Connecticut State Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development

Business Development

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  • Minority Business Advising

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

  • Opportunity Zone Resources

    Check out these additional resources that may be of interest to Opportunity Zone investors and developers.

  • 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.

  • Financial Services

    See all the business-development support, funding opportunities and tax benefits that are making Connecticut a global financial services hub.

  • Technology Innovation

    Find R&D partnerships, technical expertise, funding opportunities and tax incentives, all created to spur technological advancements.

  • Life Sciences

    See all the technical capabilities, R&D partnerships, funding resources and tax advantages ready for bioscience innovators.

  • Film, TV & Digital Media

    Find resources, from pre-production to post, as well as funding opportunities, tax incentives and business-development support.

  • A Summary of Connecticut's Enterprise Zone Program

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

  • Qualified Manufacturing Plant

    Learn how manufacturers with plants of at least 500,000 square feet can qualify for tax abatements and credits.

  • Airport Development Zone

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

  • 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.

  • Foreign Businesses

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

  • Manufacturing Plant Zone

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

  • Manufacturing and Biotech Sales and Use Tax Exemption

    See if your manufacturing or biotech company is eligible for a 100% or 50% tax exemption.

  • Permit Ombudsman

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