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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
  • A nonprofit organization advocating for veteran-owned small businesses to receive priority in federal contracts
  • Legislative advocacy as well as educational programs and resources
  • Several services seek to match veteran-owned businesses with contractors, coaches, and more
  • A federal agency supporting the growth and competitiveness of minority business enterprises
  • Maintains business centers across the United States, along with specialty centers focused on advanced manufacturing, exports, and federal procurement
  • Oversees an initiative to support minority women entrepreneurs
  • An international membership organization promoting the development of small and medium-sized businesses
  • Provides opportunities to network with professionals from around the world
  • A variety of resources to improve one’s knowledge and foster professional networks
  • A prominent pro-business lobbying organization, with advocacy covering a wide range of topics
  • Represents businesses of all sizes
  • Conducts research and programs
  • Primarily focuses on advocacy efforts on issues affecting small businesses
  • Members hold a Small Business Congress every two years to set an agenda of priority issues
  • Conducts research and connects members to professionals who can assist in a variety of areas
  • The Coast Guard’s primary facility for the research, development, testing, and evaluation of solutions to assist the service’s mission
  • More than 80 projects underway at any given time
  • RDC regularly collaborates with outside agencies for procurement
  • Unique ‘How to Start an LLC’ Section
  • Several business name and idea generators
  • Simple, yet informative sections make it seem easy to start a business on your own
  • Buzgate is a nonprofit organization that provides resources and solutions to businesses
  • Businesses in all states can use this state-filtered resource during their startup and growth stages
  • Localized help and information based on your state
  • Facilitates commercialization by collaborating with industry, government, and academia
  • Helps high-tech small businesses and entrepreneurs compete for and win federal SBIR awards
  • Improve your small business’s chance of advancing its technology and achieving commercialization, higher profits and job growth
  • NFIB is a member-driven organization advocating for small and independent business owners nationwide
  • For all kind of startups and entrepreneurs in the United States
  • Works with trusted providers to offer you quality products and services that can save your business time and money
  • SBA is the cabinet-level federal agency that helps small businesses with counseling, capital, and government contract expertise
  • Businesses in all development stages should utilize the services in SBA
  • The most up-to-date online and local services including counseling, government funding programs, courses, and guides
  • SCORE provides free confidential business advice through their network of 10,000 volunteer business experts in 350 chapters across the country
  • They have an extensive library covering numerous topics related to opening, managing, and closing a small business
  • They also offer free live business webinars which are archived on SCORE.org
  • If you’re looking for answers or solutions to specific questions, SCORE may be your first stop.