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  • Becoming a Government Vendor

    Learn more about opportunities for your Connecticut business to possibly sell goods or services to federal, state or local governments.

  • Business Registration, Licensing and Permitting

    Obtain the necessary licenses and permits for you to start, expand or relocate your business to Connecticut.

  • Connecticut Defense Manufacturing Community Consortium

    Learn more about the State’s focus on supporting and expanding defense technology research, development, and production capabilities within the state.

  • Enhancing Process Efficiencies

    Connect to CONNSTEP, an organization that specializes in advising businesses on how to strengthen their leadership and maximize their operational efficiencies.

  • Export Assistance Center

    Access market intelligence, practical advice and business tools designed to help U.S. companies expand in global markets.

  • Get Turnaround Management Assistance

    Connect with this professional community that seeks to strengthen the global economy by working to save distressed businesses, assist management to navigate off-plan events, and help healthy companies avoid similar pitfalls.

  • Government Contracting Support

    Get help facilitating access to certification programs, training workshops, bonding assistance and bidding opportunities.

  • Manufacturing Advancements

    Learn more about all the ways the Connecticut Center of Advanced Technology helps manufacturers evaluate new technologies, develop prototypes, optimize processes, enhance their operations and more.

  • Minority Business Advising

    Discover organizations that offer an array of business counseling services to help minority enterprises grow.

  • Selling Goods & Services to the State

    Link to the state's contracting portal to explore opportunities for selling goods and services to the state.

  • Small Business Advising

    Connect to the Connecticut Small Business Development Center to learn more about all the types of expert assistance available for entrepreneurs and small business owners, many available at no cost.