Business Development
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Minority Business Initiative Advisory Board Meeting ~ January 16, 2025
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Minority Business Initiative Advisory Board Meeting ~ February 20, 2025
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Minority Business Initiative Advisory Board Meeting ~ April 24, 2025
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Minority Business Initiative Advisory Board Meeting ~ September 18, 2025 (cancelled)
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Minority Business Initiative Advisory Board Meeting ~ October 16, 2025 (cancelled)
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Learn about a special loan fund and other resources that enhance access to capital for minority businesses.
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Learn how early-stage companies can obtain up to $150,000 in funding through Connecticut Innovations.
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Government Contracting Support
Get help facilitating access to certification programs, training workshops, bonding assistance and bidding opportunities.
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Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund
Get details on funding options and business development services for small businesses.
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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.
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Request for Proposals - Support CT Small Business 2022
Request for Proposals - Small Business Support Programs
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CT Communities Challenge Grant
The Department of Economic and Community Development (“DECD”) is undertaking a competitive grant application process to fund multiple projects under the CT Communities Challenge Grant Program in an effort to improve livability, vibrancy, convenience and equity of communities throughout the state.
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Review a variety of incentive programs that may be able to assist your business with energy conservation and energy cost management.
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Discover funding opportunities from state, federal and private lending programs.
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See all the business-development support, funding opportunities and tax benefits that are making Connecticut a global financial services hub.