ConnCORP/Quinnipiac University
Community Entrepreneurship Academy and Clinics
This program is an 8-month program designed to help small businesses thrive by providing knowledge and skills in accounting, budgeting, human resources management, sales, marketing, communications, web design, supply chain, business law and strategy. In-person workshops are hosted here at ConnCORP in an environment fostering creativity, relationship building, and business growth.
ConnCORP staff offer a range of knowledge and tools as an aid to accelerate minority-owned businesses. Quinnipiac students and faculty serve as teachers, coaches, and mentors to help entrepreneurs be successful by providing services such as cybersecurity audits, fabricating product prototypes, and producing podcasts and marketing support.
Throughout the program, members put their new skills to work in the development of their full business plans along with lists of business support resources to help further grow their business.
Meet the Team
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Jahkeeva Morgan
CONNCORP BUSINESS INCUBATOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Tuvana Rua
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MANAGEMENT
CO-DIRECTOR OF M&T BANK CENTER FOR WOMEN AND BUSINESS
Skills and Resources Offered
Business Plan Writing
Marketing
Finance Planning
Entrepreneurial Mentorship
Business Seed Money
Networking Among Peers
Management Planning
Consulting from Industry Experts
Project Management
Here’s what you can expect…
Throughout the program, entrepreneurs will receive the opportunity to work with Quinnipiac students from the TV, Film and Media Arts program to record pitch videos in a professional setting. Take time to meet our first cohort by watching their pitch videos.
Words From Program Participants
“I would recommend 100% The ConnCorp / QU CEAC allowed entrepreneurs to plan for success with a course that provides resources, knowledge, funding, network and opportunity. Each workshop was structured in a way that can benefit any business in need for navigation.”
“Participating in this program has allowed me to better understand my market, my audience, and to really fine tune how I do business. I highly recommend it for anyone about to go into a new business venture, whether seasoned or new to business.”
“The structure, workshops and location, as well as, the presenter were great. The stipends that we received helped me put more money in my business preparations.”
“The program has a lot to offer. Everyone has different needs but they will fulfill those needs in the various sessions and experts you’re provided.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Classes are held on a hybrid schedule with some in person workshops and some virtual clinics.
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Orientation is held in October with the first class starting in November. Graduation will take place in May.
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Classes are held in-person one Saturday a month from 8:30am-1:00pm starting in November with the last class in April.
Virtual check-ins are held 2 weeks after each in-person class. (i.e in-person class on January 13th, virtual check-in on January 27th)
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After graduation you are assigned a mentor from our network of industry experts to offer you continued guidance on your entrepreneurial journey.
While being apart of the program, you have the opportunity to network with Quinnipiac University faculty and students along with ConnCORP staff who offer their own expertise in a number of fields and access to services to help with the development of your business.
