Business Development

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• Incumbent Worker Training Program

  See if your business may be eligible for grants from $5,000 to $50,000 to train your existing workforce in new skills.

• 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.

• JobsCT Tax Rebate Program

  A new tool to facilitate private sector job creation

• Minority Business Funding

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

• Pre-Seed Financing

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

• Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund

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

• 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.

• A Summary of Connecticut's Enterprise Zone Program

  Learn about the different types of Enterprise Zones that offer diverse advantages for your business.

• Bioscience Enterprise Corridor Zone

  See how your company can take advantage of Enterprise-Zone benefits in targeted geographic areas.

• Airport Development Zone

  Discover incentives for businesses building or renovating facilities near Connecticut's airport development zones

• Contiguous Municipality Zone

  Get details on Enterprise Zone benefits for municipalities contiguous with Enterprise Zones in another municipality.

• Defense Plant Zone

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

• Enterprise Corridor Zone

  Find incentives for development along the Route 8 corridor and Interstate 395.

• Entertainment District

  Read which localities may offer manufacturing facilities the same Statutory benefits for plants, buildings and other real property improvements located in an entertainment district of a Targeted Investment Community.

• Manufacturing Plant Zone

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