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Home >> Doing Business in CT >> Business & Technical Assistance Business & Technical Assistance DECD and the State of Connecticut sponsors and partners with many public and private organizations to provide tools for business and technical assistance. Connecticut's Business Response Center (BRC) A free service for businesses looking for information on assistance programs, licensing, registration, recruiting, financing, incentives, real estate, manufacturing, exporting, business counseling and more. Talk with specialists via a toll-free number (1-800-392-2122) or via email info@YouBelongInCT.com. Small Business Administration (SBA) - Management information for small business owners. Connecticut State Technology Extension Program (CONNSTEP) - Engineering and technical support for small and mid-size manufacturing firms. Institute of Technology and Business Development (ITBD) - Technical training and skill development, industrial modernization, manufacturing design, incubator space, marketing, financial and networking opportunities. Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) - Helps new technology-based businesses start and grow successfully by providing collaborative assistance with innovation, technology transfer and product development processes. Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) - Marketing assistance for Connecticut businesses that sell or wish to sell products and services to federal, state and local government. Connecticut Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) - Professional confidential, one-one-one business counseling services to small business owners throughout the state. Connecticut Licensing Information Center (CLIC)/Smart Start - Full-service and self-service assistance for streamlined registration, permitting and licensing processes. Services Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) - Provides free counseling and low-cost workshops to the small business community. U.S. Patent Office - Got any good ideas? Utilities Our major utility companies also have in-house economic development departments to help you develop money-saving strategies. Connecticut Light & Power The United Illuminating Company Search in ProgramFinder for additional TECHNICAL RESOURCES. Or contact Connecticut's Business Response Center via phone 1-800-392-2122 or e-mail info@YouBelongInCT.com.