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2014 | Doing Business in Connecticut 61 SPONSORED REPORT Bridgeport Bridgeport Regional Business Council 10 Middle Street, Bridgeport, CT Bristol Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce 200 Main Street, Bristol, CT Danbury Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce 39 West Street, Danbury, CT Hartford University of Connecticut Graduate Business Learning Center 100 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT Department of Economic and Community Development 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT Middletown Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce 393 Main Street, Middletown, CT CTSBDC International Trade Office U.S. Department of Commerce 213 Court Street, Middletown, CT New Haven Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce 900 Chapel Street, 10th Floor, New Haven, CT Stamford University of Connecticut 1 University Place, Room 3.125, Stamford, CT Business Council of Fairfield County 1 Landmark Sq., Suite 300, Stamford, CT Storrs University of Connecticut 2100 Hillside Road Unit 1044, Storrs, CT Torrington University of Connecticut 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce 333 Kennedy Drive, Suite R101, P.O. Box 59, Torrington, CT Waterbury Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce 83 Bank Street, P.O. Box 1469, Waterbury, CT Waterford University of Connecticut Avery Point 1084 Shennecossett Road Marine Science Building, Suite 201, Groton, CT Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut 914 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT CTSBDC Locations CTSBDC creates business success What's CTSBDC's goal? To help businesses like yours start, grow and thrive in Con- necticut. Who do we help? Everyone who wants to create and build their own strong small business. From inventive preteens to accomplished serial entrepreneurs, and sole proprietors to world class organizations — we're thrilled to work with anyone who rolls up their sleeves, ready to make their dreams come true. And we love to celebrate our clients' victories! Sharing their stories on our website, newsletter and in publications like this honors their accomplishments and, we hope, inspires you to nurture your business success with CTSBDC. Here's a taste of how we'd like to help you: PrintabiliTees LLC Stamford, CT 9 Years in Business Bags and badges, awards, hats, apparel and more — PrintabiliTees LLC pro- vides screen printing, embroidery, large format document printing and promotional products for hundreds of items. Jeré C. Eaton, owner and founder of PrintabiliTees LLC, started the company in her Stamford area home nine years ago and currently out- sources more than 95 percent of all products sold. Jeré's vision? By January 1, 2015 PrintabiliTees will operate in its own commercial space and produce its own custom-branded screen printing, embroidery and signage. Jeré anticipates a boost in sales and profit margins, hiring her first two employees — local Stamford residents living in Hub Zones — increased cost control as well as closer ties with residential and business communities. Jeré first connected with CTSBDC in December 2013. With help from CTSBDC business advisor Jenefeness Houston, Jeré's business plan was completed in just three months. Jenefeness also guided her through the SBA's 8(a) program, and introduced her to the Department of Eco- nomic and Community Development's (DECD) grant and low interest loan opportunities, the Workplace's Step Up program for assistance with employee training and wages, and more. "In my 9+ years as a business owner I've received busi- ness assistance from state organizations like SCORE, PTAP, WBENC, DOT DBE Program, NMSDC and WBDC. While these programs are great, I've gained the most success with CTSBDC." "The most wonderful part of my work is supporting business owners' ability to hire employees and impact the lives of others. Their action creates an amazing domino effect that improves and stimulates our economy, and makes life better for those in their community." – Jenefeness Clark, CTSBDC Business Advisor "I've gained the most success with CTSBDC." Jeré C. Eaton, Owner- PrintabiliTees LLC