Brainstorming Business Ideas Panel
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Do you have a hobby that you enjoy? Are you interested in turning that hobby into a business? Join the Center for Career Development and the School of Business Career Development Office in a panel event featuring entrepreneurs. Panelists will speak to their personal experiences in starting their businesses and advise future entrepreneurs on starting a business.
Tips on Pitching Your Business from Lowe’s CMO
Thursday, April 6, 2023
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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Do you have a business you want to pitch? How about learning tips on pitching from a retail giant like Lowe’s? Marisa Thalberg, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer for Lowe’s Corporation joined the Center for Career Development last year to discuss tips on pitching your business. Thalberg has been recognized as one of the top CMOs by Forbes, Business Insider, and New York Women in Communications. Last fall, Thalberg represented Lowe’s on USA Network’s new show for entrepreneurs, America’s Big Deal.
Developing a Business Plan
Monday, April 10, 2023
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Starting a business is both exciting and complicated. One of the most important first steps in developing your business plan. A business plan outlines your company’s goals, the strategies necessary to achieve those goals, the time frame, and the financing of your business. The Connecticut Small Business Development Center will join the Center for Career Development and the School of Business Career Development Office to discuss developing a business plan. This event will take place in a hybrid setting, allowing students to participate in person or virtually.
Starting a Foundation
Thursday, April 13, 2023
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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Do you have an idea for a foundation? Learn the steps to starting your foundation from UConn alum Santiago Muriel. Muriel’s foundation, Espiritu Animal, is based out of Viterbo, Caldas, Columbia, and focuses on improving animals’ health and welfare. The foundation performs pet sterilizations to improve public health and avoid conditions of abandonment or animal abuse. During this presentation, Muriel speaks to his experience of starting an international foundation and the resources he found helpful throughout the process.
Starting a Business: Legal Documentation
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Legal documentation is a fundamental component in starting and sustaining a business. Ensuring that entrepreneurs take the necessary steps in legal documentation is necessary for their business journey. The Connecticut Small Business Development Center will present on resources and advice when it comes to the legal portion of starting your business.
Struggles and Successes: Stories from Entrepreneurs
Thursday, April 20, 2023
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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Do you have an idea for a business? Wondering how to get started? Discover how to take the first steps in pursuing an entrepreneurial career path. Entrepreneurs will share their career struggles and successes as well as advice on how to successfully navigate the startup process. Hosted by PRLACC the Center for Career Development in partnership with the UConn Stamford Entrepreneurship Club.
Funding a Business
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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There are numerous ways one can go about funding a new business. Knowing what resources are available and what steps one needs to take for funding is essential. The Connecticut Small Business Development Center will present at this joint presentation between the Center for Career Development and the School of Business Career Center Office. This event will take place in a hybrid setting, allowing students to participate in person or virtually.
