Starting a Business:
How to Start a Business
Business Plan Outline (PDF)
SCORE: Free local business support to help write a business plan, provide assistance with current business challenges. Newtown office
CT Small Business Development Centers (SBDC): Free business advice and training, Danbury is the office supporting Newtown
Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC): The Leader of entrepreneurial and financial training for women in Connecticut
Department of Economic and Community Development
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Connecticut SBA Small Business Resource Guide
Business Financial Support:
DECD Business Assistance Programs
Connecticut Small Business Express Program
Connecticut Small Business Financial Assistance
Community Economic Development Fund – Small Business Loans in CT
Connecticut’s Jobs Bill – August 2010
Housatonic Industrial Development Corp. (SBA 504 Lender)
Federal Programs:
SBA – Small Business Financing Presentation
Newtown Business Networking:
Newtown Business Network
Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity
Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce
Danbury Hackerspace at the Innovation Center