RESOURCES

Trying to determine where to start your search for capital or business assistance? Tell us about your business needs and we'll refer you to one of the following resources:

CT Small Business Boost Fund
Straightforward, low-interest loans tailored to Connecticut’s Small Businesses and Nonprofits

Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSDC)
Full-time, paid business advisors provide no-cost advice and services to new and existing business owners:

Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
The state’s lead agency responsible for economic development:

Community Investment Corporation
An economic development lender contributing financial expertise and practical guidance to small business entrepreneurs

Connecticut Green Bank's C-PACE
Commercial property assessed clean energy (C-PACE) is an innovative solution that can finance energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements on all types of commercial properties including manufacturing facilities, offices, retail establishments, houses of worship, nonprofits and other buildings

Connecticut Innovations
Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm and source of financing and ongoing support for innovative, growing companies:

CT. Gov Business
Information to Start your business, Manage your business and Business recovery.

MetroCOG
Offering no-cost digital web services to small businesses in the Greater Bridgeport area. Services will improve business resiliency, growth, and business-customer engagement

Microenterprise Assistance
Grants for start-up capital, training, and technical support for new or small businesses with 5 employees or less (restrictions/income guidelines apply):

Small Business Express Program
Provides loans and grants to Connecticut’s small businesses to spur job creation and growth.

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
Helping small businesses succeed by offering key resources like free online courses, expert coaching, peer networking and grant opportunities.

Women’s Business Development Council
More than a quarter century supporting women entrepreneurs in CT! WBDC provides small business grants to help Connecticut’s entrepreneurs reach their goals.

For Veterans:

Small Business Entrepreneurship Outreach Program for US Veterans
The best grants, loans, and training resources for Veteran Entrepreneurs in 2021

US Small Business Administration
SBA offers support for veterans as they enter the world of business ownership. Look for funding programs, training, and federal contracting opportunities.

New and existing businesses can learn more about recruiting, local services and growth opportunities in Fairfield.

Black Business Alliance (BBA)
BBA will conduct an assessment and use a systematic process for determining a business’ needs. BBA technical counselors have extensive financial and business acumen (over 30 years) to close these gaps quickly.

NextGen Career Academy CT.GOV
Connect with Young Professionals and Insurance Groups. (Job Finder and Resource Center)

Fairfield Chamber of Commerce FELO
Works closely with business leaders and town officials and provides venues for introductions, events for networking, and opportunities for businesses to work together.

SCORE
SCORE can help you start, grow or successfully exit a business. Small business owners who receive three or more hours of mentoring report higher revenues and increased growth. 

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
Grow your small business with valuable resources like free online courses, tools, coaching, peer networking, and grants.

Women’s Business Development Council
Dedicated to providing tools and resources to help women in business thrive.