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Connecticut Department of Labor
What is it? The Connecticut Department of Labor (DOL) is a state
agency with a primary mission of helping employers and job-seekers with
their workforce needs.
What does it do? The state DOL offers a variety of programs for
employers, primarily through the agency's Business Service Specialists
Unit (BSU). Employers are welcome to visit their local American Job
Center, or a member of the BSU team will visit an employer at their
office to discuss an employer's needs, including training needs, funding
sources to cover those costs, tax credits, wage subsidies and safety
consultations. The DOL website also offers in-depth labor market data
and features CTHires.com, a website where employers can post job
openings and look for potential job candidates.
How do I learn more? Visit www.ct.gov/dol
Scott D. Jackson,
commissioner
Connecticut Small Business
Development Center
What is it? The Connecticut Small Business Development Center
(CTSBDC) supports small businesses and entrepreneurs with business
advising and resources. It's funded through a cooperative agreement with
the U.S. SBA, the state DECD, and UConn.
What does it do? CTSBDC offers confidential, no-cost business
assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout
Connecticut. Professional business advisors work with clients to secure
financing, start businesses, overcome cash-flow issues, and so much
more.
How do I learn more? Visit www.ctsbdc.com
Emily Carter,
state director
SBA Connecticut District Office
What is it? The Connecticut District Office is the local branch of the U.S.
Small Business Administration. 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 as well as free counselors through the Service Corps of Retired
Executives (SCORE), the CT Small Business Development Centers (CT
SBDC) and Women's Business Centers (WBC). It also offers 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
Anne Hunt,
CT district director
More agencies
of interest to
business
Community Investment Corp.
www.ciclending.com
Connecticut Convention
& Sports Bureau
www.ctmeetings.org
Connecticut Housing
Finance Authority
www.chfa.org
Department of
Consumer Protection
www.ct.gov/dcp
Department of Housing
www.ct.gov/doh
Secretary of State
www.ct.gov/sots
The Connecticut Convention
Center (pictured) is located in
downtown Hartford and offers
205,000 square feet of meeting
space.
CT BUSINESS RESOURCES
