Connecticut State Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development

Business Development

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  • Small Businesses

    See all the technical support, financial resources and tax incentives Connecticut offers to support small businesses.

  • Aerospace / Defense

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

  • 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.

  • Contiguous Municipality Zone

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

  • Energy Assistance

    Review a variety of incentive programs that may be able to assist your business with energy conservation and energy cost management.

  • Consider Tax Incentives

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

  • Financial Services

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

  • Mid-to-Large Businesses

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

  • Permit Ombudsman

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

  • 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.

  • Railroad Depot Zone

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

  • Enterprise Corridor Zone

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

  • Federal Opportunity Zone Tax Benefits

    Learn more about the capital gains tax benefits available to qualified investors in Opportunity Zone projects.

  • Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment Tax Exemption

    Learn about a five-year, 100% property tax exemption for manufacturers buying eligible equipment.

  • Manufacturing and Biotech Sales and Use Tax Exemption

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