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Connecticut Green Bank
What is it? The Connecticut Green Bank is the nation's first green bank.
It is funded through public and private funds.
What does it do? The CT Green Bank leverages public dollars to attract
investments from the private sector in clean energy. It has a variety
of programs for residential and commercial customers, including the
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program, which
helps business owners access affordable, long-term financing for smart
energy upgrades to their buildings.
How do I learn more? Visit www.ctgreenbank.com
CT BUSINESS RESOURCES
Largest Chambers
in Connecticut
For a complete listing of chambers
in Connecticut, please visit
www.DoingBusinessinCT.com
Bridgeport Regional
Business Council
www.brbc.org
Central CT
Chambers of Commerce
www.centralctchamber.org
Chambers of Commerce
Eastern Connecticut
www.chamberect.com
Greater Danbury
Chamber of Commerce
www.danburychamber.com
Greater New Haven Chamber
www.gnhcc.com
Greater Norwalk
Chamber of Commerce
norwalkchamberofcommerce.com
Hartford Chamber of
Commerce & MetroHartford
Alliance
www.metrohartford.com
Middlesex County
Chamber of Commerce
www.middlesexchamber.com
Stamford Chamber of
Commerce
www.stamfordchamber.com
Waterbury Regional
Chamber of Commerce
www.waterburychamber.com
The Chamber of Commerce,
Windham Region
www.windhamchamber.com
Bryan Garcia,
President & CEO
Department of Labor
What is it? The Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) is a state
agency with a primary mission of helping employers and jobseekers with
their workforce needs.
What does it do? CTDOL offers a variety of programs for employers,
primarily through the agency's Business Service Specialists Unit (BSU).
Employers are welcome to visit their local American Job Center, or a
member of the BSU team will visit an employer at their office to discuss an
employer's needs, including training needs, funding sources to cover those
costs, tax credits, wage subsidies and safety consultations. The CTDOL
website also offers in-depth labor market data and features CTHires.com, a
website where employers can post job openings and look for potential job
candidates.
How do I learn more? Visit www.ct.gov/dol
and type "Business Services" in the search bar.
Connecticut Economic Resource Center
What is it? CERC is a nonprofit corporation that was founded in 1993 as
a partnership between the state and its utilities.
What does it do? CERC drives economic development in Connecticut
by providing research-based data, planning and implementation
strategies to foster business formation, recruitment and growth. We
promote Connecticut as a premier location by providing businesses with
"concierge" support and information to start or expand, and managing
the state's international recruitment efforts. Through CERC's research,
marketing and economic development services, we help clients build the
local economy, make informed decisions, find location opportunities and
grow business in Connecticut.
How do I learn more? Visit www.cerc.com
Peter Denious,
President & CEO
Kurt Westby,
Commissioner
