Featured Program
WNPR's Small Business Project
A ground-breaking initiative that explores all aspects of Small Business in Connecticut
In January 2011, WNPR began a ground-breaking initiative to delve into the complex world of small business in Connecticut. WNPR’s Small Business Project elevates understanding of the challenges faced by small business, educates policy-makers, and highlights the vital role of small business to the state’s economy.
As an off-shoot of the award-winning WNPR Business Desk,Harriet Jones and her team puts small business under the
microscope and investigates all aspects of what it takes to
run a small business.
Contact Harriet with a story idea.
WNPR's Small Business Project Founding Sponsor
WNPR's Small Business Project Founding Sponsor
WNPR’s Small Business Project includes:
· Weekly reports during Morning Edition and All Things Considered that explore the obstacles and challenges of small businesses.
· Monthly in-depth exploration of a specific small business topic, either as an expanded radio report or a full-hour discussion on WNPR’s award-winning Where We Live or the Colin McEnroe Show
· Quarterly Small Business Breakfasts that include a live remote broadcast of Where We Live, held at locations around the state.
· Archived reports and resources for small businesses on wnpr.org.
In the last 10 years, small businesses (less than 50 employees) accounted for 90% of the new jobs created in the state. It is not an exaggeration to say that small business is the backbone of Connecticut’s economy.
WNPR’s Small Business Project will seek out critical issues that reside just below the surface and put them on the radar screens of small business owners, legislators, and residents of the state.
WNPR’s Small Business project provides the vital information Connecticut needs to succeed as a small business leader.
WNPR's Small Business Breakfast (registration required)
Be part of WNPR’s live broadcast of Where We Live…Hosted by WNPR News Director John Dankosky, with guest panelists and business reporter Harriet Jones.
2012 WNPR Small Business Breakfast schedule:
- June 7, during the Connecticut Business Expo at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, 8:30-10 a.m.
Registration is required. When you register for the Small Business Breakfast you will also be registered for the CT Business Expo.
Register to Attend WNPR's Small Business Breakfast on June 7
Small Businesses that attend the WNPR Small Business Breakfast can enter to win a $5,000 schedule on WNPR!
Breakfast Schedule: - 8:30-8:45 Networking
- 8:45-8:55 Introduction: John Dankosky, WNPR News Director and host, Where We Live, plus guest speakers John Guy, Director of Small Business, Webster Bank and Jud Saviskas, Executive Director, UConn School of Business
- 9:05-10:00 Live Broadcast of Where We Live
Founding Partner:
Additional support provided by:
Additional 2012 Small Business Breakfasts:
- September 20, Bridgeport, during the Business Showcase at the Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard
- November 15, Wallingford, during the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce's Business Expo at the Oakdale Theatre
Small Business Resources Available in Connecticut
Chamber of Commerce Eastern Connecticut
The Community Economic Development Fund - A statewide non profit organization that fills the needs of small businesses not met by the traditional banking industry. If your business is struggling as a result of this recession, call us for flexible loans, business training and free business consulting.
We are here to help. (203) 235-2333
CBIA - The Connecticut Business & Industry Association
The Entrepreneur Circle - Peer Advisory Boards for Business Owners
MetroHartford Alliance
