#CTBC- The New Benefit Corporation Law in Connecticut Goes Into Effect October, 1st
ewalsh • September 16, 2014
We are just weeks away from the effective date of the new Benefit Corporation law in Connecticut, and reSET has been spreading the word that this corporate option can bring together both profit and purpose. reSET views social enterprise and Benefit Corporations as catalysts to bring about social and environmental change, generate new businesses and jobs, and rejuvenate communities. We have talked with dozens of businesses that agree, and are preparing to register as Benefit Corporations on the effective date, October 1st.
What we need now is your help to broaden our public education campaign about what Benefit Corporations are, what they can do, and how they can do it.
How can you help?
- A great source of information is the Connecticut Benefit Corporations website. It is packed with information about Benefit Corporations, and it’s the perfect place for you to send people who want to learn more.
- For those with more in-depth questions, you can direct them to James Woulfe at reSET, jwoulfe@socialenterprisetrust.org.
- You can also help by posting on social media websites: post a note of support to your Facebook page, tweet about Benefit Corporations, or join our #CTBC campaign effort. Send us an image of yourself, a quote in support of Benefit Corporations, and we will post them online through Twitter.
The Benefit Corporation law is available in Connecticut due to committed community volunteers who stepped forw
ard to support it. This is another tangible opportunity to make a difference. By spreading the word to friends, family, and colleagues, you will help build public awareness that Benefit Corporations are a new business option for creating solutions in Connecticut.
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Transform Your Business This Fall: Applications Open for reSET's Retail Incubator and Digital Marketing Mastermind Programs Hartford, CT – July 17, 2024 – reSET, the Hartford-based entrepreneur support organization committed to nurturing businesses with a social mission, is excited to announce that applications are now open for two separate programs designed to help entrepreneurs grow with impact: the Retail Incubator and the Digital Marketing Mastermind. Both programs are set to run this fall, providing invaluable resources and mentorship to early-stage and established entrepreneurs alike. Applications close at midnight on July 21, with classes set to start mid-August and run through October. “Both of these programs were developed because of demand from our alumni and local entrepreneurs,” said Sarah Bodley, Executive Director of reSET. “The Retail Incubator has been popular with Hartford-area founders preparing for fall and holiday markets, or opening their own storefronts. We developed the Digital Marketing Mastermind to help local entrepreneurs build an online business presence and stand out in the online world.” Retail Incubator The Floor-Plan Retail Business Incubator is a partnership between reSET and Hartford-based Breakfast Lunch & Dinner, a community venture-building studio. Now in its fourth year, the program is designed to support product-based businesses in their stages of entrepreneurship. Participants will learn to understand customer needs, define pricing strategies, address key legal and financial topics, all to prepare their businesses for fall and winter markets. Entrepreneurs will gain insights from industry experts, access a supportive community, and receive practical tools to enhance their business acumen. For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.resetco.org/retail-incubator . Digital Marketing Mastermind The Digital Marketing Mastermind is tailored for entrepreneurs who already have a business and are looking to elevate their digital marketing efforts. This program will provide advanced strategies to boost online presence, engage with target audiences, and convert engagement into sales. Participants will learn from seasoned marketing professionals and peers, gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the digital marketplace. Entrepreneurs interested in more information on the program and application should visit https://www.resetco.org/digital-marketing-mastermind About reSET reSET is a nonprofit organization in Hartford, CT, whose mission is advancing the social enterprise sector. reSET specializes in social enterprise ― impact-driven business with a double or triple bottom line. In addition to providing coworking space, accelerator, and mentoring programs, reSET aims to inspire innovation and community collaboration and to support entrepreneurs in creating market-based solutions to community challenges. reSET’s goal is to meet entrepreneurs wherever they are in their trajectory and to help them take their businesses to the next level. Visit reSET | Where Great Companies Grow (resetco.org). # # #
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