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The Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) offers a broad range of programs and
services to help businesses strengthen their competitive position in the global economy. DECD acts as the
one-point of contact to help businesses access the wide array of resources available.
HOW CAN WE HELP YOUR BUSINESS ...
• Relocate to Connecticut:
Financial resources for expansion, relocation and recruitment
Site selection assistance for relocating and expanding companies
• Get started:
Streamlined registration and licensing process for new businesses
One-on-one business counseling services
• Grow:
Technical training, skill development
Business counseling services
J ob training services
• Get access to capital:
DECD offers a wide variety of financial assistance programs
Various lending partners
• Improve your bottom line:
New Business opportunities in government bid work
Marketing assistance
Collaborate with industry, government and academia
Utility rate incentives for energy conservation/load management
Energy cost reductions through the use of sustainable energy products such as solar, wind and fuel cells
• Improve your productivity:
Engineering assistance with ISO certification, lean manufacturing, play layout, supply chain management
Fast track permitting through state and local regulatory agencies
• Expand your markets:
Export assistance through DECD's International Office including trade and investment opportunities
Collaborate in national and international trade shows
Build public/private strategic partnerships
For more information, contact the Connecticut Business Response Center at 1-800-392-2122 or visit
www.decd.org.
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Department or Economic and
Community Development
Connecticut Economic Resource Center - Manages and supports programs for business attraction, formation and
expansion including ProgramFinder and Smart Start. •
www.cerc.org
Connecticut Licensing Information Center (CLlC}/Smart Start - Streamlined registration, permitting, licensing processes.
www.ct-clic.com
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) - Professional, confidential, one-on-one business counseling services.
www.ctsbdc.org
Women's Business Development Council {WBDC}- Offers business programs, services and small business advice to women.
www.ctwbdc.org
University of Hartford Entrepreneurial Center - Supports aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and growing businesses.
www.hartford.edu/cpd
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) - Overview and insight on the process of establishing and operating a business.
www.score.org
Department of Labor {DOL}- Full range of employment and training services.
www.ctdol.state.ct.us
Turnaround Management Association - Connecticut Corporate Revitalization Program.
www.turnaround.org
Small Business Administration (SBA) - Management information for small business owners.
www.sba.gov
Institute for Sustainable Energy - Information on energy alternatives and sustainability.
www.easternct.edu/sustainenergy
Energy Conservation - Conservation and load management assistance through the utility companies.
Northeast Utilities, www.cl-p.com United Illuminating, www.uinet.com
University of Connecticut Tech-Knowledge Portal- Assists existing companies with technology related issues and entrepreneurs
developing newtech-related products and forming newtech-based firms.
www.otc.uconn.edu
Institute of Technology and Business Development (ITBD) - Technical training, skill development, industrial modernization.
www.ccsu.edu/itbd
Procurement Technology Assistance Program (PTAP) - Marketing assistance for businesses that wish to sell products and services to
government agencies.
www.ctptap.org
Connecticut State Technology Extension Program (CONNSTEP) - Engineering and technical support for manufacturing firms.
www.connstep.org
Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT) - Helps entities apply innovative tools and practices to increase efficiencies,
improve workforce development and boost competitiveness.
www.ccat.us
Connecticut Small Business Innovation Research Office (CT SBIR) - Helps high tech small businesses and entrepreneurs win federal
SBIR/STIR awards. They facilitate commercialization by collaborating with industry, government and academia.
www.ctinnovations.com
New England Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (NETAAC) - Cost-shared assistance for import-injured manufacturers.
www.netaac.org
Export Assistance Center - A federal agency dedicated to helping companies develop and achieve their exporting strategies.
www.export.gov/ connecticut
DECOInternational - DECO increases the global competitiveness of Connecticut businesses.
www.decd.org
doc_757084266.pdf
This abstract tell tell us what you need well help you get it!.
TELL US WHAT YOU NEED...
WE'LL HELP YOU GET IT!
The Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) offers a broad range of programs and
services to help businesses strengthen their competitive position in the global economy. DECD acts as the
one-point of contact to help businesses access the wide array of resources available.
HOW CAN WE HELP YOUR BUSINESS ...
• Relocate to Connecticut:
Financial resources for expansion, relocation and recruitment
Site selection assistance for relocating and expanding companies
• Get started:
Streamlined registration and licensing process for new businesses
One-on-one business counseling services
• Grow:
Technical training, skill development
Business counseling services
J ob training services
• Get access to capital:
DECD offers a wide variety of financial assistance programs
Various lending partners
• Improve your bottom line:
New Business opportunities in government bid work
Marketing assistance
Collaborate with industry, government and academia
Utility rate incentives for energy conservation/load management
Energy cost reductions through the use of sustainable energy products such as solar, wind and fuel cells
• Improve your productivity:
Engineering assistance with ISO certification, lean manufacturing, play layout, supply chain management
Fast track permitting through state and local regulatory agencies
• Expand your markets:
Export assistance through DECD's International Office including trade and investment opportunities
Collaborate in national and international trade shows
Build public/private strategic partnerships
For more information, contact the Connecticut Business Response Center at 1-800-392-2122 or visit
www.decd.org.
ConnecticUf
still revolutionary
Department or Economic and
Community Development
Connecticut Economic Resource Center - Manages and supports programs for business attraction, formation and
expansion including ProgramFinder and Smart Start. •
www.cerc.org
Connecticut Licensing Information Center (CLlC}/Smart Start - Streamlined registration, permitting, licensing processes.
www.ct-clic.com
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) - Professional, confidential, one-on-one business counseling services.
www.ctsbdc.org
Women's Business Development Council {WBDC}- Offers business programs, services and small business advice to women.
www.ctwbdc.org
University of Hartford Entrepreneurial Center - Supports aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and growing businesses.
www.hartford.edu/cpd
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) - Overview and insight on the process of establishing and operating a business.
www.score.org
Department of Labor {DOL}- Full range of employment and training services.
www.ctdol.state.ct.us
Turnaround Management Association - Connecticut Corporate Revitalization Program.
www.turnaround.org
Small Business Administration (SBA) - Management information for small business owners.
www.sba.gov
Institute for Sustainable Energy - Information on energy alternatives and sustainability.
www.easternct.edu/sustainenergy
Energy Conservation - Conservation and load management assistance through the utility companies.
Northeast Utilities, www.cl-p.com United Illuminating, www.uinet.com
University of Connecticut Tech-Knowledge Portal- Assists existing companies with technology related issues and entrepreneurs
developing newtech-related products and forming newtech-based firms.
www.otc.uconn.edu
Institute of Technology and Business Development (ITBD) - Technical training, skill development, industrial modernization.
www.ccsu.edu/itbd
Procurement Technology Assistance Program (PTAP) - Marketing assistance for businesses that wish to sell products and services to
government agencies.
www.ctptap.org
Connecticut State Technology Extension Program (CONNSTEP) - Engineering and technical support for manufacturing firms.
www.connstep.org
Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT) - Helps entities apply innovative tools and practices to increase efficiencies,
improve workforce development and boost competitiveness.
www.ccat.us
Connecticut Small Business Innovation Research Office (CT SBIR) - Helps high tech small businesses and entrepreneurs win federal
SBIR/STIR awards. They facilitate commercialization by collaborating with industry, government and academia.
www.ctinnovations.com
New England Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (NETAAC) - Cost-shared assistance for import-injured manufacturers.
www.netaac.org
Export Assistance Center - A federal agency dedicated to helping companies develop and achieve their exporting strategies.
www.export.gov/ connecticut
DECOInternational - DECO increases the global competitiveness of Connecticut businesses.
www.decd.org
doc_757084266.pdf