Business Development

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• Tourism

  Discover the full range of business-development expertise, financial support and tax incentives for attractions, hotels and restaurants.

• Aerospace / Defense

  Find powerful technical support, funding opportunities and tax incentives in a state with a rich heritage of aerospace advancement.

• Consider Tax Incentives

  Get details on tax-advantaged sites, including incentives for Airport Development Zones, Enterprise Zones and Transit-Oriented Development.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.