SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE 2011 CTBX
Business Champions Awards Breakfast
The Business Champions Awards program was established by the MetroHartford Alliance and their partner, the Hartford Business Journal in 2004. The program recognizes the fastest growing privately-held companies headquartered in Central Connecticut that have experienced significant achievements in one or all four of the following categories: revenue; innovation; workforce development; and sustainability for 2010 over 2009. These companies are recognized at the Business Champions Awards Breakfast, CT Business Expo presented by the MetroHartford Alliance and the Hartford Business Journal, which will kick-off the 2011 CT Business Expo on June 9th at 7:00 AM at the Connecticut Convention Center.
Match Maker Session
The Small Business Administration’s Business to Business Matchmaker Session is the Business to Business version of Speed Dating: a rare opportunity for you to sit down with buyers from a variety of Federal Agencies, State and Municipal Agencies and major corporations all in one convenient location… the June 9th 2011 CT Business Expo! Through a series of pre-scheduled meetings, you will meet face-to-face for 10 minutes with the key purchasing officials from each company or agency. In short order you will determine if the purchasing representative has a need for your product or service and if so, what would be then next steps to pursue contracts with that particular company. It is important to come prepared with a brief but complete “pitch” and a one or two page brochure outlining the highlights and capabilities of your business. Pre-scheduled appointments with the SBA are required from 9:30am - 3:30pm. Contact Lisa Powell, SBA, (860) 240-4892 or lisa.powell@sba.gov for more information and to schedule your appointment.
CT Business Connection 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Need financing for a building or equipment? Interested in lean principles? Need to hire or train workers? Want to learn about the state’s export assistance? Looking for equity capital? Want to learn about tax credits? Want to learn about government contracting, licensing, and permits? Looking to save on energy costs? Seeking business plan assistance?
The “CT Business Connection” at the 2011 CT Business Expo gives attendees the rare opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives from DECD, Connecticut Innovations, the Connecticut Development Authority, Regional Revolving Loan Funds, ConnSTEP, and many more. No appointment is necessary.
In between mingling with businesspeople from all over the state, move on to our Show Floor Theatre, where you can enjoy business author’s presentations, business discussions, and even a fashion show with a twist...
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Statewide Business Networking Extravaganza!
The Connecticut Convention Center Atrium. This event is sponsored by Cox Business.
