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CT BUSINESS RESOURCES
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
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.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
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
The Chamber of Commerce,
Windham Region
www.windhamchamber.com
Connecticut Department of Revenue
What is it? DOR is a state agency charged with managing tax collection
in the state of Connecticut.
What does it do? DOR collects taxes, but it's also a resource for
businesses 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. Businesses 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
Connecticut Economic Resource Center
What is it? CERC is a nonprofit corporation that was founded in
1993 (celebrating our 25th anniversary this year) as a public-private
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
Robert Santy,
president & CEO
