Town of Voluntown Business Resources
- Voluntown Building Permit Process Process and steps needed in filing for a Building Permit
- UNCAS Health District Regulation and licensing information for bed and breakfast, day care, food service businesses, pools, tattoo facilities, salons, and for installing septic systems and wells
State of Connecticut & Federal Business Resources
- NEW AdvanceCT Connecticut’s economic development organization focused on business recruitment and retention.
- NEW Climate Capital Guidebook This is a new resource tailored to support small and medium-sized businesses investing in climate solutions via grants, loans, loan guarantees, and cooperative agreements from programs funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, as well as those funded by annual appropriations. This is a great guide for both start-ups and established businesses focusing on clean energy technologies and other climate solutions to have on hand
- Community Economic Development Fund CEDF has numerous loan products to assist small business owners who have problems obtaining traditional financing, CEDF provides loans with flexible terms to ensure business success.
- Connecticut Business & Industry Association The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) is a professional service organization, recognized as the most effective advocate for business in the state. We work at the state Capitol on behalf of our 10,000 members, and they rely on our products, services and information to grow and compete in a global economy.
- Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development The Department of Economic and Community Development develops and implements strategies to attract and retain businesses and jobs, revitalize neighborhoods and communities, ensure quality housing and foster appropriate development in Connecticut’s towns and cities.
- Connecticut Innovations Connecticut Innovations provides strategic capital and operational insight to push the frontiers of high-tech industries such as energy, biotechnology, information technology, and photonics.
- Community Investment Corporation Community Investment Corporation is a non-profit economic development lender. It offers loan programs and business resources..
- Connecticut Small Business Development Center Providing an array of assistance to Connecticut small business owners and entrepreneurs. If you need helping starting a business, or growing your business, this is the place to turn.
- Connecticut Department of Revenue Services Taxpayer Services Center (TSC), register a new business and file returns, make payments and update information for existing businesses.
- Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) The Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) works with local, state, and federal Legislators, Chief Elected Officials and businesses to ensure that the constantly changing needs of the Eastern Connecticut’s employers and job-seekers are met in a manner that keeps Eastern Connecticut at the forefront of industry & technology.
- Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce Find listings for upcoming Chamber events, educational programs, a directory of our members, community information and assistance in relocating your business and/or residence.
- SCORE, Southeastern Connecticut Chapter Free and confidential advice about starting your own business or advice [to owners of small businesses] about growing an existing business.
- Small Business Administration Connecticut District Office. SBA offers information on small business loans, grants, bonds and other financial assistance. Find out which method of financing is right for you!
- NEW Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (SeCTr) The Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (seCTer) provides no-cost advising services to both prospective and existing business owners to help them start or expand their business.
- UNCAS Health District Regulation and licensing information for bed and breakfast, day care, food service businesses, pools, tattoo facilities, salons, and for installing septic systems and wells.
- Women’s Business Development Center Women’s Business Development Council is the Leader of Entrepreneurial and Financial Training for Women in Connecticut
