2016 | Doing Business in Connecticut 9
N
eed to be in Boston for a meet-
ing? You can be there in two hours.
Have a customer in New York City
that you need to see in person? You can be
there in an hour. Within a day's drive, or a
short plane ride from Bradley International
Airport, you can be in Washington, D.C.,
or Canada. Connecticut is at the center
of America's business corridor with ready
access to major markets, financial
centers and universities as well as
hundreds of prospective suppliers
and business partners.
Connec cut may be a
small state, but it's at the
center of the ac on.
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Proximity
Connec cut is located within 500 miles of
1/3 of the U.S. economy.
Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks sees approximately 850,000 passengers each year.
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AIRPORT
F
rom startups to Fortune 500 companies, Connecticut offers state
incentives and access to capital to help businesses grow. One of Con-
necticut's most popular programs is called Small Business Express, or
EXP for short. It offers companies with less than 100 employees financing
to help spur job growth. Startups are also getting support through a Con-
necticut Innovations program called CTNext. Launched in October 2012,
CTNext offers support for entrepreneurs through networking, workshops
and other events. Banks and credit unions in the state also offer another
layer of support for businesses in Connecticut, stepping in with funding
for more established companies looking to grow.
Connec cut boasts a rich ecosystem
of support for businesses.
State Incentives &
Access to Capital
The state has issued
$365
million in
tax credits
since 2006, leveraging
the expenditure of
$1.2 billion in film,
TV and digital media
produc on.