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Thank God It's Thursday (TGIT) Business After Hours
CLICK HERE to register for the opportunity to connect with local professionals, shop from the black owned businesses, and learn more about The Lab at ConnCORP.
Hosted by the Hamden Chamber of Commerce, stop by to enjoy delicious treats by Orchid Café at ConnCAT and drinks by Rhythm Brewing Co., McBride Sisters Collection, Uncle Waithley's Beverage Company, and Gorilla Lemonade.
Lab Members are FREE.
Gather, Open Reception
Gather honors the work of artists who archive oral histories, collect and conserve artifacts, and otherwise assume the role of culture bearer—those who dutifully gather, reinterpret, and hold the stories and symbols that both define and enrich our communities.
The exhibition features artworks by Kulimushi Barongozi, Ruby Gonzalez Hernandez, Aisha Nailah, Moshopefoluwa “MO” Olagunju, Daniel “silencio” Ramirez, Liah Sinq, Arvia Walker, and Yves Wilson. Gather is curated by nico w. okoro, founder and principal of the bldg fund.
Join us for the Orchid Gallery’s inaugural art show, Gather, where you can meet the artists, see amazing pieces, and be in community.
LaunchPad Speaker Series: Fast Track: 10 Tips to Growing Your Business to Scale
How do you take your good idea and transform it into a sustainable and profitable business?
Carlton Highsmith has answers.
Join us, Wednesday, April 10th for our next installment of our LaunchPad series. Discover new insights on entrepreneurial success from an expert. With a long list of skills and a lifetime of experience, Carlton will share the key learnings that have shaped his approach to growing a business.
This gathering is not just an event; it's a launchpad for aspiring brands and businesses, offering a unique chance to gain insights from a seasoned expert like ConnCORP Founder and Board Chair, Carlton Highsmith. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and elevate your brand under the guidance of one of the industry's best.
Saving with Sistas + Brothas Backing Brothas
Join us at The Lab at ConnCORP for an empowering Financial Literacy Workshop!
Addressing the Racial and Gender Wealth Gap: These workshops were created as a space for people of color to learn and discuss saving, budgeting, and investing in capital markets. This workshop aims to empower individuals in underserved communities on a path to financial freedom.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and gain valuable insights from ConnCORP CIO Anna Blanding and ConnCORP COO Paul McCraven , as they share their wealth of knowledge. Join us on our journey towards financial empowerment and equity!
Black Funding Forum
Join us on Tuesday, February 27th 5:30pm-7:30pm as we discuss lending resources for Black entrepreneurs at various stages of business ownership. This hybrid workshop will feature a panel discussion with funding sources for Black-owned businesses while providing valuable guidance on accessing those financial resources.
You do not want to miss this free event. CLICK HERE to join us for an evening of learning, networking, and building.
Thank God It's Thursday Business After Hours
Make it stand out
CLICK HERE to register today for am opportunity to connect with local professionals, shop from the 10 black owned business, and learn more anout The Lab at ConnCORP and all we have to offer.
LaunchPad Speaker Series: Launching Your Brand
The First 20 registers will receive a copy of his book "Launch Your Brand, The Fastest Way to Supercharge Any Business."
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This gathering is not just an event; it's a launchpad for aspiring brands and businesses, offering a unique chance to gain insights from a seasoned expert like Ramon Peralta. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and elevate your brand under the guidance of one of the industry's best.
As the Founder, CEO, and Chief Creative Officer of Peralta Design, Ramon E. Peralta Jr. spearheads a team distinguished for taking brands and businesses to new levels. He cultivates a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring every project surpasses high design standards.
Peralta Design, under the banner “We Launch Brands®,” is committed to advancing entrepreneurs and companies with holistic digital strategies. Ramon’s expertise, which is evident in his close client work focusing on enhancing branding and digital presence for optimal ROI, has been featured on NPR’s Marketplace, The Today Show, and LA Weekly. His business savvy was also highlighted in his 2022 TEDx Talk.
The First 20 registers will receive a copy of his book "Launching Your Brand, The Fastest Way to Supercharge Any Business."
Saving with Sistas
Got Money Goals?
Join us for SAVING WITH SISTAS:
An amazing opportunity to discuss financial literacy and learn about saving, budgeting, and investment strategies
During this workshop, we'll discuss budgeting strategies, and options for first-time investing, and planted seeds to start an amazing investment journey!
We invite you to join us for our final workshop of the year as ConnCORP CIO Anna Blanding recaps some easy investing options, dives deeper into understanding stocks, and puts together a financial plan for 2024.
Come and enjoy
Black Girl Wine provided by McBride Sisters
Snack spread by Exquisite Flavors
Saving with Sistas
We are continuing the journey to improving our financial health! Join us for an amazing opportunity to discuss financial literacy and learn about saving, budgeting and investment strategies.
Throughout history we’ve made strides to slowly address financial disparities and inclusion issues, not only amongst racial groups but between men and women as well. We are here to meet you where you are in your financial journey and begin closing the wealth gaps still blatantly present today.
Launchpad Speaker Series
Did you miss the last LaunchPad Speaker Series at The Lab? Sign up to take part in the next workshop in our ongoing professional development series.
Join Dr. Tarishi Verma, Assistant Professor of Communications at Albertus Magnus College, in a Public Speaking 101 workshop at the end of this month. Learn some key tips for speaking in public and build your confidence!
LaunchPad Speaker Series
We are back with another LaunchPad Speaker Series at The Lab! Join us on Wednesday, September 6th at 6pm to hear from Dr. Tajhma Burroughs as she dives into a conversation surrounding Imposter Syndrome amongst Black Entrepreneurship. With over 16 years of experience, Dr. Tajhma Burroughs is the founder of private practice, Axxis Wellness, Inc. providing one-on-one, community based, and employer based behavioral health support and trainings. During this session she will share her experience as a Black entrepreneur and discuss the impact of Imposter Syndrome on the development of Black Businesses.
Are you or someone you know interested in starting a business?
Are you an entrepreneur hesitant to take your business to the next level?
Have you faced barriers in entrepreneurship that require additional support to overcome?
YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS CONVERSATION! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!
Thank God It's Thursday (TGIT) Ribbon Cutting
Join us to celebrate our recently renovated Lab at ConnCORP and the NEW Recess Café! Enjoy an evening of professional networking, paired with delicious eats, fine wine, and local craft beer.
Juneteenth at The Lab/ConnCORP 5 Year Anniversary Celebration
FREE FOOD, REFRESHMENTS, GAMES, MUSIC, AND ACTIVITIES!
It’s time for our annual Juneteenth Celebration. Please join us Saturday June 17th, as we are celebrate our liberation. We’re also thrilled to celebrate ConnCORP’s 5th Year anniversary. The number five symbolizes freedom, curiosity, and change – a desire to have adventures and explore new possibilities. Be our guests this year, as we relive our past and embrace our future. Don’t meet us there, BEAT us there!
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This years theme: Change, Evolution, Love, & Abundance!
ConnCORP & Quinnipiac University CEAC Pitch Night & Graduation
Thursday, May 25th
6pm-8:30pm
Join us as we highlight and celebrate the hard work and dedication of our local minority small businesses owners!
The first cohort of the ConnCORP and Quinnipiac University Community Entrepreneurship Academy and Clinic will be featured in our first ever pitch night. Come out and explore the diverse group of business ideas, cheer them on as they pitch for awards, and honor their determination during the graduation ceremony.
LaunchPad at The Lab Speaker Series - Tarrus Richardson
Join us on Wednesday, May 3rd for our next LaunchPad at The Lab Speaker Series! This series will be lead by Tarrus Richardson, Founder and CEO of billion-dollar private equity firm, IMB Partners.
IMB Partners is an acquisition driven business that invests in middle market companies that provide services to the utility sector and government agencies, with a focus on women and minority business initiatives and solutions.
You do not want to miss this opportunity to hear from Tarrus, gain quality entrepreneurial insights, and network with local professionals!
Saving with Sistas / Brothas Backing Brothas
Thursday, April 6th @6pm
We will be kicking-off spring and moving into this tax season embarking on the journey to improving our financial health! Join us for an amazing opportunity to discuss financial literacy and learn about saving, budgeting and investment strategies.
Throughout history we’ve made strides to slowly address financial disparities and inclusion issues, not only amongst racial groups but between men and women as well. We are here to meet you where you are in your financial journey and begin closing the wealth gaps still blatantly present today.
LaunchPad Speaker Series - Mercy A. Quaye
Join us for our next Launchpad at The Lab Speaker Series. Save the date and register soon for an amazing opportunity to hear from Mercy A. Quaye as she touches on staffing and marketing your business. Mercy will be joining us at the Lab at ConnCORP on Wednesday, January 18th from 6pm-7:30pm. Click Here and Register Today!
The Narrative Project started as a conversation platform in 2015, working collaboratively to improve individual and organizational race relations and normalize all intersections of identity. Under the motto of "communications and justice for all," in 2017, TNP was solidified as a socially-responsible public relations agency, offering affordable communications consulting to non-profit and mission-driven organizations throughout the state.
We believe that every cause that seeks to enact positive societal change deserves support and assistance when it comes to achieving its goals. As such, we offer comprehensive communications consulting at affordable and attainable rates. We strive to ensure that a lack of funding and resources never impedes success for any mission-driven organization.
GNHCC Business After Hours / TGIT! (Thank God It's Thursday) at The Lab
We are partnering with The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce for a Business After Hours/ TGIT Meet & Greet to kick-off Black History Month and highlight Black Businesses! Please join us for this amazing networking opportunity on Thursday, February 9th from 5pm-7pm.
Hope to see you there!
LaunchPad at The Lab - Kerwin Charles
Join us for our next LaunchPad at The Lab Speaker Series featuring Kerwin Charles, Indra K. Nooyi Dean and Frederic D. Wolfe, Professor of Economics, Policy, and Management at the Yale School of Management. CLICK HERE AND REGISTER TODAY for an amazing opportunity to hear from Kerwin as he touches on Economics and the Black Community.
Christmas Bazaar at The Lab at ConnCORP
The Lab at ConnCORP will be hosting a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 3rd from 12p-4p.
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There will be music 🎶, hot chocolate 🍫 and cider 🍺, raffles, picture time and gift giveaway with Santa 🎅🏾 📸 🎁 , and a host of Black business vendors to kick off holiday shopping.
Whether you will be participating as a vendor or attending as a guest, we are so excited for you to join us for this wonderful Christmas celebration as we support and give back to our community. While we will be working with Toys for Tots, we will also be accepting toy donations here at The Lab (priority age group 8yrs-18yrs).
We hope that you will join us for an amazing Christmas experience of togetherness and joy.
See you soon! 😊 🎄
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Launchpad Speaker Series
We hope you’ll join us for our Launchpad Speaker Series. Carlton Highsmith, Entrepreneur and Multi-millionaire, ConnCORP Founder and Board Chair, will kick off the first session on Wednesday, September 28th at 6:30 p.m. here at the Lab.
This speaker series is designed to introduce the minority entrepreneur to several strategic options for growing their business to scale by aiding in the following areas
Assessing of current business and go-to-market strategy.
Understanding of the importance of having a compelling business value proposition that can be succinctly articulated.
Where necessary, offer recommendations for developing a more effective strategy.
Click here to register today!
