Business Development

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• Strategic Supply Chain Initiative

  Support the growth and attraction of strategically important supply chain companies that contribute to the ecosystem of Connecticut’s core industries.

• Minority Business Funding

  Learn about a special loan fund and other resources that enhance access to capital for minority businesses.

• Corporate Business Tax Exemption

  See if your business is in one of four sectors earmarked for corporate tax relief.

• Municipal Tax Abatements

  Learn about local tax relief for firms making real estate and manufacturing equipment purchases.

• Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund

  Get details on funding options and business development services for small businesses.

• Railroad Depot Zone

  Get the facts on incentives for businesses developing facilities around abandoned or underutilized railroad depots.

• Entertainment District

  Read which localities may offer manufacturing facilities the same Statutory benefits for plants, buildings and other real property improvements located in an entertainment district of a Targeted Investment Community.

• Women-Owned Businesses

  Find business-development assistance, financial support and tax incentives for women-owned companies of all sizes.

• Qualified Manufacturing Plant

  Learn how manufacturers with plants of at least 500,000 square feet can qualify for tax abatements and credits.

• Accumulated R&D Tax Credit Expansion Program

  Learn how to capitalize on unused tax credits if your capital project can increase jobs and deliver significant ROI to the state.

• About the Office of Business Development

  Get one point of contact for financing, tax incentives, site selection assistance and workforce training support.

• Defense Plant Zone

  Look into relief for communities hurt by a defense contract cutback or the closing of a major aerospace/defense plant.

• Enterprise Zone (targeted investment communities)

  Learn about which Connecticut cities and towns are approved to offer property tax incentives for acquisition, new construction and/or substantial renovation under CGS Sec. 32-70.

• Permit Ombudsman

  Find assistance, coordination and additional help with expediting permits and approvals.

• A Summary of Connecticut's Enterprise Zone Program

  Learn about the different types of Enterprise Zones that offer diverse advantages for your business.