ConnCorp

Connecticut Community Outreach Revitalization Program (ConnCORP) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization focused on economic development in New Haven.

ConnCORP was designed to advance ConnCAT's mission to provide opportunities to underserved residents.

05/27/2026

What does it really mean to value your work—and stand on it?

NEXT MONTH: Join nico w. okoro, Founding CEO of The Building Fund, for a FREE professional development workshop designed for artists and creativepreneurs ready to move with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Whether you’re just starting out or deep in your practice, this session will help you build a more authentic and sustainable path forward.

🎟️ Reserve your spot: https://heyor.ca/hrpdZL

05/23/2026

How can capital become a force for community impact?

That was the question at the heart of a recent conversation where ConnCORP Chief Investment Officer Anna Blanding joined Yale alumni and New Haven community leaders to explore how mission-driven investment and entrepreneurial support can help build generational wealth in communities historically excluded from traditional financial systems.

“I have a view that all investing is impact investing,” said Blanding, reflecting on the reality that every financial decision shapes communities and systems—whether intentionally or not.

At ConnCORP, that belief is central to the work: investing in people, place, and opportunity to help build a more inclusive economy.

Read more: https://som.yale.edu/story/2026/human-scale-impact

05/22/2026

Step into Vessel.

Clara Nartey’s latest exhibition invites viewers to reflect on the stories, identities, and experiences we carry — and the ways those layers are both visible and unseen.

Through sculpture, portraiture, and textile, Vessel creates space for reflection, connection, and conversation through deeply thoughtful and intricate work.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening reception and helped launch Orchid Gallery’s third exhibition season with such warmth and energy.

Special thanks to artist Clara Nartey and curator nico w. okoro for bringing this powerful exhibition to life.

The exhibition is now on view at Orchid Gallery inside The Lab at ConnCORP.

📍 496 Newhall Street, Hamden, CT
⏱️ Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
🔗 conncorp.org/orchid-gallery

05/15/2026

Ready to ? Our next skill-building training is coming your way on June 16th.

Next up: How to Open a Business Bank Account + Establishing a Relationship with Your Bank

This session will walk you through opening a business bank account and building a strong relationship that supports your growth and funding goals.

Topics Covered:
✔️ Documents required to open a business account
✔️ Separating personal and business finances
✔️ Building credibility with your bank
✔️ How banking relationships support lending opportunities

Facilitated by Alana Dina, Vice President and Business Relationship Manager at KeyBank.

Secure your spot for all upcoming sessions here: https://heyor.ca/QbHGLc

05/14/2026

Something new is taking shape at The Lab at ConnCORP and we want you to experience it with us.

Join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and community as we officially open our newly expanded 3rd floor and garden level spaces while also celebrating five years of impact, entrepreneurship, and growth in Hamden and New Haven.

Explore the space, hear stories from the journey, connect with entrepreneurs, creatives, and community leaders, and get a look at what’s ahead for The Lab at ConnCORP.

Whether you’ve been part of the journey from the beginning or are just getting connected, this Open House is an opportunity to celebrate what we’ve built together — and what’s next.

📍 The Lab at ConnCORP
📅 Thursday, June 25
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 265 Morse Street, Hamden

Come celebrate. Connect. Experience what’s next.

RSVP Here: https://heyor.ca/jMKcj4

05/10/2026

From our Lab members, for our community 🌱

Lab member, Root Life, in partnership with Liberated Land Cooperative, is launching a Weekly CSA, bringing fresh, culturally relevant food grown by local Black and Brown farmers across directly to your table.

This is what it looks like when community-rooted entrepreneurs lead: nourishing food, shared knowledge, and deeper connections to the people growing it.

Each week includes seasonal produce, recipes, cooking demos, and opportunities to connect with local growers.

🗓 July 3 – October 10 (15 weeks)
🥕 Full Share: $660 (3–4 people)
🥬 Half Share: $330 (1–2 people)

Sign up at www.liberatedlandcooperative.com/2026-csa

05/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Building Social Capital with Yaw Owusu-Boahen, hosted by The Lab at ConnCORP in partnership with the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce.

The conversation explored how authentic relationships, trust, community reputation, and meaningful connections can create long-term opportunities for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Attendees walked away with valuable insight on navigating conversations, building credibility, and strengthening the relationships that support sustainable growth.

A special thank you to Kobey Smith and the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce for partnering with us to create space for these important conversations during Small Business Week.

Be sure to check out our events page for additional free networking and professional development opportunities designed to support entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners throughout the year.

05/07/2026

Today is the FINAL day of .

When you support ConnCORP, you’re investing directly into Black-owned and minority-led businesses, through mentorship, financial training, leadership development, and affordable space to grow at The Lab at ConnCORP.

Mentorship. Training. Resources. Connection.

This is how stronger local economies are built. This is how pathways to long-term success are created.

Giving ends tonight at 8:00 p.m.

Join us in helping finish The Great Give strong and continue building a future where all citizens are thriving economically and socially.

Be part of building it:
🔗 https://heyor.ca/ZBl7xI

05/06/2026

Today, during The Great Give, your support helps ConnCORP continue investing in the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers across New Haven.

From youth entrepreneurship and mentorship opportunities to programs that help students build confidence, skills, and access to opportunity, this work is rooted in the belief that every young person deserves the chance to grow, lead, and thrive.

When we invest in youth, we invest in the future of our communities.

This is about more than a single moment. It’s about creating pathways, building confidence, and making sure young people can see possibility for themselves and their future.

Join us in helping create lasting impact through opportunity, support, and community. Donate here: https://heyor.ca/RDDsl8

05/05/2026

Tomorrow, The Great Give begins.

This 36-hour giving event is an opportunity to support ConnCORP’s work in advancing a bold, long-term vision for New Haven—one rooted in economic growth, neighborhood investment, and expanded opportunity.

Through real estate development, support for local entrepreneurs, and strategic partnerships, we’re working to build an environment where residents and businesses can grow together.

This is about what’s possible when we invest in community.

Join us tomorrow and be part of what we’re building.

Donate starting May 6: https://heyor.ca/ZBl7xI

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496 Newhall Street
Hamden, CT
06517

Website

https://conncorp.org/

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