The Department of Economic and Community Development is the state's lead agency responsible for strengthening Connecticut’s competitive position in the rapidly changing, knowledge-based global economy.

The agency takes a comprehensive approach to economic development that incorporates community development, transportation, education, and arts and culture.

Specifically, the department:

• Supports existing businesses and attracts new businesses and jobs with a wide range of programs and services to help companies prosper.
• Promotes Connecticut industries and businesses here at home, throughout the country and across the globe.
• Strengthens Connecticut’s communities by providing funding and technical support for local community and economic development projects.
• Works to make tourism a leading economic contributor and a source of pride for Connecticut.
• Develops and strengthens the arts in Connecticut and makes artistic experiences widely available to residents and visitors.
• Helps to eliminate brownfield properties by promoting smart growth principles, strengthening public/private partnerships and providing a one-stop resource for expertise.

 

The Support You Need for the Future You Want

Connecticut provides a conducive environment for growth across a diverse array of businesses. From emerging entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies, we welcome all sizes of organizations across all types of industries, with businesses in advanced manufacturing, bioscience and insurance doing exceptionally well here.

 

Small Business Assistance

Connecticut extends a big welcome to small businesses across a wide array of sectors. In fact, we’ve established a special Office of Small Business Affairs to connect business owners with resources that can help spark growth or ease relocation. So whether you’re looking for financing, technical assistance or just a single point of contact to help you navigate the breadth of services available from federal, state, public/private and nonprofit organizations, we encourage you to contact the DECD Office of Small Business Affairs. To view a list of the business support resources we offer, visit our website.

 

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