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Feb 15, 2013

Community Colleges Host Activities During National Entrepreneurship Week

During National Entrepreneurship Week from February 16-23, several Connecticut Community Colleges are hosting activities for residents interested in pursuing entrepreneurship-related education.

During National Entrepreneurship Week from February 16-23, several Connecticut Community Colleges are hosting activities for residents interested in pursuing entrepreneurship-related education. Seminars in business planning, marketing and small business finance — free and open to the public —will be offered on campuses across the state. Governor Dannel P. Malloy signed a proclamation also declaring February 16-23 as “Entrepreneurship Week” in the State of Connecticut (attached). In his proclamation, Governor Malloy emphasized that entrepreneurship is vital to Connecticut’s growth and prosperity and is crucial to the long-term growth of local communities, the state and nation.

The Connecticut State Colleges & Universities —four universities, 12 community colleges, and one fully online college —educate new entrepreneurs through both credit and non-credit programs and courses leading to certificates, associate’s and bachelor’s degrees. Residents interested in learning more about these and other programs may visit www.ct.edu/academics/programs.

National Entrepreneurship Week Events at the Connecticut Community Colleges

Business-minded students throughout the state are encouraged to attend free seminars at Connecticut Community Colleges statewide during National Entrepreneurship Week from February 16 to 23, to promote future career growth through learning useful business management skills. All events are free and open to the public.