Events

12-1pm--get all your questions answered about the Floor--Plan Retail Incubator at the free virtual Info Session!

Last info session before the application closes! Meet us virtually from 5:30 - 6:30pm to get all your questions answered about the 2025 Food Accelerator!

Lunch and Learn! This free zoom info session from 12:30-1:30 pm will get all your questions answered about the Food Accelerator application.

Join us to learn more about this 5-session program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to explore ideas, build a strong foundation and connect their personal journey to business development.

Join us for this interactive focus group experience that supports and celebrates the latest graduates of the reSET Food Incubator! Come network, hear pitches, and provide your focus group feedback. 

Join us at CitySeed in New Haven from 5:30-7:30pm to celebrate the merging of reSET and Collab. Meet the team, hear what's next, and mingle with entrepreneurs and friends from across the region!

Join Us for the Collab Food Business Accelerator Graduation! This event is more than just a ceremony—it's a showcase of passion, resilience, and innovation from local food entrepreneurs who have spent months refining their businesses, strengthening their skills, and preparing to bring incredible culinary experiences to the community.

Join this 1pm zoom info session to learn more about Cooperate CT, hear about upcoming programming, and how you can get involved!

reSET, in partnership with the Swift Factory and the Hartford Culinary Collaborative, invites you to a dynamic and hands-on workshop designed to help you create a strong foundation for your startup. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your business plan, this event provides the tools, support, and connections you need to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level.

Meet our facilitator, Katrice Claudio—reSET’s Food Program Manager and a seasoned pitch coach expert. Not only will you get an overview of the Food Incubator program and its benefits, but you’ll also participate in a mini elevator pitch camp!

Celebrate the entrepreneurs completing the Retail Incubator program! Celebrate reSET's 2024 Retail Incubator entrepreneurs as they complete their program with Pop-up & Pitch Showcase.

Join Connecticut's growing co-op community to network, learn, and strategize for the future of our businesses and economy! Co-sponsored by reSET and Cooperate Connecticut

Over 2 days in New Haven, Creative U will serve up accelerated workshops designed to assist creatives in business. reSET is excited to serve as the "Dean" for the Entrepreneurship track, click to learn more!

Join us on Zoom as reSET's Katrice Claudio breaks down how to become a "Subject Matter Expert" (SME) in marketing, and learn about reSET's upcoming Digital Marketing Mastermind program.

Meet reSET at WORK_SPACE Manchester to learn about reSET and the fall Retail Incubator and Digital Marketing Mastermind programs. 

On Thursday, June 27, reSET presents this year’s Venture Showcase featuring the 2024 Impact Accelerator Entrepreneurs!

Learn hiring strategies, team growth tools, and onboarding techniques with reSET Alumna, entrepreneur and HR leader Andrea Hawkins.

Join us to celebrate the Food Incubator Cohort! Shape the future of Connecticut food businesses by offering feedback during this focus group event and help fuel the growth & success of these emerging entrepreneurs.

Are you a support organization that helps food entrepreneurs grow their businesses? Come tell us your experience at this final Hartford Culinary Collaborative Conversation. We need your help to identify the strengths and areas where support is needed, as well as gaps where new ideas would be helpful.

Join us for a hands-on workshop to explore impact models and how you can set the social entrepreneurship norm in your business.

The Hartford Culinary Collaborative is gathering information on how food businesses start and grow. Are you thinking about starting a food business in Hartford? Come tell us your thoughts on your experience at this community conversation. 

The Hartford Culinary Collaborative wants to know your thoughts on the process and supports available for starting a food business in Hartford! This conversation date is for businesses 3 years or older, join us!

Join us to meet the 2024 Impact Accelerator cohort and hear the latest on social entrepreneurship in Hartford!

The Hartford Culinary Collaborative is looking for your thoughts on the process of starting and supporting  food businesses in Hartford! The Collaborative is organizing a series of community conversations this spring, with food, childcare and Spanish translation if needed, plus a financial incentive if that is helpful.

Calling all dynamic solopreneurs! Struggling to conquer that never-ending to-do list? Join us for a short yet power-packed free workshop where we'll debunk time management myths, unveil effective strategies, and tackle the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs doing it all themselves like you.

Join WBDC & reSET for  an opportunity to meet and mingle with CT-based small business owners! We'll provide light snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and ample opportunity to connect in person and share ideas with fellow entrepreneurs. 

Join us for Community Pitch Night at reSET on February 1st from 5:30 to 8 PM (with a bad-weather date of the 6th if needed).

Whether you have a business idea or an existing venture, share it in a supportive environment. You'll have 5 minutes to pitch without the need for a pitch deck.

See you at our Hartford office - just bring yourself, breathe, and pitch!

Eat Up Meet Up is a free gathering of like-minded enthusiasts! Join us for lively discussions on food-related topics, share and savor new recipes, and explore the world of food entrepreneurship. 

This month’s topic is perfect for those with a budding interest in food-related business ideas. Meet the Hartford Culinary Collaborative, a group of organizations invested in your success as a food entrepreneur! 

Find out if the Impact Accelerator program is right for you!

Join us for a free info session at reSET on Thursday, January 25th, from 5:30 to 7 PM, where we'll share an overview of the Impact Accelerator program.

Review the application, engage in a Q&A, and hear first-hand from previous cohort members. Whether in person at reSET or virtually via Zoom, we invite you to introduce yourself, share your business ideas, and discover how you could become part of our 8th cohort!

Interested in our 2024 Food Incubator program? Join our free virtual info session!

We aim to connect food entrepreneurs with experts and resources to validate your business concept. Together, we'll navigate the application form, process, and program, with ample time for Q&A.