28 Doing Business in Connecticut | 2014
Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority
What is it? CEFIA is a quasi-public agency that is funded through a surcharge
on residential and commercial electric bills, Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
auction allowance proceeds, federal funds, grants and private capital.
What does it do? CEFIA views itself as a "green bank" that leverages
public dollars to attract investments from the private sector in clean energy. It
has a variety of programs for residential and commercial customers, includ-
ing 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.ctcleanenergy.com.
Bryan Garcia,
president and CEO
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.centralctchambers.org
Chambers of Commerce
of Eastern Connecticut
www.chamberect.com
Greater Danbury Chamber
of Commerce
www.danburychamber.com
Greater New Haven Chamber
of Commerce
www.gnhcc.com
Greater Norwalk Chamber
of Commerce
www.norwalkchamberof
commerce.com
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
Windham Region Chamber
of Commerce
www.windhamchamber.com
CTResources4biz
Connecticut Department of Revenue
What is it? The DOR is a state agency charged with managing tax collection
in the state of Connecticut.
What does it do? The DOR collects taxes, but it's also a resource for busi-
nesses in that it provides details on what types of taxes different businesses are
responsible for collecting as well as what types of tax credits are available. Busi-
nesses can be eligible for tax credits if they invest in machinery or equipment,
if they create new jobs, if they conduct research and development, or if they are
within specific industries, such as digital animation.
How do I learn more? Visit www.ct.gov/drs.
Kevin B. Sullivan,
commissioner
The MetroHartford
Alliance, like many
chambers throughout
the state, helps con-
nect business owners
with elected leaders.
Pictured, from left to
right, are: Rep. Rosa L.
DeLauro, D-3rd District,
Rep. John D. Larson,
D-1st District, and Rep.
Joe Courtney, D-2nd
District, at the Alliance's
Dialogue with the
Delegation event.
