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• Government Contracting Support

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

• Business Registration, Licensing and Permitting

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

• Municipal Tax Abatements

  Learn about local tax relief for firms making real estate and manufacturing equipment purchases.

• Defense Plant Zone

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

• State Opportunity Zone Enhancements

  See how Connecticut has made it even more attractive to invest in its Opportunity Zones by extending other tax credits and prioritizing other incentives.

• Accumulated R&D Tax Credit Expansion Program

  Learn how to capitalize on unused tax credits if your capital project can increase jobs and deliver significant ROI to the state.

• Corporate Business Tax Credits

  Explore this overview for more information on all the Connecticut Business Tax Credits.

• Corporate Business Tax Exemption

  See if your business is in one of four sectors earmarked for corporate tax relief.

• Veteran-Owned Businesses

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

• Angel Investor Tax Credit

  Learn how to gain a state income tax credit by investing at least $25,000 in a qualifying startup.

• Entrepreneurs

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

• Sports Advisory Board

  The Sports Advisory Board of the CTCSB provides expertise to sports event organizers and meeting planners in the areas of site selection, event management, local and corporate sponsorship development, and other business and government support. The Commission also assists local event organizers, chapter members, associations, coaches and athletes in the bid process to host sporting events, tournaments, and meetings.

• Connecticut Tourism Council

  The Connecticut Tourism Council is a legislatively created group by House Bill #7306, Public Act 19-178 that was signed into law by Governor Lamont on July 8, 2019. Members of the Council are appointed and are to represent the manys sectors of the Connecticut Tourism industry.

• Directory of Teaching Artists

  CT teaching artists reviewed for their excellence, readiness, capacity and desire to work in schools.

• About the Office of Community Development

  Access state funding and technical assistance for a wide variety of economic and community development projects.