Supporting Business

The Connecticut State University System works closely with business organizations and individual businesses throughout Connecticut, responding to workforce needs in the development and refinement of academic programs, in providing internships and co-op experiences for students, and in offering support and assistance to fledgling and growing businesses and entrepreneurs. Some of those initiatives are highlighted below:

Connecticut Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

Connecticut Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs a wide array of technical assistance support which helps strengthen business performance and sustainability and adds to the creation of new businesses entities.

In Connecticut, the Small Business Development Center program, located at the four universities of the Connecticut State University System and the state Department of Economic and Community Development, is designed to deliver up-to-date counseling, training and technical assistance in all aspects of small business management.

CT SBDC services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial, marketing, production, organization, engineering and technical problems and feasibility studies. Special CT SBDC programs and economic development activities include international trade assistance, technical assistance, procurement assistance, venture capital formation and rural development.

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Institute of Technology and Business Development (ITBD)

Institute of Technology and Business Development (ITBD) Located in downtown New Britain, Central Connecticut State University's Institute for Technology and Business Development (ITBD) supports Connecticut businesses and business-related organizations with Training, Technology Assistance, Conferencing Services, Procurement Services and Business Incubation.

Institute of Technology and Business Development (ITBD) Combining the expertise of a professional staff, academic experts, private sector advisors, and government resources, ITBD turns ideas into ventures, aids the growth of existing businesses, and helps Connecticut's business community succeed in today's challenging domestic and international market.
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Video

New England Cable News reports on a meeting of community business leaders with Sen. Christopher Dodd and Rep. John Larson (CCSU Alum) held at Progress Inc. in Newington to discuss the economy and small businesses. Fred Krol (CCSU Alum and ITBD Advisory Committee Member) and Kevin Polak, Principals in Progress Inc., hosted the meeting. (October 10, 2008)
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University RFP's

Central CT State University
Eastern CT State University
Southern CT State University
Western CT State University
The Connecticut State University System seeks bids in accordance with state law for supplies, equipment and services. Relevant documents pertaining to specific Request For Proposal (RFP) are made available in Adobe Acrobat format or in Microsoft Word documents, and will be listed on this website. Bids received after the specified date and time will be returned. It is the vendor's responsibility to check the website for changes to the bid prior to the bid opening. The bidder will be held to the bid and all addenda. Connecticut Small Business Contractors and Connecticut Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate in the bidding process. For links to bids solicited by the CSUS universities, utilize the adjacent links. For information regarding CSUS bidding procedures, contact Gary Ritchey, Director of Purchasing and Contract Compliance, or Andrew Heyl, Associate for Purchasing and Business Services.

System Office Requests For Proposals

  • RFP 2012-06 Legal Representation Regarding Environmental Matters
    Issue Date:
    Response Date: 02/12/12 - 4:30pm
    Mandatory Pre Bid: No
    Set Aside: No
    Documents: RFP_2012-06_re_Representation_of_UConn_CSUS_and_CCC.doc

  • RFP-CSUS-0383 Printing of CSUS Universe - CANCELLED 9/26/11
    Issue Date: 08/24/11
    Response Date: 09/09/11 - 2:00pm
    Mandatory Pre Bid: No
    Set Aside: Yes
    In accordance with CT General Statute 4a-60g, CSU is required to reserve a portion of contracting activity to small businesses and minority-owned businesses that are Connecticut owned and operated. Certification by the State of Connecticut is required for participation in set-aside bids. Learn More
    Documents: CSUS_0383_Printing_of_CSUS_Universe.pdf

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