increase production and their ability to sell outside of the state.

VETERANS

Brewing Something Special in CT

Counterweight Brewing is a veteran and family-owned business that began working with the CTSBDC in 2015.   Advisor Gregory Lewis assisted the owners with navigating the expansion to a larger facility, including site selection and many other of the diverse issues associated with business expansion. In FY '21, Counterweight Brewing obtained a second SBA loan to construct a new 20,000 square foot facility to increase production and their ability to sell outside of the state.

VETERANS

Brewing Something Special in CT

Counterweight Brewing is a veteran and family-owned business that began working with the CTSBDC in 2015.   Advisor Gregory Lewis assisted the owners with navigating the expansion to a larger facility, including site selection and many other of the diverse issues associated with business expansion. In FY '21, Counterweight Brewing obtained a second SBA loan to construct a new 20,000 square foot facility to increase production and their ability to sell outside of the state.

WOMEN-OWNED

Focused and Financed

49.6% of all clients served were Women-owned small businesses. They accessed $48,784,224 in capital, 42% of our total capital infusion. CTSBDC assisted on 99 new women-owned business starts representing 54% of the total starts during the year.

WOMEN-OWNED

Focused and Financed

49.6% of all clients served were Women-owned small businesses. They accessed $48,784,224 in capital, 42% of our total capital infusion. CTSBDC assisted on 99 new women-owned business starts representing 54% of the total starts during the year.

WOMEN-OWNED

Focused and Financed

49.6% of all clients served were Women-owned small businesses. They accessed $48,784,224 in capital, 42% of our total capital infusion. CTSBDC assisted on 99 new women-owned business starts representing 54% of the total starts during the year.

WOMEN-OWNED

Focused and Financed

49.6% of all clients served were Women-owned small businesses. They accessed $48,784,224 in capital, 42% of our total capital infusion. CTSBDC assisted on 99 new women-owned business starts representing 54% of the total starts during the year.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

There Was No Business For Show Business

To help the hard-hit entertainment and tourism sector, the Connecticut Small Business Development Center coordinated with the CT SBA District Office and CT Department of Economic and Community Development State Office of the Arts on the Shuttered Venue Operator Grant Program from the moment the bill was passed. Webinar training programs reached 165 attendees. CTSBDC assisted on 29 awards totaling $20,533,041 which was nearly 20% of the $110m in SVOG funding that reached Connecticut.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

There Was No Business For Show Business

To help the hard-hit entertainment and tourism sector, the Connecticut Small Business Development Center coordinated with the CT SBA District Office and CT Department of Economic and Community Development State Office of the Arts on the Shuttered Venue Operator Grant Program from the moment the bill was passed. Webinar training programs reached 165 attendees. CTSBDC assisted on 29 awards totaling $20,533,041 which was nearly 20% of the $110m in SVOG funding that reached Connecticut.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

There Was No Business For Show Business

To help the hard-hit entertainment and tourism sector, the Connecticut Small Business Development Center coordinated with the CT SBA District Office and CT Department of Economic and Community Development State Office of the Arts on the Shuttered Venue Operator Grant Program from the moment the bill was passed. Webinar training programs reached 165 attendees. CTSBDC assisted on 29 awards totaling $20,533,041 which was nearly 20% of the $110m in SVOG funding that reached Connecticut.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

There Was No Business For Show Business

To help the hard-hit entertainment and tourism sector, the Connecticut Small Business Development Center coordinated with the CT SBA District Office and CT Department of Economic and Community Development State Office of the Arts on the Shuttered Venue Operator Grant Program from the moment the bill was passed. Webinar training programs reached 165 attendees. CTSBDC assisted on 29 awards totaling $20,533,041 which was nearly 20% of the $110m in SVOG funding that reached Connecticut.