Business Development

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• Minority Business Initiative

  Find business-development assistance, financial support and tax incentives for minority-owned companies of all sizes.

• A Summary of Connecticut's Enterprise Zone Program

  Learn about the different types of Enterprise Zones that offer diverse advantages for your business.

• Qualified Manufacturing Plant

  Learn how manufacturers with plants of at least 500,000 square feet can qualify for tax abatements and credits.

• Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment Tax Exemption

  Learn about a five-year, 100% property tax exemption for manufacturers buying eligible equipment.

• Manufacturing and Biotech Sales and Use Tax Exemption

  See if your manufacturing or biotech company is eligible for a 100% or 50% tax exemption.

• Energy Assistance

  Review a variety of incentive programs that may be able to assist your business with energy conservation and energy cost management.

• Bioscience Enterprise Corridor Zone

  See how your company can take advantage of Enterprise-Zone benefits in targeted geographic areas.

• State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

  Learn about assistance designed to help Connecticut’s small business community thrive in the global marketplace by increasing the value of small business exports.