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The Small Business
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The Regional Small Business Support Network The Small Business Support Network consists of financial institutions, government agencies and nonprofit organizations whose mission is to help small businesses succeed.
Small Business Support Network: The Small Business Support Network Contact: Eugene Shugrue Mailing Address: 100 Pearl Street, 3rd floor, Hartford, CT 06103 Phone Number: 860-727-6547 Fax Number: 860-727-6548 Mission or Statement of Purpose: "We will build lasting, mutually profitable Small Business relationships by providing superior value, choice, convenience and service, while valuing our people and the communities we serve." Products and Services for Small Businesses: Full array of banking products including: Depository; credit; personal; international; P.C. banking, and cash management. Assistance Available for Small Businesses:
Return to top of page * Mailing Address: BIZMAC c/o Charles Roth, 9 Greenhouse Road, Bridgeport, CT. 06606-2130 Phone Number: 203-374-3756 FAX Number: same Mission or Statement of Purpose: BizMac is dedicated to education and professional development. Our mission is to help people understand and use their Macintosh computers and software. As a non-profit organization, BizMac provides guidance, programming, forums for communication, and support for home and business Macintosh users in the community. Products and Services for Small Businesses:
Assistance Available for Small Businesses: Members share knowledge . Lending library of training tapes. Down-loadable shareware from bulletin board. Special Promotions/Discounts offered to Small Business: Business membership allows for multiple people to take advantage of membership. BUSINESS SERVICES CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Contact: Diane Krevolin Mailing Address: 2 Layfayette Square, Bridgeport, CT 06604 Phone Number: 203-579-6062 FAX Number: 203-330-4835 Web Site: http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us Mission or Statement of Purpose: The Department of Labor is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. In order to accomplish this in today’s ever-changing environment, we must assist workers and employers in becoming competitive in the global economy. We must take a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of workers, employers and other agencies that serve them. We must provide the highest quality, integrated services in response to our customers’ needs. Products and Services for Small Business:
Assistance Available for Small Businesses: Work opportunity, tax credit { WOTC }, other tax credits. Contact: Corrine Basso Mailing Address: 586 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854 Phone Number: 203-899-8500 Fax Number: 203-854-5536 Mission or Statement of Purpose: Provide small businesses and professionals with products and services to help them manage their money anytime, anywhere, anyway they choose. Products and Services for Small Businesses:
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COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND Contact: Maritza Alvarez and Raquel Santiago-Martinez Mailing Address: 50-G Weston Street, Hartford, CT 06120 Phone Number: 860-249-3800, ex.304 FAX Number: 860-249-2500 Mission or Statement of Purpose: CEDF’s mission is to revitalize Connecticut’s distressed neighborhoods by providing greater access to capital, technical assistance to small business and support for community economic development. Products and Services for Small Business: Flexible financing to meet the needs of start-up and small businesses. Rates and payment plans vary. Business consultations to meet specific needs also available. Loans range from $5,000 to $500,000. Call for further information.* return to table of contents CONNECTICUT ECONOMIC RESOURCE CENTER, INC. Contact: Elizabeth L. Wallace Mailing Address: 805 Brook Street, Bldg 4. Rocky Hill, CT 06480 Phone Number: 860-571-6207 FAX Number: 860-571-7150 Mission or Statement of Purpose: The Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc. {CERC} is a nonprofit, private sector corporation managed through a unique partnership between Connecticut’s utility/telecommunication companies and state government. The CERC serves as a one-stop gateway to information on programs and services available through the Connecticut Department of Economic Development and other state, local and federal governments as well as the private sector. Products and Services for Small Business:
Lists. CERC generates lists using a wide variety of criteria including such factors as: employment, industry, geography, revenue, ect. Contact: Stephanie Mitchell Mailing Address: 999 West Street. Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Phone Number: 860-563-5851 FAX Number: 860-563-4877 E-Mail: stephanie.mitchell@ctinnovations.com Mission or Statement of Purpose: Connecticut Innovations is a quasi-public corporation established by the state in 1989. Using public funds to make risk capital investments into private, innovative, high-tech companies. Products and Services for Small Business: The investments that Connecticut Innovations makes are focused in 9 markets: advanced marine applications, advanced materials, aerospace, applied optics and microelectronics, biotechnology, computer applications, energy and environmental systems, medical products/instrumentation, and telecommunications. Connecticut Innovations provided not only capital, but counsel and advice to clients. We provide connections to venture and other institutional investors, outside consultants, key researchers at leading universities, and potential strategic partners. These activities are led by our investment management team in an effort to accelerate each company’s corporate development, and to strengthen the public/private partnership so vital to our company. Assistance Available for Small Businesses: Connecticut Innovations, Inc. invests in emerging technology companies that are the building blocks of a dynamic, competitive economy. We provide the risk capital necessary to develop, market, and launch new products and services. We also foster the transfer of laboratory research into commercial applications for the next generation of enterprises. The goal of these efforts is the creation and sustainable growth of a community of high-technology companies vital to Connecticut’s future. .CONNECTICUT MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, INC Representative at Regional Business Fair: Rose Riley-Rodriquez Contact: Elaine Thomas Williams or Rose Riley-Rodriquez Mailing Address: Five Science Park, Suite 1031, New Haven, CT 06511 Phone Number: 203-786-5470 FAX Number: 203-786-5474 Website: http://www.ctbusiness.com/cmsdc.htm Mission or Statement of Purpose: The CMSDC is an organization of Connecticut corporations which:
Products and Services for Small Business: CMSDC Membership Roster--listing the name, phone numbers and addresses of over 100 purchasing buyers. A listing of 45 regional purchasing councils located through the US. Assistance Available for Small Businesses:
CONNECTICUT PERSONAL COMPUTER USER’S GROUP (CPC) Contact: Marty Roth Mailing Address: P.O. Box 291, New Canaan, CT 06840 Phone Number: 203-838-9231 E-Mail: info@inconresearch.com Website: www.ctpc.org Mission or Statement of Purpose: To serve members to provide information and support for computer users. Products and Services for Small Businesses: 250 Members strong. Monthly meetings which enable people to ask questions about computing problems, and get solutions from other members. Speakers at each meeting on special topics on interest to computer users. Help panel on all elements of computing always available members via phone or e-mail. CONNECTICUT SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER Contact: Zaiga Antonetti and Harvey Blomberg Mailing Address: Regional Office: One Landmark Square, Stamford, CT 06901 Main Location: 2 Bourn Place, U-94, Storrs, CT 06269-5094 Phone Number: 203-359-3220 or 860-486-4135 Fax Number: 203-967-8296 or 860-486-1576 Website: www.sba.gov. (editor's note: This is one of the best websites for small business.) Mission or Statement of Purpose: The CSBDC is a statewide organization, funded by The University of Connecticut and the U.S. Small Business Administration, providing professional consulting and management assistant to the small and medium-sized business community. Products and Services for Small Businesses:
Assistance Available for Small Businesses: Counselors to small business management. Special Promotions/Discounts Offered to Small Businesses: Public Service (Free of charge) Additional Information: Seminar programs held through the year. Contact: Rachel Blalock Mailing Address: 185 Main Street, Suite 408, New Britain, CT 06051 Phone Number: 860-832-4600 FAX Number: 860-832-4620 E-Mail: {engineer name}@connstep.state.ct.us Mission or Statement of Purpose: CONN/STEP’s mission is to help Connecticut manufacturers apply advanced manufacturing and management technologies to become more competitive. Assistance Available for Small Businesses: Technical assistance to small and medium sized Connecticut manufacturers. Connecticut Procurement Technical Assitance Center Contact: Al Kovaly or Steve Wade Mailing Address: 5 Science Park, New Haven, CT 06511 Phone: 203.786.5035 Fax: 203.786.5037 Mission: Dedicated to providing Conecticut firms with the opportunity to compete for government contracts. Services: Introduction to Electronic Data Interchange/Electronic Commerce. Electronic bid matching. Business consulting. Market and strategic planning.* (return to directory) CONNECTICUT WORLD TRADE ASSOCIATION Contact: James C. Nicholas Mailing Address: 330 Water Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604 Phone Number: 203-336-5353 FAX Number: 203-331-9959 E-Mail: Nickcwta@aol.com Mission or Statement of Purpose: Central resource for information, contacts and programs to facilitate two-way international trade for its members. Products and Services for Small Business:
Assistance Available for Small Businesses: Help Identify foreign market opportunities. Provide trade counseling. Additional Information: Membership helps give you reciprocal privileges in 320 world trade centers in 97 countries. ENTREPRENEURIAL WOMEN’S NETWORK, INC. Contact: Nancy Baker Mailing Address: P.O. Box 683, Westport, CT 06881-0683 Phone Number: 203-222-3404 Fax Number: 203-226-9637 Mission or Statement of Purpose: To develop the business talents, capabilities, leadership and skills of women business owners. To provide helpful information that will enable EWN members to run their business more effectively. To provide a network that fosters the willing exchange of information with other women business owners who share similar experiences. Products and Services for Small Businesses: Monthly meetings including: morning roundtable, luncheons and evening professional development workshops, as well as social events: Summer Celebration and December Holiday Party, and Spring Grand Networking Event.
Assistance Available for Small Businesses: Mentor program available for Fall and Spring sessions. Mastermind Teams to develop your business. Special Promotions/Discounts Offered to Small Businesses: Members receive a discount to all meetings and seminars. Member benefit package. Additional Information: Call 203-222-3404 for information about membership, current programs and meetings. Contact: Hal Meyer Mailing Address: 52 Bank Street Suite A, New Milford, CT 06776-2706 Phone Number: 860-350-2709 Fax Number: 860-355-8752 E-Mail: tekscout@thehooktek.com Mission or Statement of Purpose: To help inventors, entrepreneurs and small business people. Products and Services for Small Businesses: http://www.thehooktek.com/innovators.html INVENTORS ASSOCIATION OF CONNECTICUT (IACT) Contact: David Fink, President, and Larry Levine, Vice-President. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3325, Saugatuck, CT 06880 Phone Number: 203-368-3615 Fax Number: 203-368-0343 Mission or Statement of Purpose: The IACT is a non-profit organization open to individuals interested in inventing and the process of invention. The purpose of the IACT is to stimulate creativity and advantage the independent inventors’ skills through education, promotion, and sharing of expertise and resources. Products and Services for Small Businesses: Joiners of IACT will have the following available to them:
Special Promotions/Discounts Offered to Small Businesses: Card holding IACT members can receive special discounts in a number of businesses. In addition, members often provide services to each other at reduced prices. Additional Information: IACT welcomes all inquiries from businesses and individuals. We meet the last Thursday of the month at the Fairfield Public Library at 7:00 PM. Any individual involved or interested in the process of invention is welcome. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS (NAWBO) Contact: Sue Glasspiegel Mailing Address: 542 Hopmeadow Street.#222, Simsbury, CT 06070 Phone Number: 860-651-5299 Fax Number: 860-651-5964 E-Mail: Glasspiege@aol.com Website: www.nawbo.org Mission or Statement of Purpose: NAWBO-CT is dedicated to advancing, educating, mentoring and empowering women business owners. Its guiding principles are to:
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Shape public policy, influence public opinion, and support proactive small business policy makers Contact: David Van Buskirk, Mailing Address: 208 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840 Phone Number: 203-972 4619 Fax Number: 203-966-2317 Mission or Statement of Purpose: Community bank serving New Canaan, Norwalk, Darien and the surrounding towns. New Canaan Bank and Trust is a service-oriented community bank of approximately 140 million in assets, serving an assessment area of Norwalk, Darien and New Canaan. Products and Services for Small Businesses: Full Service Commercial Bank. Assistance Available for Small Businesses: Specialize in small business loans, and residential mortgages.
NEW HAVEN COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CORPORATION Contact: John C. Torello or Mark S. Cousineau Mailing Address: 900 Chapel Street, Suite 640, New Haven, CT 06510 Phone Number: 203-776-6172 Fax Number: 203-776-6837 Mission or Statement of Purpose: To assist individual possessing the capabilities to start and operate a successful business. To assist small businesses suffering from lack of credit. To assist business expansion that will result in increased employment in the State of Connecticut. Products and Services for Small Businesses: 504 Loan Program - Loans up to $1 Million made in partnership with other financing institutions for purchase of real estate and/or machinery and equipment. Direct Loan Program - Gap financing made in partnership with other financial institutions. Microloan Program - Loans from $500 to $25,000 are available for start-ups and businesses existing for two years or less. Assistance Available for Small Businesses: NHCIC staff will provide each borrower with marketing, management and other technical assistance to assist the borrower in the successful operation of the small business. (GREATER) NORWALK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Contact: Sheldon R. Gerarden or Brian Griffin Mailing Address: 101 East Avenue, P.O. Box 668, Norwalk, CT 06852 Phone Number: 203-866-2521 Fax Number: 203-852-0583 Mission or Statement of Purpose: To represent and advance the concerns of the private sector in improving the Mid-Fairfield County business climate; while at the same time, addressing those issues which guarantee an outstanding quality of life for the region. Products and Services for Small Businesses:
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Additional Information: The GNCC takes an active role in the economic development of the area. The Chamber is action-oriented on legislative issues affecting business. It is volunteer-driven with many opportunities for small and large businesses to interact for the community at-large. Contact: Susan Sweitzer Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5125, Norwalk, CT 06856 Phone Number: 203-854-7810 Fax Number: 203-854-7734 Mission or Statement of Purpose: Mayor’s initiative for business development and market the city of Norwalk as a business location. Products and Services for Small Businesses:
Additional Information: Norwalk has a thriving Enterprise Zone which offers significant incentives to small business, Urban Jobs program tax incentives are available to qualifying manufactures in locations throughout the city. PEOPLE’S BANK WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER Contact: Beverly Hoppie, Josephine Barber Mailing Address: 779 Mail Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604 Phone Number: 203-338-4777 Fax Number: 203-338-4722 Mission or Statement of Purpose: To pro-actively assist small business owners, especially women, with appropriate technical assistance, counseling and financing to successfully start and grow their own businesses. Products and Services for Small Businesses:
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SERVICE CORPS OF RETIRED EXECUTIVES (SCORE) Mailing Address: 24 Belden Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850 Phone: 203-847-7348 Fax: 203-849-9308 E-Mail: score41@aol.com. Mission: To provide free professional counseling for small business. Products or services for small businesses: One-on-one counseling for people who want to get into business or for small business people with a problem.
U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Representative at Regional Business Fair: Virginia Griffin Contact: Virginia Griffin Mailing Address: 330 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06106 Phone Number: 860-240-4700 Fax Number: 860-240-4659 Mission or Statement of Purpose: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953, as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.. Small business is critical to our economic recovery, to building America's future, and to helping the United States compete in today’s global marketplace. The SBA makes special efforts to help entrepreneurs raise capital and find sales markets, especially those who face unusual difficulties in the private marketplace such as the handicapped, minorities, women and veterans. Products and Services for Small Businesses:
Website: www.sba.gov. (editor's note: This is one of the best websites for small business.) Return to Small Business Support Network at top of page. |