SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Helps small businesses obtain a repre-
sentative share of federal contracts and
represents small business interests before
Congress and federal agencies. 280 Trumbull Street, 2nd floor, Hartford, CT 06103;
Phone: 860-240-4700
Contact: Catherine Marx
E-Mail: catherine.marx@sba.gov
Website: www.sba.gov
S.C.O.R.E. - SERVICE CORPS OF RETIRED EXECUTIVES
Free counseling and training for small business owners. 860-388-9503 | Website: score.org/easternct
CONNECTICUT INNOVATIONS - (CI) CI is the State of Connecticut’s emerging
technology investor, providing risk capital investments of between $100,000 and
$1million. CI’s vision is to drive a vibrant
entrepreneurial technology based economy
in Connecticut. Connecticut Innovations,
470 James St. Ste 8, New Haven, CT 06513,
Phone: 860-563-5851 E-Mail: Info@ctinnovations.com
ADVANCE CT
Provides information on programs and services for businesses and supplies information regarding state, federal, local
and some private programs and services. It also provides site/real estate assistance, economic related information and research data on Connecticut.
470 James St. Ste 9,
New Haven, CT 06513; Phone: 860-571-7136, Website: www.advancect.org
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR-OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND INFORMATION
Provides economic information on Connecticut and area industries as well as data on the occupational status of all industries,
and projections of worker skills needed as employment trends are identified.
200 Folly Brook Blvd.,
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Phone: 860-263-6000
Website: portal.ct.gov/dol
E-mail: dol.lmi@ct.gov
PRIVATE
CONNECTICUT BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION - (CBIA)
The largest statewide business organization in the country, the CBIA offers legislative news, consulting services and insurance
and investment information for a wide range of subjects, several publications and various insurance programs which are available to member businesses.
350 Church Street, Hartford, CT 06103;
860-244-1900
Website: www.cbia.com
SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT ENTERPRISE REGION - (SECTER)
The mission of SECTER is to stimulate and support economic development and diversification within Southeastern
Connecticut. This non-profit agency is partially funded by towns in those areas and acts as a liaison between public and
private companies. SECTER nurtures business start-up and expansion, promotes the region’s resources and competitiveness,
coordinates economic development activities, and defines and updates the region’s economic goals and strategies.
Promotes strong business attraction and retention of business by giving referrals.
Makes available a 7,500 square foot incubator at Avery Point, which provides
space and support. Provides loan funds, $2 million in new funds for industry. Gives procurement technical assistance that is
marketing and technical assistance for government contracts, and electronic data.
19-B Thames St., Groton, CT 06340
860-437-4659; Fax: 860-437-4662
Website: www.secter.org
E-mail: secter@secter.org
WOMEN’S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(WBDC) promotes economic prosperity for women in Connecticut by offering entrepreneurial and
financial educaHon, business advising, funding opportunities, $10,000 ignite grants
and childcare business support. Their services help women start and grow sustainable businesses, create jobs, and achieve financial selfsufficiency.
61 Bank Street
New London, CT 06320
Phone: 203-353-1750
Website: ctwbdc.org
Email: shackett@ctwbdc.org
