Pitch Competition a hit

Its true that the feeling of excitement is contaigous.  At the pitch competition, you could practically feel it in the air – students buzzing with nervous energy, going through their 90-second pitches in their heads while at the same time listening to the ideas others were presenting.  Over 60 teams pitched their ideas, and it… Read more »


University resources can help new technologies really take off

Academia and business don’t always operate on the same page – sometimes they are not even in the same book!  However, many people don’t know that there are a lot of resources available through the University that can help develop new technologies, and serve as a catalyst for investors.  If you are one of the… Read more »


CCEI at the NAACP Urban Business Expo

Most people aren’t aware of the resources available to them as small business owners, and especially that there are programs specifically designed to help minority and women entrepreneurs.  At the first NAACP Urban Business Expo in Hartford last month, representatives from local government, businesses, organizations, and assistance programs gathered to showcase these available resources.  The… Read more »