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Stuart DeCew kicks off the #Climate track of #YaleInnovation23…packed house to hear Ony Obiocha from ⁦@ctnext⁩ talk about how ⁦@Yale⁩ alumni have “scaled out” their #climatecrisis focused businesses ⁦@CoralVitaReefs⁩ ⁦@symbrosia⁩ ⁦@CambiumCarbon⁩
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FORGE Connecticut Launch yesterday: Onyeka “Ony” Obiocha, ED of @ctnext: “We’ve always had innovators in CT, but we didn’t have the ecosystem they needed to thrive and find resources. CTNext wants to be the glue to bring these entrepreneurs and resources together.” #startups
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Join the fast approaching DD Master Class for rigorous insights from active investors from leading companies like @Pfizer and @wilsonsonsini to prep for professional fundraising. Sign up today while tickets last: bit.ly/3Ak9XBd
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"Web3" is the hot term floating around that describes a #decentralized #web where big companies hold less sway. Eric speaks with Henry & Jake of @ct3_dao and discusses how they are bringing some of that vision to CT: bit.ly/3nSW068 Sponsored by @CT_Innovate and @ctnext!
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In this #episode we speak with Jon Winkel, #CEO of @StamfordPartner, which has led the creation of numerous programs from concept through launch-and-scale. Listen now: bit.ly/3FIriCQ Sponsored by @ctnext and @CT_Innovate.
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The future is looking bright! 😎 Programs throughout #Connecticut, such as #StamfordNext, are finding, funding, and helping elevate the next generation of #startups in our state. Listen to our latest episode: bit.ly/3qbuMrS Sponsored by @ctnext and @CT_Innovate.
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The #StamfordStartupStudio is a entrepreneurial co-op experience for #undergraduates. Tune in as Eric speaks with Tara Watrous about how this program is leveraging Connecticut’s #entrepreneurial ecosystem. Sponsored by @ctnext and @CT_Innovate: bit.ly/2ZH3zE6
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Beyond Business as Usual: Regenerative Economy is a virtual event hosted by reSET, an entrepreneur support nonprofit. On 11/10, join our diverse speakers in exploring how we can approach capitalism in a way that ensures prosperity for all. businesswire.com/news/home/2…

reSET Presents Beyond Business as Usual: Regenerative Economy

Beyond Business as Usual: Regenerative Economy is an online event focusing on sustainability, impact investing, social justice and prosperity for all.

businesswire.com
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Learn from the #women who are making a real difference by joining @CTTech for their Women of #Innovation #Webinar on 9/21! Hear from 2021 WOI Finalists Gunjan Bhardwaj of @vitsusa and Carol Yvette Thorney of Thorney Executive Advisors. Register today: bit.ly/3hDZVRe
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SBA announced changes to COVID-EIDL enhancements including: ➡️Increasing the COVD-EIDL Cap from $500K to $2M ➡️Implementation of Deferred Payment Period ➡️30-day exclusivity window ➡️Expansion of eligible use of funds ➡️Simplified affiliation requirements ow.ly/ZMbw50G7BPz
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Hiring? Employer Applications for REV-Up! Wage Subsidy & Training program now accepted! 180skills.ccat.us/rev-up/ Retro active to 7/1/21 for qualified new hires, up to 16 weeks of wage subsidies. Ends 12/10 Funded by State of CT Office of Workforce Strategy & @CTDECD @GovNedLamont
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Join the @ctsbdc Webinar: Patent Basics on Thurs, Aug 5th at 12:00PM. An overview of several types of patents, including utility, design, and use of both provisional patent applications and non-provisional patent applications. Register: ctsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/eve…
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CBIA@CBIANews21 Jul 2021
The @CTWBDC Equity Match Grant Program provides grants between $2,500 and $10,000 for clearly defined growth-based projects. The program's open to Connecticut companies with at least 51% female ownership that have been in business for two or more years. bit.ly/3hUhrkC
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Join @WBDC and @SBAgov reps. on June 14, at 1pm ET for the latest info. on federal #COVID19 relief programs: #PPP Forgiveness, & #WomenOwned #SmallBusiness Certification. Learn the process of becoming certified & how it can benefit your #SmallBiz. Register ctwbdc.ecenterdirect.com/eve…
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SBA's 2021 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition and Small Business Innovation Research Catalyst programs will recognize the nation’s most innovative organizations with inclusive approaches towards supporting entrepreneurs in research and development ➡️ow.ly/7KgG50F223d
Growth Accelerator Fund Competition/SBIR Catalyst: 2021 Prize Competition

ALT Growth Accelerator Fund Competition/SBIR Catalyst: 2021 Prize Competition

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Small Business Tax Credit Programs available now #Employee Retention Credit #Paid Leave Credit ☑️Get the FACTS Free Webinar Tuesday, June 1st at 1:00PM. Register: sba.gov/events/1690093 @IRSsmallbiz @CTDECD @ctsbdc @cmeast @SBAgov
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@SBAgov13 May 2021
#DidYouKnow? Through SBA's microloan program, small businesses and certain not-for-profits can borrow up to $50,000 to help them start up and expand. The average microloan is about $13,000. 👉 Learn more about the program and how to apply for a microloan: sba.gov/microloans

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DesignTechnologies director Mary Howard shares views on innovation at the 2021 PUCIE Speaker Series at this link: ow.ly/JWP350EuflS
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BREAKING NEWS: @SBAgov will more than triple the maximum amount #SmallBusinesses & non-profit organizations can borrow through its #COVID19 #EIDL program. Beginning April 6, 2021, loan eligibility will increase up to 24-months up to a maximum of $500k. content.govdelivery.com/acco…
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The #AmericanRescuePlan provides additional relief for the nation’s #SmallBusinesses & hard-hit industries for programs. @SBAgov new efforts include $7.25 billion additional for #PPP including to expand eligibility to additional nonprofits. sba.gov/ppp
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