Whether you are still putting your big idea onto paper or you’re running your small business and are looking for growth strategies, join us and hear what Christine Sullivan from CT Small Business Development Center has to say!

This talk will discuss the current state of business plans – what’s needed, what isn’t, what tools can shortcut the process. We will cover different ways to access capital to help grow your business including the decision of equity vs debt, an overview of local partners who can help and the best way to make a solid first impression on your banker. Finally, we’ll cover the variety of state resources that are available to help you turn your big idea into reality!

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Christine enjoys helping entrepreneurs and small business owners achieve their next milestone. Whether it’s developing a business plan or finding the right source of capital, Christine can help advise on the best plan to achieve the company’s short- and long-term goals. Prior to joining CTSBDC, Christine worked in investment banking for nearly 20 years where she focused on technology and food and beverage companies. During her career, she realized how rewarding it was to work with earlier stage businesses where you could see that your advice was having a real impact on the company’s growth and success. With a passion for organic and natural food, Christine spent two years working for Revolution Foods, a b-corp focused on providing healthy school lunches to schools in low income communities. Her interest in healthy food and innovative food business ideas continues and she loves experiencing the exciting Connecticut foodie scene!