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SBA Connecticut
District Office
What is it? The Connecticut District Office is the
local branch of the U.S. Small Business Administra-
tion. Its main Connecticut office is in Hartford.
What does it do? The SBA's mission is to help
entrepreneurs on their way to becoming successful
business owners. To that end, the SBA offers a broad
array of programs, including: financial assistance
through SBA lenders; free counselors through the
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), the CT
Small Business Development Centers (CT SBDC) and
Women's Business Centers (WBC); training events;
and special supports for businesses owned by the
socially and economically disadvantaged, veterans
and businesses involved in international trade.
How do I learn more?
Visit www.sba.gov/ct.
Bernard M. Sweeney,
district director
Connecticut Business and
Industry Association
What is it? The CBIA is the largest business
organization in the state with 10,000 business
members.
What does it do? First and foremost, the
CBIA serves as an advocate for its members,
the business owners of Connecticut. It seeks
to promote a business climate that is globally
competitive and it encourages communication
and cooperation among businesses, government,
the private sector and the general public. It also
provides programs to help businesses, including
insurance and employee benefits.
How do I learn more?
Visit www.cbia.com.
John Rathgeber,
president & CEO
Lot Number Land Area Price
1 11.29 acres $564,000
2 5.15 acres $276,000
3 6.53 acres $288,000
5 2.33 acres $162,000
6 2.19 acres $156,000
8 1.66 acres $138,000
9 2.51 acres $168,000
10 3.63 acres $166,000
11 1.27 acres $124,000
Southeast Bristol Business Park
Bristol, Connecticut
Manufacturing | Bioscience | Distribution | HQ
37 acres, 9 lots available
Convenient to I-84 via Route 229 and Route 72
Skilled local workforce
All utilities including stormwater infrastructure
Generous grant and tax incentives available
Visit us at:
www.bristolct.gov/BDA
For more information contact
Bristol Development Authority
860-584-6185
justinmalley@bristolct.gov
Tax
&
Grant
Incentives