Small Business Showcase: The Connection Institute for Innovative Practice » CBIA

[ad_1] Each month, we profile a Connecticut small business, showcasing the ingenuity and innovation driving the state’s economy. For January, we’re featuring The Connection Institute for Innovative Practice, a Middletown-based…

Securing the Future: How SMBs Can Overcome Cybersecurity Challenges » CBIA

[ad_1] The following article was provided by Whittlesey. It is reposted here with permission. Small and medium-sized businesses face a growing challenge in today’s digital world: protecting their data and systems…

Small Business Showcase: Lenses Only » CBIA

[ad_1] Each month, we profile a Connecticut small business, showcasing the ingenuity and innovation driving the state’s economy. For November, we spoke with leaders at Lenses Only. The eyeglass store…

IRS Posts New Per Diem Business Travel Rates » CBIA

[ad_1] The following article first appeared in the Insights section of Whittlesey’s website. It is reposted here with permission. Are employees at your business traveling and frustrated about documenting expenses?…

Matching Small Businesses with SBA-Approved Lenders » CBIA

[ad_1] Connecticut small businesses will get the chance to meet directly with SBA lenders at a Nov. 1 matchmaking event.  The SBA Connecticut district office is hosting the Connecticut Capital…

Small Business Showcase: Shahani Inc. » CBIA

[ad_1] Each month, we profile a Connecticut small business, showcasing the ingenuity and innovation driving the state’s economy. For October, we spoke with Shahani, Inc.’s Balal Khan. The energy distributor…

Small Businesses Eligible for Disaster Loans from May Freeze » CBIA

[ad_1] Connecticut small businesses affected by the frost and freeze May 18, 2023 are now eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBA announced…

M&T Bank Launches Latest Small Business Innovation Lab » CBIA

[ad_1] M&T Bank is inviting small businesses in the Bridgeport metropolitan area to apply for its Multicultural Small Business Lab.  The eight-week program, done in partnership with the University of…

CBIA: Session Brings Welcome Relief for Taxpayers, Missed Opportunities for Small Business    » CBIA

[ad_1] The 2023 General Assembly brought welcome relief for taxpayers and residents, while missing significant opportunities to help struggling small employers, the state’s largest business organization said today. CBIA president…

Women Entrepreneurs Dominate reSET Food Incubator » CBIA

[ad_1] Twelve women-owned businesses are close to completing reSET’s food business incubator and will present their new business pitches June 5.  ReSET executive director Sarah Bodley said the advisory team…