State Connections
State of Connecticut
For information about the State of Connecticut, you may access
their homepage at www.ct.gov.
Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
The Department of Economic and Community Development is the State
of Connecticut’s lead agency for the development and implementation
of policies, strategies and programs all of which are designed to
enhance Connecticut’s communities and business and housing
environments. For further information please visit their website.
http://www.ct.gov/ecd/site/default.asp
505 Hudson Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 270-8087
Fax: (860) 270-8077
CT Economic Resource Center (CERC) - www.cerc.com
A nonprofit, private-sector organization formed and managed
through a unique partnership of utility/telecommunication companies
and state government. The CERC coordinates Connecticut's
business-to-business marketing and recruitment efforts on behalf of
the state. A one stop gateway to the state's programs and services
for business, the CERC helps businesses obtain quick and accurate
information in the areas of financing, export assistance, licensing,
manufacturing programs, job training, utility, telecommunications,
and real estate help.
CERC also offers a comprehensive online Economic Development
network that provides information on a variety of useful business
topics including: marketing, business retention, professional
development, training opportunities, GIS maps, economic and
demographic data, job opportunities and links to other state
economic development programs.
Connecticut Economic Development Association (CEDAS) - www.cedas.org
CEDAS, the Connecticut Economic Development Association, an
organization interested in fostering economic development in
Connecticut, is affiliated with such organizations as the
Connecticut Economic Resource Center (CERC) and the Northeast
Economic Developers Association (NEDA ). CEDAS strives to facilitate
communication among network members on economic development issues.
For further information, visit their website.
Connecticut Development Authority (CDA) - www.ctcda.com
The independent financing arm of the Department of Economic and
Community Development. The CDA provides financing assistance to
businesses that create or retain jobs, giving priority to
manufacturing, skilled jobs, urban areas and enterprise zones,
woman- and minority-owned firms, exports, and innovative products
Charged with the unique role of
encouraging the development of high-technology in Connecticut. As
the state's technology financier, CII offers financial assistance,
referral to other funding sources and business information and
advice
Connecticut Office of Tourism - www.ctvisit.com
Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF) - www.cedf.com
CEDF provides loans to start-up and existing businesses that have
difficulty obtaining traditional financing or need flexible terms.
For a complete list of eligible communities, please visit their
website.
You may also contact:
Ms. Donna Wertenbach, President
CEDF
430 New Park Ave • West Hartford, Ct 06110
Telephone: (800) 656-4613
Telephone: (860) 249-3800
Fax: (860) 249-2500
E-mail: d.wertenbach@cedf.com
Connecticut Community Investment Corporation (CTCIC) - www.ctcic.org
A private non-profit corporation providing economic development
financing to qualified small businesses throughout the State of
Connecticut. For more information, visit their website.
CTCIC
100 Crown Street
New Haven, CT 06510
Telephone: (203) 776-6172
Fax: (203) 776-6837
Toll Free: (866) 776-6172
ACE-Net Connecticut (Access to Capital Electronic Network)
An Internet based securities listing service to help small
business entrepreneurs raise equity capital. ACE-NET’s national
securities offering listing service allows institutional and
individual accredited investors and small, growing companies to find
one another through a secure Internet database, while meeting the
legal requirements of federal and state securities regulators.
Contact:
Southern Connecticut
State University
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1355
Telephone: (203) 392-5633
Fax: (203) 392-5988
E-mail:
mitchell_d@scsu.ctstateu.edu |
