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Economic Development Resources
Certified Development Companies (CDC), Industrial Development Corporations (IDC) and Local and Regional Development Corporations (LDC & RDC), exist to support business development and growth within their community or region. Types of assistance offered include low cost financing, such as the SBA 504 Loan Program, site finding and statistical research.
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Local Small Business Resource Partners
LOCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Economic Resource Center (BERC)
The Bridgeport Economic Resource Center (BERC) provides assistance and information to businesses wishing to relocate to or expand within the Greater Bridgeport, CT area. BERC helps businesses...View details

Danbury
Housatonic Industrial Development Corporation
A public-private partnership that was established to oversee the creation and implementation of a strategic economic development plan for the Housatonic Valley Region. In order to make it as...View details

Hartford
Commercial Loan Partners, Inc (CLP)
Works with banks and other third party lenders throughout the state to provide long-term capital for business expansion and thus promote economic development. SBA 504 loans from Commercial Loan...View details

Hartford
Community Economic Development Fund
Strengthens neighborhood economies by providing flexible financial and technical support to small businesses, community organizations and initiatives in targeted communities throughout Connecticut....View details

Hartford
Entrepreneurial Center at the University of Hartford
Serves potential startup and established business owners throughout CT. Offering networking opportunities, workshops and much more....View details

Hartford
Small Business Administration (SBA) Connecticut District Office
Works to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation....View details

Hartford
State of CT Department of Economic and Community Development
The state´s lead agency for the development and implementation of policies, strategies and programs all of which are designed to enhance Connecticut´s communities and business and housing...View details

New Haven
Connecticut Community Investment Corporation, LDC (CTCIC)
CTCIC is the no. 1 SBA 504 Priority Certified Development Corporation for owner occupied real estate and machinery/equipment loans and the SBA Micro-Loan Intermediary Lender for start-up and...View details

Rocky Hill
Connecticut Business Development Corporation
The Connecticut Development Authority provides debt financing and investment capital to help businesses grow in Connecticut. ...View details

Rocky Hill
Connecticut Business Response Center (BRC)
Helps business expand, relocate and start in Connecticut. BRC specialists provide explanations and referrals for most federal, state, regional, municipal, private programs and incentives....View details

Trumbull
Trumbull Economic Development
Trumbull Economic Development Program assists in obtaining permits, finding locations for your business, and can help you find business resources in the area....View details



Statewide and Nationwide Small Business Resource Partners
LOCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Statewide
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) New Britain
The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,...View details


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