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Connecticut Small Business Summit

Join other CT small business leaders, Thursday May 28th from 9am-2pm at the Water's Edge Resort & Spa.

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Join other small business owners at the CT Small Business Summit. A one-day event full of networking, food, panel discussions, free 1-on-1 consulting, and more. Don't miss your opportunity to take part, register today.

What makes the CT Small Business Summit so special?

The CT Small Business Summit was created to help support the CT small business community.

To provide a place for Connecticut’s small business leaders to confidently discuss current trends and challenges. An opportunity to collaborate with other small businesses, get help, and make connections.

Where small business leaders come together once a year to strengthen Connecticut’s small business community as a whole.

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Featured speaker

Coming soon

Sean Scanlon

Connecticut State Comptroller

Sean Scanlon is the Comptroller of the State of Connecticut, where he oversees the state's fiscal health and leads initiatives to improve government transparency and affordability in healthcare.

Michelle Nicholson

Owner, The Flour Girl
2025 SBA Connecticut Small Business Person of the Year

Michelle Nicholson has over 20 years of experience in marketing and business, with The Flour Girl being her most ambitious and rewarding venture yet. What began as selling sourdough from her front porch has grown into a thriving bakery and café located on Main Street in Hebron, now operating across three buildings with a fourth on the way. Nicholson takes pride in having built her brand through a grassroots, zero-dollar marketing strategy—powered entirely by community support, authenticity, and word of mouth.

Michelle Nicholson

Owner, The Flour Girl
2025 SBA Connecticut Small Business Person of the Year

Michelle Nicholson has over 20 years of experience in marketing and business, with The Flour Girl being her most ambitious and rewarding venture yet. What began as selling sourdough from her front porch has grown into a thriving bakery and café located on Main Street in Hebron, now operating across three buildings with a fourth on the way. Nicholson takes pride in having built her brand through a grassroots, zero-dollar marketing strategy—powered entirely by community support, authenticity, and word of mouth.

Schedule

The full schedule of events for the 2026 CT Small Business Summit.

9:00 am
Registration Begins: Breakfast & General Networking
9:30 am
Welcome Message & Keynote Speaker
10:00 am
Panel Session #1
Marketing That Matters: Strategy, Storytelling & Social
Cut through the noise and build a brand that truly connects. This panel explores how small businesses can create meaningful engagement, measure what matters, and turn marketing efforts into real growth. From social media trends to authentic storytelling and customer connection, learn how to show up strategically and make it count.
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Smart Growth: Leveraging AI & Tech to Power Small Business Success
Discover how small businesses can harness the power of AI and emerging technologies to drive efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and unlock new growth opportunities. This panel brings together industry experts and entrepreneurs to share practical insights, real-world applications, and accessible strategies to help you stay competitive in an increasingly digital world.
11:00 am
Break
11:30 am
Panel Session #2
Funding Your Next Move: Access, Strategy & Growth
Take control of your financial foundation and unlock new opportunities for growth. This session breaks down how to access capital, navigate funding options like grants and tax credits, and build confidence in your financial strategy. Walk away with practical insights on managing cash flow and making smarter decisions for your bottom line.
12:30 pm
Keynote Speaker & Lunch
1:30 pm
Speed Networking Vendor Expo

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Don’t miss the opportunity. Join the Connecticut Small Business Summit.

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