Beyond networking and educational opportunities for area business executives, this year, the CT Xpo 2007 for Business will also offer an Instant Assessment Bullpen to aid small business start-ups in Connecticut.
Hartford, Conn. (PRWEB) May 17, 2007 -- Beyond networking and educational opportunities for area business executives, this year, the CT Xpo 2007 for Business will also offer an Instant Assessment Bullpen to aid small business start-ups in Connecticut.
The Instant Assessment Bullpen brings together business experts from over 20 City, State and Federal agencies to assist Connecticut's small businesses, providing on the spot advice, applications and next steps. Businesses will have access to a range of programs and services on business topics including government procurement opportunities, financing, incentives, licensing requirements and business planning.
"The bullpen is brand new to the Xpo and is sure to offer significant value to almost any company - especially start-ups," said Marc Sherer, whose company, Event Management, is producing the show. "It allows new business owners to find the answers to all of their questions in one convenient section of our show floor."
The bullpen will be separated into three categories to more efficiently meet the needs of attendees. These categories will cover:
- General, Regulatory and Start-Up Issues--Representatives from the Secretary of State's Office, U.S. SBA, Smart Start Program (CERC/ DECD), Dept. of Revenue Service, Dept. of Consumer Protection-Licensing (CT-CLIC), Connecticut Small Business Development Center, SCORE-Counselors to America's Small Business, Export Assistance-U.S. Department of Commerce and DECD, CT Dept. of Labor, CT Dept. of Environmental Protection, CT Office of Small Business Advocate, and CONNSTEP will be in attendance.
- Procurement and Disadvantaged Business Programs--Participants will include Dept. of Administrative Services-Supplier Diversity/Procurement, Procurement Technical Assistance Program, Dept. of Transportation-procurement office, Metropolitan District Commission-Procurement, CT Minority Supplier Development Council, Capitol City Economic Development Authority, Municipal Procurement (Hartford/New Haven/Stamford/Bridgeport), CT Department of Veteran Affairs, and the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women.
- Financing and Capital Formation--Representatives will include Department of Economic and Community Development-financing programs, CT Development Authority, CT Center for Advanced Technology SBIR & STTR Programs, Microloans (Community Economic Development Fund/CT Community Investment Corporation, and local revolving loan funds (MetroHartford Growth/HEDCO).
The Xpo will take place Thursday, June 7, 2007 at the Connecticut Convention Center from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information about CT Xpo 2007 for Business call (866) 443-8368 or visit www.eventmanagement.org.
CT Xpo 2007 for Business is sponsored by: Presenting Supporter - Comcast Workplace; Platinum Sponsors -Cox Business Services, New Wave Industries, Co-Communications and Webster Bank; Gold Sponsors -Advanced Copy, All Service Event Technologies, AT&T, Sprint and the United States Postal Service. Among its Community supporters are CBIA, Metro Hartford Alliance, the U.S. Small Business Administration, American Marketing Association, Connecticut Association of Purchasing Management, Connecticut Small Business Development Center, Connecticut Technology Council, East of the River Chambers of Commerce Assoc., Connecticut Society of Association Executives, National Association of Women Business Owners, Public Relations Society of America, and The Financial Planner Association. Media sponsors include The Hartford Courant, Hartford Business Journal, Hartford Magazine, Life Publications, WDRC AM/FM, CTPhoneBook.com, Kaplowe Studios, Rider Productions and The Kente.
About Event Management
Event Management, Inc. is a West Hartford, Connecticut-based firm with over 20 years of experience in the production of small and major trade shows and special events. Headed by company President Marc Sherer, Event Management produces trade shows throughout New England and New York.
About CT XPO for Business
In its 7th year, CT Xpo provides networking and educational opportunities to area business executives. New features include an Instant Assessment Bullpen, Business Matchmaker Program, and the Comcast Internet Café. Throughout the day, attendees can browse exhibitor booths and attend seminars covering sales, marketing and advertising, business management, technology and more.
Admission to the show is free to the public. Tickets for the Business Champions Breakfast and the networking luncheon can be bought in advance. For more information about CT Xpo 2007 for Business and Event Management, call (866) 443-8368 or visit www.eventmanagement.org.
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