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Resource Organizations

 
From local chambers of commerce to statewide trade groups, Connecticut is full of organizations that can assist your business. Find the professionals who can enhance your company with everything from grants to networking opportunities.
  • CTNext is Connecticut’s innovation ecosystem, like an incubator helping entrepreneurs validate their ideas
  • For entrepreneurs, CTNext has unique mentor programs, seminars and onsite workspaces
  • CTNext is a support system that steps in with customized help right when entrepreneurs need it most
  • CTNext is Connecticut’s innovation ecosystem, like an incubator helping entrepreneurs validate their ideas
  • For entrepreneurs, CTNext has unique mentor programs, seminars and onsite workspaces
  • CTNext is a support system that steps in with customized help right when entrepreneurs need it most
  • A nonprofit collaborative supporting new and growing companies in Stamford
  • Provides matching grants
  • Special consideration given to projects that can highlight the city’s unique qualities or promote collaborative activities
  • An “Innovation Place” offering support to entrepreneurs and small businesses in the New Haven region
  • Oversees numerous programs, shared facilities, and other initiatives
  • Solicits public input for economic development strategies
  • A nonprofit focused on industry research, innovation, policy development, and communications initiatives
  • The voice of businesses building a world-class clean energy hub in the Northeast
  • Convenes clean energy stakeholders dedicated to growing the state and the region’s clean energy economy
  • The nation’s oldest regional business organization
  • Numerous working groups and committees to develop policy recommendations in a variety of areas
  • Pursues special initiatives and holds regular networking events
  • A regional collaborative effort to coordinate the growth of defense-related industries
  • Seeks to bolster small and midsize businesses’ cybersecurity and to create a trusted network of small defense suppliers
  • The collaboration is still in development, but currently hosts webinars on cybersecurity
  • A shared work environment for small businesses and entrepreneurs
  • Allows businesses to share resources
  • Entrepreneurs from different businesses can interact socially
  • Quasi-public agency that owns, improves, and promotes Bradley International Airport and five state-owned airports in Connecticut
  • Works to support Connecticut’s economic growth by improving the aviation transportation resources it can offer for passenger and commercial flights
  • Offers services to local businesses as well as procurement opportunities
  • A support service for Hartford’s innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups
  • A goal of attracting and sustaining businesses to Connecticut’s capital city
  • Focus on insurance, advanced manufacturing, and digital medicine
  • A suite of resources for entrepreneurs
  • Networking, a semiannual competition, and a crowdfunding platform are among the benefits
  • Focus on Connecticut educators and students
  • An outreach and support organization for entrepreneurs in the greater New Haven area, especially people of color
  • Programs, “deep dive” meetings, and an accelerator program are among the offerings
  • A regular venture collaboration offers seed funds and other resources
  • CI offers equity investments, strategic guidance, and introductions to valuable partnerships.
  • For those starting or growing a business in Connecticut.
  • If you’re seeking help specifically for financing or investors, CI is a great option.
  • DECD provides funding program information related to cultural development businesses in Connecticut
  • For all businesses growing and expanding in Connecticut
  • The agency takes a comprehensive approach to economic development that incorporates community development, transportation, education, and arts and culture
  • Issues licenses, registrations, and permits for more than 200 types of jobs and businesses
  • Enforces state and federal regulations and monitors the marketplace for instances of fraud or unsafe products
  • Manages consumer complaints
  • A sales and marketing organization to accommodate meeting and event planners
  • Promotes the advantages of Connecticut’s convention centers, event spaces, and other venues
  • Provides a variety of services to assist event planners
  • Focuses exclusively on tech and tech-oriented companies
  • Provides leadership, guidance, and support
  • Oversees initiatives for workforce development, supporting small business growth, and growing Connecticut’s tech infrastructure
  • An investor-based economic development partnership dedicated to strengthening businesses in Hartford
  • Oversees several initiatives to support the local economy
  • Includes business relocation resources as well as benefits for investors
  • Provides guidance on Connecticut business resources
  • Information on funding options, tax incentives, and more
  • Additional sections offer information on quality of life benefits
  • A comprehensive resource on properties, incentives, and other information related to Stamford’s business community
  • Businesses ranging from banking to tech have made their home in the city
  • For entrepreneurs looking to do business in Stamford
  • Offers financing to small businesses that have struggled to find a lender
  • Business development resources also available
  • Focused on growing the economy of a 21-town region in northeastern Connecticut
  • Provides funding and investment to small businesses throughout New England
  • Specializes in gap financing and bridge loans
  • Offers a variety of other financial solutions as well
  • AdvanceCT, formerly Connecticut Economic Research Center, works with a variety of audiences
  • Strives to make CT a better place to live, work, and have a business
  • Assists companies in growth, location choice, and building the local economy
  • Serves the legal community of Connecticut but also has plentiful resources for the public
  • A Q&A portal offers free legal answers to numerous information
  • A wealth of information about doing business in Connecticut
  • Supports the arts, cultural, and creative businesses of Southeastern Connecticut
  • Provides core services to connect, strengthen, and advocate for the creative community
  • Serves as a regional “field office” for the Connecticut Office of the Arts/Department of Economic & Community Development
  • NCDC has been in the economic development business in Norwich since 1963
  • The organization shows what Norwich has to offer and encourages small businesses to establish themselves in the city
  • The Doing Business in Norwich section has a wealth of resources, like hiring, markets, classes, and more
  • CT.Gov | Business, launched in 2020, is the state’s resource site for starting or managing a business in CT
  • This site was created to help you find necessary forms and classify your business correctly
  • Business owners can follow a step-by-step set-up process that creates a tailored checklist for their business from name creation to getting the proper permits, to filing tax forms
  • AdvanceCT provides high-impact and inclusive solutions assistance to grow your business.
  • For Connecticut startups and small businesses.
  • Provides site selection, CT registration, resources, and tools to help CT based businesses.
  • CCAT is a non-profit organization which develops, validates and adopts advanced technologies into the manufacturing supply chain
  • For small and medium-sized businesses in the manufacturing industry
  • Helps manufacturers apply innovative tools and practices to increase efficiencies, improve workforce development, and boost competitiveness
  • seCTer is a non-profit, private organization in southeastern Connecticut that helps small businesses with loans, assistance programs, and economic development support
  • The authorized Economic Development Organization for southeastern Connecticut
  • Small business loans, assistance becoming a government contractor, Small Business Development Center, municipal support