Business Development

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• Business Registration, Licensing and Permitting

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

• Career Fairs

  Connect skilled and qualified job seekers with employment opportunities at local companies.

• Carpool

  Cut the cost of commuting in half and save wear and tear on your car with CTrides and their free online ridematching program.

• CHIPS and Science Act

  Enacted into law in August 2022, the CHIPS and Science Act (“CHIPS Act”) authorized approximately $280 billion in spending over ten years to strengthen U.S.

• Commercial Developers

  Find services to locate sites, obtain funding and capitalize on tax incentives as you develop commercial property.

• Connecticut Colleges & Universities

  Find a list of accredited Connecticut colleges and universities.

• Connecticut Defense Manufacturing Community Consortium

  Learn more about the State’s focus on supporting and expanding defense technology research, development, and production capabilities within the state.

• Connecticut Defense Manufacturing Community Consortium

  Learn more about the State’s focus on supporting and expanding defense technology research, development, and production capabilities within the state.

• Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund

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

• Consider Tax Incentives

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

• Consumer Protection

  Access the state's Department of Consumer Protection site.

• Contiguous Municipality Zone

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

• Crowdfunding

  Connect to CTNext for ways Connecticut can help you drive your business to the next level through crowdfunding.