Business Development

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• Commercial Developers

  Find services to locate sites, obtain funding and capitalize on tax incentives as you develop commercial property.

• Permit Ombudsman

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

• Railroad Depot Zone

  Get the facts on incentives for businesses developing facilities around abandoned or underutilized railroad depots.

• Mid-to-Large Businesses

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

• Women-Owned Businesses

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

• Foreign Businesses

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

• Minority Business Initiative Advisory Board Meeting ~ March 19, 2026 (Cancelled)

• JobsCT Tax Rebate Program

  A new tool to facilitate private sector job creation

• About the Office of Business Development

  Get one point of contact for financing, tax incentives, site selection assistance and workforce training support.

• Office of Data Infrastructure Administration and Security

  The Office of Data Infrastructure Administration and Security is leading the state’s efforts to strengthen Connecticut’s competitive edge in the digital economy.

• Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund

  Get details on funding options and business development services for small businesses.

• Business Registration, Licensing and Permitting

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

• Minority Business Advising

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

• Government Contracting Support

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

• 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.