Web Sites and Link

• Brownfields Funding ProgramsFinancial assistance for site assessments and remedial actions to clean sites of contaminations for future economic development.
• CEIS Export DataTable of information on top 100 trading partners of exports from Connecticut as well as ranked export industries, from the Connecticut Economic and Information System.
• Central Connecticut Regional Planning AgencyPromotes regional policies and programs to benefit the towns of Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth, and Southington.
• Community Economic Development FundProvides loans to small businesses in Connecticut and helps low- to moderate-income communities to plan and fund economic development projects. Offices in Hartford, Bridgeport and New Haven.
• Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning AssociationState chapter of national organization of professional community planners. Information includes, legislative, land use education, online regulations, discussion list and employment.
• Connecticut Community Investment Corp.Promotes industrial and commercial development in the state by expansion of existing businesses through consulting, technical, educational and financial assistance services.
• Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism: Film DivisionProvides industry professionals with a variety of production, location, business and economic development services as a division of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development.
• Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc.Serves to increase the state's economic vitality by helping customers innovate and compete.
• Connecticut Economic DigestMonthly publication of the Department of Labor and the Department of Economic and Community Development. Includes statistics on economic activity and employment, feature article, and economic index.
• Connecticut Enterprise Zone ProgramA business incentive in target communities which offers property tax abatements, corporate business tax discounts and employment grants.
• Connecticut Research DataTables and charts of information on the state's economic resources.
• Connecticut Set-Aside ProgramProgram developed to provide small contractors, minority business enterprises, individuals with a disability and nonprofit corporations the opportunity to bid and receive a fair share of State contracts.
• Connecticut Small Business Development CenterProvides professional consulting, workshops and educational programs. A service of the UConn School of Business, headquartered at Storrs with regional locations statewide.
• International Trade ServicesInformation provided by the Department of Economic and Community Development on special programs, initiatives, events and resources to foster trade between Connecticut and the international community.
• Technical AssistanceResource of publications and websites, from the Department of Economic and Community Development.
• The Connecticut Business Training NetworksProgram of the Department of Economic and Community Development that combats the shortage of skilled workers in the state.
• The Women's Business Development CenterNonprofit micro-enterprise development organization whose goal is to increase economic independence for women. Information provided on programs, services and membership.
• Yankee Invention ExpositionProvides a forum for inventors, businesses, and manufacturers to bring new and innovative products to market.