The Diverse Supplier Development Academy is committed to the education and support of high-growth potential diverse business owners for real and sustained growth. The DSDA provides mentoring, instruction, hands-on resources and support services to promote economic development and ensure that diverse businesses thrive in Connecticut. Our support teams are an intregral part of our training program, comprised of MBAs and other professional partners who act as consultants for diverse business owners as they develop and execute successful plans for stability and growth. Our academy is made possible from the generous support of funding sponsors: - Eversource Energy - UIL Holdings, Inc. - The Travelers Companies, Inc.Our programs are strengthened by the participation of our partners: - SCORE (Greater Hartford Chapter) - The Connecticut Urban Legal Initiative (CULI) - Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council (GNEMSDC) - Women's Business Center (WBC), Univ. of Hartford