Community Economic Development Fund

Launch a Business in Connecticut

Wilson Branch Library
303 Washington Ave, New Haven, CT 06519

Free but registration required

Doreen Abubakar
       Doreen Abubakar

If you are serious about risking savings, assets and time pursuing a business dream, you owe it to yourself and your stakeholders (employees, family, investors and customers) to be as well prepared as possible. CEDF, in partnership with Santa Clara University’s My Own Business Institute, is pleased to offer access to the world’s leading source of free online education for entrepreneurs. This program is open to all small business owners and those contemplating opening a business. Attend the live session introduction to the course to learn how to choose a business idea, develop a plan and complete your preparation online at your own pace.

Doreen Abubakar is a Business Resource Navigator with CEDF providing outreach for entrepreneurs in underserved communities who need funding or referral to advisory and educational services. Doreen has been active in the New Haven community as the founder of the Urban Nonprofit Network, the Community Placemaking Network and as a volunteer advisor with SCORE.

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