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Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)

  • 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
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Capital For Change

  • The largest Community Development Financial Institution in Connecticut
  • Loans for nonprofits, small businesses, and affordable housing development
  • Programs also allow for affordable energy efficient renovations
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New Haven Bank

  • A Community Development Financial Institution providing financial products to underserved people and communities
  • Offers a variety of financial services
  • For new or established businesses
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Hartford Community Loan Fund

  • 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
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Buzgate

  • 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
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Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (seCTer)

  • 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
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