Housatonic Industrial Development Corp.  - Long Term Fixed Rate Loans for Small Business

WIA-OJT - Northwest Regional Workforce Employee Training Grants

SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Businesses

CTWorks - Providing no-cost assistance to employers in the areas of recruitment, training, education, and business information.  Providing service through One-Stop Career Centers in North West CT and backed by a system of workforce development professionals, CT Works partners with business to help reach your goals.  

Small Business Express -The Small Business Express Program (EXP) provides loans and grants to Connecticut’s small business to spur job creation and growth.  Contact the Department of Economic and Community Development at 860-270-8052 or click here for complete details

Job Expansion Tax Credit (JET) - Connecticut businesses can be eligible for tax credits of $500 per month for each new full‐time job created.  Contact Lindlee Gold at 860-270-8073 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Complete details on the program available by clicking here.