Supporting Small Business Through Digital Training & Business Services
An exciting two-part event celebrating local small businesses and the entrepreneurs behind them! Kick off the evening with a vibrant vendor pop-up featuring innovative products and services from student and local business owners. Then, gain valuable
insights and inspiration during a dynamic panel discussion where entrepreneurs share their journeys, challenges, and successes. …
By request of the Upper Albany Design Committee, the Hartford Parking Authority, represented by CEO Jill Turlo and Director of Operations Shandia Drummond-Butt, organized a walk audit of Albany Ave, along with representation from the Department of Development Services by Senior Planner Grace Yi and the Department of Public Works by Trafic Operations Engineer Sebastian Tata. …
Students from Barney’s Small Business Practicum course recently completed semester-long experiential learning projects with real-world businesses. Last week, students presented projects to Upper Albany Main Street and Gateway Self Storage. Beverly Redd, Executive Director of Upper Albany Main Street and the owners of Gateway Self Storage were able to see student’s real-life suggestions for their businesses. …
This Year, Upper Albany Main Street has launched a new initiative – digital literacy training which many Upper Albany merchants are already taking advantage of. …
The grant is part of a $1.7 million initiative funded by the American Rescue Plan Act to revitalize the neighborhood, where more than 71% of residents identify as Black, 23% as Latino, and more than half are low-income households. …
The grant is part of a $1.7 million initiative funded by the American Rescue Plan Act to revitalize the neighborhood, where more than 71% of residents identify as Black, 23% as Latino, and more than half are low-income households. …