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Connect with small business assistance agencies that can help you to put together the right funding program or combination of programs relative to your small business needs, or view alternative funding sources.
Local Small Business Resource Partners
LOCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Hartford
Entrepreneurial Center at the University of Hartford
Serves potential startup and established business owners throughout CT. Offering networking opportunities, workshops and much more....
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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...
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Rocky Hill
Connecticut Business Development Corporation
The Connecticut Development Authority provides debt financing and investment capital to help businesses grow in Connecticut. ...
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Statewide and Nationwide Small Business Resource Partners
LOCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Statewide
Kiva
Since its launch in 2005, Kiva’s mission has been to alleviate poverty by connecting people through microlending. As of August 2012, Kiva.org has enabled people to make over $340 million in loans...
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Nationwide
Accion USA
ACCION USA is a private, nonprofit organization that provides microloans, business training and other financial services to low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs who are unable to access bank...
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Nationwide
Fund A Scientist
Fund A Scientist is a website where individuals or institutions with funding can seek out scientists with innovative projects and provide them with funding and support. When a funder or a scientist...
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Nationwide
TruFund Financial Services, Inc. (TruFund)
TruFund is a national nonprofit organization promotes economic development in communities underserved by traditional banking institutions by providing affordable capital, hands-on business assistance,...
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Nationwide
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development
USDA Rural Development provides financial and technical resources in rural areas in order to support community and economic development opportunities, as well as improve quality of life issues....
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