Business Development

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• Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment Tax Exemption

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

• Women-Owned Businesses

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

• 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.

• Federal Opportunity Zone Tax Benefits

  Learn more about the capital gains tax benefits available to qualified investors in Opportunity Zone projects.

• Mid-to-Large Businesses

  See the business-development resources, funding opportunities and tax incentives specifically for mid-sized to large companies.

• Entrepreneurs

  Find business-development support, financial resources and tax incentives, especially for early-stage companies in many sectors.

• Veteran-Owned Businesses

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

• Minority Business Initiative Advisory Board Meeting ~ May 21, 2026 (cancelled)