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 trade organization to “protect, enhance and promote the value of being a CPA in Massachusetts”
- Supports education, advocacy, and networking opportunities
- Allow its members to learn, connect and prosper in the accounting profession
- The official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- “Working” section connects to a wealth of business and employment resources
- Aims to assist businesses and make Massachusetts become a batter place to live, work, and do business
- An organization set up to improve the buying power and influence of small businesses
- Business resources and access to experts on operations, taxes, finance, and retirement
- Discounts on a variety of products and services
- An organization for Connecticut’s professional accountants
- Offers professional development and other resources
- Helps connect accountants to businesses and to each other
- A business accelerator specializing in women-owned companies
- Annual pitch competition offers grants to winners
- Entrepreneurs are connected with mentors to provide guidance on a variety of topics
- A community development financial institution in the Hartford area
- Promotes just and affordable financial services to assist low-income residents
- A primary focus on rehabilitating neighborhoods, with other policy issues addressed on a rotating basis
- Provides loans to small businesses in low-to-moderate income communities
- Term loans, commercial real estate, and business lines of credit
- Business education workshops and seminars
- 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
- Provides financial and technical assistance
- Offers a wide variety of classes from accounting to workplace efficiency
- Dedicated to fostering small business growth in Connecticut
- SAMA helps people understand the principals of economics, with a focus on Latinos
- The site features side-by-side Spanish/English translations
- SAMA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing businesses in the Hispanic community
- Helps Connecticut’s small businesses start and grow
- Offers a variety of business services as well as training opportunities
- You can get free, private, pro-level help with business advice
- CBIA is a leader in making Connecticut a top state for business, jobs, and growth
- Thousands of member companies are championing for change at the state level
- CBIA’s goal is to create a better economic future for all
- 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