About BRC

We are a comprehensive, ONE-STOP Service Center that provides quick and easy access to professional consultation, resource materials, and action-oriented training in the skills/techniques needed to grow businesses in the Greater Hartford area.

The Business Resource Center exists to HELP, CREATE and ENCOURAGE small businesses to expand the scope and profitability of there businesses. To do this, a range of solutions are made available though two convenient locations.

How we can help you?

Whether you are already in business, or interested in starting a business, we are here to help. BRC can assist you in areas of:

Proposal and Bid Preparation
Business Plan Development
Contract Negotiations
Obtaining specs, standards, technical information
Tax Structure
Licensing
Financing and Bonding
Cash Flow and Record Keeping
Computer Skills Development
Resume Development
Legal Issues affecting businesses
Accounting and Payroll Services

Services Provided

Professional Consultation

BRC provides easy access to an established network of professionals who are ready to put their experience and expertise to work for you through:

• Mentoring
• Counseling
• Quality Instructions
• Targeted Training

Computer Training
Learn how to make your computer work for you. Utilizing Quickbooks, Quickbooks for Contractors, Microsoft products, basic computer skills are provided, such as:

• How to set up your own company
• Track your income and expenses
• Account for employees and payroll tax liabilities
• Handle banking transactions
• Spreadsheet
• Word Processing

Services Provided

Referral Service

• Connection to financial resources
• Access to our team of BRC Partners
• Training and refresher courses

Resource Library

BRC maintains an expanding collection of resource materials revelant to entrepreneurial and small business owners. These materials are useful and available throughout the planning and operational stages of you business. Included are:

• Area Construction Projects
• Dodge Report
• How to Manuals
• Pamphlets and Brochures
• Directories
• Audio/Visual Materials
• Guidelines

BRC Partners

Through a multifaceted partnership with governmental agencies, educational institutions, community groups and business organizations, BRC’s ability to augment and continually deliver quality services to you, is enhanced by our collaborative relationships with:

St. Paul’s Travelers
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
City of Hartford
Urban League of Greater Hartford
UCONN
Greater Hartford Minority Contractors Council (GHMCC)
Spanish American Merchants Association (SAMA)
Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CSBDC)

Business Resource Centers

140 Woodland Street, 3rd Floor
Hartford, CT 06112

15 Lewis Street, Suite 204
Hartford, CT 06103

Ph 860 527-1100
Fax 860 527-1102

Email: brc_hedco@yahoo.com

Mailing Address
The Business Resource Center
15 Lewis Street, Suite 204
Hartford, CT 06103

For more information contact
Kim Hawkins, Director
At 860 527-1100