Business Development

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• Foreign Businesses

  Find international business-development assistance, financial support and tax incentives for businesses all across the globe.

• Manufacturing Plant Zone

  See how qualifying municipalities can obtain this designation and earn Enterprise Zone benefits.

• Manufacturing and Biotech Sales and Use Tax Exemption

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

• Permit Ombudsman

  Find assistance, coordination and additional help with expediting permits and approvals.

• 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.

• Lending Partners

  Discover funding opportunities from state, federal and private lending programs.

• Pre-Seed Financing

  Learn how early-stage companies can obtain up to $150,000 in funding through Connecticut Innovations.

• Minority Business Funding

  Learn about a special loan fund and other resources that enhance access to capital for minority businesses.

• Manufacturing Innovation Fund

  Get targeted assistance for a wide range of industries via this $75 million state fund.

• Defense Plant Zone

  Look into relief for communities hurt by a defense contract cutback or the closing of a major aerospace/defense plant.

• Urban/Industrial Sites Reinvestment Tax Credit

  Discover tax incentives and support services for companies that invest in urban and industrial sites needing revitalization.