CONNECTICUT AGENCIES 

Business & Industry Services Network  203-575-8242
Helps provide a supply of workers through training and education.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)  860-270-8040.  The central resource for business and economic development.
Connecticut Development Authority (CDA)  860-258-7800
Provider of creative financial solutions for businesses that encourage economic and employment growth, job training and business recruitment.
Connecticut Economic Resource Center (CERC)  800-392-2122
A not-for-profit helping companies innovate and compete in the New Economy.
Connecticut Innovations  860-563-5851
Invests in emerging technology companies.
Connecticut Licensing Info Center  Contact: Linda.deconti@po.state.ct.us
A single resource for licensing needs
Connecticut Small Business Development Centers (CSBDC)  860-486-4135
Consulting in all functional areas of business management, including business planning and preparation of financial documentation for loan packaging.
Connecticut Technology Council (CTC)  860-289-0878
Fosters information and experience exchange via peer tracks for CEOs, CFOs, and HR Executives and forums on topics of mutual interest.
Connecticut United for Research Excellence (CURE)  860-529-3120
The forum for bioscience research organizations to exchange information on issues and opportunities of common interest and develop collaborative growth strategies.
Connecticut Venture Group (CVG)  800-753-0568
Promotes capital formation through networking, leading-edge informational seminars and the annual Crossroads Venture Fair.
Connstep  800-266-6672
Helps Connecticut manufacturers apply advanced manufacturing and management techniques to become more competitive.
MIT Enterprise Forum of Connecticut  860-679-1115
Helps entrepreneurial technology businesses develop and refine strategic plans.
Port Connecticut  800 581 8533
Information and links to a wide range of resources relating to importing, exporting, and business-to-business commerce between Connecticut and the world.
Secretary of State
Resources for incorporating a business.
Small Business Resource Center  Contact: sbrc@sbrc.net
Helps entrepreneurs bridge knowledge and networking gaps through online resources.

CONNECTICUT BUSINESS INCUBATORS

Bridgeport
Bridgeport Innovation Center
203-336-8864

Groton
SECTER
860-437-4659

New Britain
Connecticut Enterprise Center
860-229-7700

IIET
860-827-7966

New Canaan
Redstone7.com
203-972-8514

New Haven
Science Park
203-786-5018

The Infotech Center @ New Haven
203-495-8238

Plymouth
Eastech Development Center
860-283--9218

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