reSET (Social Enterprise Trust)

From home kitchen to commercial success, reSET’s 2025 Food Incubator Program helps entrepreneurs like you! Applications close in 3 days—don’t wait, apply now! https://lnkd.in/ejPcdnBR

Just 5 days left to apply for the 2025 Food Incubator—submit your application today! Get the expert support and resources you need to launch your food business and let’s grow Connecticut’s food business community.  Apply by Jan 3rd: reSETco.org/food-incubator #CTfoodies #CTentrepreneur #FoodInnovation #PoweredbyreSET

Meet Mike Coco, a talented wood artisan and home decor designer from New Britain, CT. His passion for crafting live-edge hardwood furniture and home décor began during the pandemic. What started as a coffee table project quickly grew into a love for the beauty of wood—especially locally sourced hardwoods—and blossomed into a thriving custom furniture and home décor business. 🌳✨ Sustainably sourced from his local community, Cocco’s creations honor the natural beauty of salvaged wood. With each piece designed, he focuses on preserving its character and letting its narrative shine. From coffee tables to cutting boards, each piece is crafted with care and intention, becoming a unique work of living art that bridges the natural world and your home. Whether it’s a desk, dining table, or vase, Cocco’s designs celebrate sustainability and elevate spaces. Every piece tells a story—a story of resilience, craftsmanship, and our connection to nature. reSET is closing in on our $30,000 fundraising goal that will help position us to help more entrepreneurs like Mike Cocco in 2025. Donate today! https://lnkd.in/eVpjibyE #socialimpact ##environmentallyfriendly #woodworking #PoweredbyreSET

Calling all food entrepreneurs! The Eat Up Meet Up is your opportunity to network with Hartford’s food community and get inspired. Meet members of the Hartford Culinary Collaborative, taste offerings from entrepreneurs like Gigi Lawrence of Rastarant and Alwyn Clarke of Momentum Spice, and discover the resources available to support your food business. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to connect with Katrice, our facilitator, and Molly from Hands On Hartford. It’s free to attend, so RSVP now and kickstart 2025 with fresh ideas and connections! See you Tuesday, January 7th, from 5:30–7 PM at Swift Factory. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/epUKgV8E #Hartfordhasit #ctfoodentrepreneur #PoweredbyreSET 

Connecticut foodies, the 2025 Food Incubator Program application deadline is ONE WEEK AWAY! Don't miss the opportunity to launch your food business with expert guidance, community support, and grant funding opportunities. This program is designed to help YOU succeed. ⏳ Applications close January 3rd—don’t wait! 🗒 ALL CT emerging businesses ➡️ Learn more at reSETco.org/food-incubator #CTFoodies #CTBusinessGrowth #StartupSupport #PoweredByreSET

From an idea to a movement, poem RENOVATION is redefining enrichment and connection. Kelly de la Rocha’s daily word challenge began in March 2022 and since completing reSET’s 2024 Impact Accelerator she continues to build momentum! Just in 2024 Kelly has: 🏆 Won 3rd place at HAYVN HATCH Pitch Night for tech-enabled businesses 🏆 Celebrated a win at the Yale Innovation Summit 🏆 Earned 2nd place at reSET’s Venture Showcase poem RENOVATION is positioning itself to become a go-to resource in language arts classrooms, enhancing both literacy and social-emotional learning. Most recently, its Poem Pals program gave students the opportunity to connect across the country. This summer, poem RENOVATION expanded into the continuing care market, beta-testing at five United Church Homes communities in Ohio. By incorporating hardcopy word challenges, individuals of all abilities, including those with memory challenges, are finding joy and self-expression. With an invitation to present at the Ohio Health Care Association’s 2025 Conference and a new grant from the New Haven Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, exciting updates and collaborations are on the horizon for the coming year. From classrooms to care communities, poem RENOVATION is creating impact—one word at a time. reSET is closing in on our $30,000 fundraising goal that will help position us to help more entrepreneurs like Kelly in 2025. Donate today: https://lnkd.in/eVpjibyE

Have you seen reSET's features of just a few of the 48 inspiring entrepreneurs who have grown with us this year through our cohort programming? Not featured are the 300+ entrepreneurs who engaged in workshops, coaching and events! Through perseverance, creativity, and the support of our programs, these entrepreneurs have achieved milestones in their entrepreneurial journeys. Their dedication to building businesses with purpose inspires us every day. reSET is closing in on our $30,000 fundraising goal that will help position us to help more entrepreneurs like in 2025. Donate today and here’s to another year of meaningful growth! https://lnkd.in/eVpjibyE #Smallbusinessstories #alumnispotlight #PoweredbyreSET #hartfordhasit

As the year comes to an end, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing community of supporters and entrepreneurs: thank you for using your talents and dreams to make a positive impact in our community. We’ll be taking a little time to rest and reflect, closing from 12/25/2024 - 1/1/2025. Wishing you a season filled with joy, love, and purpose. We’ll be back on January 2nd, refreshed and ready for another year of impact and connection! Here’s to an even brighter year ahead! ✨ #ThankfulForYou #ShopSmall #CTentrepreneur #PoweredbyreSET

Since graduating from reSET, Pia McGrath, MD, founder of Ainara Designs, has been making waves! 🌟 Pia’s journey is a testament to persistence and growth: 🏆 Featured in the 2024 Yale Innovation Summit's health track 🏆 Awarded a $5,000 grant from NHE3 🏆 Completed the UConn/CCEI NSF i-Corps Accelerator on customer discovery, earning a $1,500 stipend 🏆 Named runner-up at the HAYVN HATCH Pitch Night this October The innovative Ainara Designs necklace is both a beautiful accessory and a functional tool, designed to help breastfeeding mothers position their clothing with ease. After two and a half years of product development, Pia’s refined design is opening new channels for growth. With her artistic vision, Ainara is set to make a lasting impact. From challenges to achievements, Pia’s story exemplifies what’s possible with determination and the right support. At reSET, we’re closing in on our $30,000 fundraising goal to help more entrepreneurs like Pia thrive in 2025. Donate today: https://lnkd.in/eVpjibyE

The 2025 Food Incubator is a 10-week program designed to help entrepreneurs turn their food business ideas into impactful and profitable ventures. Whether you're a new entrepreneur, seeking concept validation, selling from your home kitchen, or expanding into markets and online commerce, this program is for you. We prioritize businesses led by Women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals committed to creating community-aligned businesses. No revenue or education requirements—just your passion and drive. Apply by Friday, January 3rd at https://lnkd.in/ejPcdnBR Don’t miss this chance to grow your dream!