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CONNSTEP, Inc.
1090 Elm Street, Suite 202
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Toll Free: (800)266-6672
Direct: (860)529-5120
http://www.connstep.org/
CONNSTEP has built a reputation as Connecticut’s leading resource for manufacturing businesses. Since 1994, we’ve helped hundreds of manufacturers tackle their toughest challenges and take their business to the next level. We offer a full range of solutions for manufacturers of all sizes: Lean Solutions, Quality Systems, Enterprise Growth, Environmental Management, Human Resources, and Operational Assessment.

Connecticut Community Investment Corporation
2315 Whitney Ave
Suite 2B
Hamden, CT 06518
Direct: (203)776-6172
info@ctcic.org
http://www.ctcic.org
Connecticut Community Investment Corporation (CTCIC) is a non-profit economic development lender. It provides Connecticut’s small business owners with access to capital that may not be available elsewhere. In addition it provides financing opportunities for expanding businesses looking to purchase real estate and/or machinery and equipment. CTCIC’s mission is to enhance commerce, industry and local entrepreneurship.

Connecticut Cooperative Extension System
W.B. Young Building, Room 231
1376 Storrs Road, Unit 4134
Storrs, CT 06269-4134
Direct: (860)486-9228
Fax: (860)486-0264
extension@uconn.edu
http://www.cag.uconn.edu/ces/ces/index.html
The Cooperative Extension System offers a variety of programs in community and economic development.

Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
505 Hudson Street
Hartford, CT 06106-7106
Direct: (860)270-8000
DECD@po.state.ct.us
http://www.ct.gov/ecd/site/default.asp
The Department of Economic and Community Development is the state’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.

Connecticut Development Authority
999 West Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
http://www.ctcda.com
The Connecticut Development Authority provides debt financing and investment capital to help businesses grow in Connecticut. We stimulate business investment and create jobs by financing companies and projects that contribute to Connecticut’s economy, technology base, intellectual capital, urban infrastructure, employment or tax revenues and private sector financial institutions are unable to accommodate

Connecticut Economic Resource Center
805 Brook Street, Building 4
Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3405
Toll Free: (800)392-2122
Direct: (860)571-7136
Fax: (860)571-7150
http://www.cerc.com
CERC is a nonprofit company funded primarily by utility companies with a mission of promoting Connecticut as a competitive business location. We specialize in economic development, research and marketing for local, regional, state and utility economic development entities. Through our accomplished, entrepreneurial staff of professionals and its vast network of consultants and strategic partners, CERC provides clients with the knowledge and insight they need to gain a competitive advantage.

Connecticut Enterprise Center
200 Myrtle Street
New Britain, CT 06053
Direct: (860)229-7700
Fax: (860)229-6847
http://www.cwresources.org/cec.htm
The Connecticut Enterprise Center is a small business “incubator” — a facility in which a variety of new and growing businesses operate; sharing services, equipment and experiences with other startup entrepreneurs. CEC has admission criteria, support services and encourages graduation from incubator.

Connecticut Individual Development Account Initiative
IDA Director, Connecticut Department of Labor
Welfare-to-Work Unit
200 Folly Brook Boulevard
Wethersfield, CT 06109-1114
Direct: (860)263-6794
Fax: (860)263-6579
lisa.arends@ct.gov
http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/ida/idahome.htm
The Connecticut IDA Initiative intends to strengthen families and communities by facilitating self-sufficiency and economic stability through financial education and asset development.

Connecticut Licensing Info Center

Toll Free: (800)392-2122
http://www.ct-clic.com
The mission of the Business Advocate is to promote free enterprise in Connecticut and support our business community with the information they need to be successful.

Connecticut Small Business Development Center
185 Main Street
New Britain, CT 06051
Direct: (860)832-0650
http://www.ccsu.edu/sbdc/
Mission is to promote and encourage the creation and growth of small business by providing sound business advice through professional no cost counseling, seminars, technical assistance and education for business owners and entrepreneurs in one-on-one or group training environments through out the state of Connecticut. The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is dedicated to advise and nurture small businesses at the grass roots level. Our regional offices are staffed by professional business counselors who provide the one-on-one counseling without charge to Connecticut’s small business community.

Cooperative Fund of New England
P.O. Box 3413
Amherst, MA 01004-3413
Toll Free: (800)818-7833
Direct: (910)395-6008
Fax: (910)397-2857
cfne@cooperativefund.org
http://www.cooperativefund.org
The Cooperative Fund of New England is a community development financial institution (CDFI) that is a bridge between socially responsible investors and cooperatives, community oriented non-profits, and worker-owned businesses in New England.

Entrepreneurial Center of the University of Hartford
50 Elizabeth Street
Hartford, CT 06105-2280
Direct: (860)768-5681
entrectr@hartford.edu
http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/entrectr
The Entrepreneurial Center provides the following to men and women: Self-Assessment Workshops for existing and prospective business owners; Comprehensive Small Business Training; Assistance with developing your business plan; Support as you research and seek sources of capital; Access to our team of business advisors; Alumnae networking groups; Referrals to professional services; and Ongoing training/refresher courses

Loaves and Fishes Ministries, Inc.
360 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
Direct: (860)524-1730
Fax: (860)249-2871
loaves@sbcglobal.net
http://loavesfishesministries.org
Loaves & Fishes Ministries is a tax-exempt, charitable organization that provides human services to the poor in Hartford, CT. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing the Asylum Hill neighborhood of Hartford, CT, as a step toward the larger goal of creating diverse, healthy, and self-motivated communities. We serve low-income and poverty level individuals and families. Loaves & Fishes provides support services for these individuals trying to break the cycle of dependency. Through education, food, counseling, and economic development programs we hope to provide at least some of the community fabric that is critical to personal achievement.

Women’s Business Development Center
Government Center
888 Washington Blvd.
10th Floor
Stamford, CT 06901
Toll Free: (877)999-9232
Direct: (203)353-1750
Fax: (203)353-1084
info@ctwbdc.org
http://www.ctwbdc.org
The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) is a 501 © 3 non-profit micro-enterprise development organization whose goal is to increase economic independence for women. This is accomplished through Small Business and Professional Development Training-specifically, small business and micro-enterprise training, career assistance, networking, and access to applicable resources.

You Belong in Connecticut

Toll Free: (800)392-2122
http://www.youbelonginct.com/
Site sponsored by Connecticut’s Business Development Team, with information about living, working, playing, doing business, and learning in Connecticut.