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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER
WWW.SBRC.NET
Primary Purpose
To help entrepreneurs to meet their goals by bridging the knowledge and networking gaps
for start-ups and growing businesses in Connecticut through unique online resources.
Means
Offer unique combination of Connecticut-specific business information, essential
business building tips, and networking opportunities via website.
Provide electronic and conventional links to regional and state-wide small business
support network.
Enable and improve linkages between suppliers and purchasers of goods and services
within southwestern Connecticut via directories of small businesses to whom companies can
outsource work and by listing the work that companies wish to outsource.
Provide training, counseling and technical assistance to start-ups and growing
businesses of all sorts via world wide web and via live events.
Provide live training, counseling and technical assistance to start-ups run by low and
moderate-income entrepreneurs, people in professional or personal transition, and people
living in economically distressed areas.
Form
SBRC will be charitable organization 501-c-3.
SBRC has virtual presence on Internet -- www.sbrc.net.
SBRC programs are community-based.
SBRC programs are customized to fulfill the needs of start-ups and small businesses.
Track Record
Four Annual Small Business Fairs attracted total of 1,200+ participants and 100+
exhibitors. Fairs featured exhibitors, networking and workshops on start-ups and growing
businesses.
Offered 60+ workshops.
Delivered 80+ individualized small business and career transition counseling sessions.
Introduced business owners to CT small business support network.
Under Norwalk Redevelopment Community Development Block Grant and City of Norwalk Weed
& Seed grant, serviced 75+ entrepreneurs via scheduled classes and through individual
technical assistance.
81% minority
81% low to moderate income
55% women
Management
Wyn Lydecker, Co-director -- Wharton MBA, small business owner, expertise in business
communications and package good marketing and advertising. Over 20+ years experience with
Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, nonprofits and continuing education instruction.
For further information, contact us at: sbrc@sbrc.net.
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