Business Resources
We help new businesses launch, and existing ones grow.
Opening or Moving a Business in Newtown
Newtown’s Economic and Community Development is here to help your business succeed. Below are a number of resources to get started.
Starting a Business
U.S. Small Business Administration: 10 steps to start your business.
SCORE Western CT: Will help write a business plan and provide assistance with business challenges.
CT Small Business Development Centers (SBDC): Free business advice and training.
Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC): Entrepreneurial and financial training for women in Connecticut.
Financial Support
CT.GOV Small Business checklist tool: Start a business, expand a business, or find out what licenses, permits, and filings you'll need to begin.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
CEDF: We provide loans to Connecticut small business owners, primarily in low-to-moderate income communities, who are not able to obtain traditional bank financing.
Housatonic Industrial Development Corp: SBA 504 Lender
Newtown Business Resources
Relevant information from your trusted partners in town.
Newtown Networking
Looking to connect with other businesses? Look no further.
State Business Resources
Connecticut has many resources to help boost our local businesses.
Institutional Information
Local and higher education institutions with resources to share.
Federal Business Resources
Information for businesses big and small.
