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Guest Post: Evolving Technical User Groups into Startup Communities, a Series | SB Chatterjee

Today, we are joined by SB Chatterjee, Acting Director of CTDotNet/ CTDevStartup, an organization of startup enthusiasts in CT who are interested in honing their programming skills among a community of like-minded peers. In this article, SB shares his experience, along with information on the group, and how you can get involved.

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Axis901: Putting Manchester on the Map

In recent years, the concept of coworking has become increasingly popular in cities all across the country. Nowhere is the trend more noticeable than here in CT. Recently, the Town of Manchester took the initiative to open a coworking space on Main st. Today, we are joined by R.C. Thornton, Founder & President of RCJ Creative, a startup housed at the new coworking space. In this article, R.C. shares his experience, along with information on the space, and how you can get involved.

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3D Printing: Now in Hartford!

In March, we were happy to hear that MakeHaven had bought two MakerBot 3D printers. But 3D printing isn’t just a reality for New Haven locals. Today, Hartford entrepreneur and startup enthusiast, R.C. Thornton is onboard to share with us some insight on resources that Hartford-area entrepreneurs can tap into for 3D printing needs.

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Kip Steele: How to Save Money on Your 2013 Startup

With the launch of The Grid, and the continued development of its programs, many found the start of the new year to be the perfect time to launch their venture. It’s March, and if you haven’t already noticed, starting up can be expensive. Today, local startup enthusiast Kip Steele is onhand to share some of his tips for successfully launching, within your budget.

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Danny Briere, Storrs Hub

SBDC and CTNEXT: Perfect Together

The Small Business Development Center has been a go-to resource for entrepreneurs across the state in the past 20 years. With the introduction of CTNEXT, pitted to support four ‘hubs’ of innovation across the state, the SBDC has an opportunity to work with hub leaders to strengthen their collective impact on the local startup ecosystem.

Today, we welcome an article written by Danny Briere, who shares with us his throughts on the potential partnership mined from his experience as one of the leaders of INNOVATION East.

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