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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.

 
 


Sponsored by the Department of Economic and Community Development