Business Growth Accelerator Program
The CTSBDC Business Growth Accelerator Program (BGAP) is a no-cost, 8-session virtual course designed to equip small business owners with expert insights, proven strategies, and essential resources to increase sales, improve profitability, and enhance operations. Participants will begin with a business assessment to identify key opportunities and develop a clear path for growth. At the conclusion of BGAP, you will have a plan to overcome your core growth challenges and walk away with a Capstone Project—your personalized, ready-to-implement roadmap for scaling your business.
Meet Curt Battles, BGAP Facilitator
Curtis Battles brings decades of experience in business strategy, finance, operations, branding, and growth. His career spans Fortune 50 companies, major redevelopment projects, and entrepreneurial ventures, including leadership roles at Pepsi-Cola and the World Trade Center site. He is also the founder of Craft Beer Insights and author of Occupation Fermentation: The Secrets to Building a Successful Craft Beer Business. Curtis offers participants practical, real-world insights into building stronger, more sustainable businesses.
Who Should Attend?
BGAP is designed for growth-minded Connecticut business owners who are ready to assess their operations, address barriers, and prepare for sustainable expansion. Eligible businesses must:
- Be based in Connecticut
- Have operated for more than 12 months
- Generate more than $150,000 in annual revenue
- Be prepared to participate actively in discussions, exercises, and peer learning (the sessions are not available on-demand)