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The Economic Development Division works to create an environment in Hartford conducive to growing and attracting businesses throughout the City and its neighborhoods; focusing on small business, corporate and neighborhood development as well as managing the Hartford Redevelopment Agency.
CRDA was formed to direct and manage state-supported economic development in and around Hartford. CRDA’s goal is stimulating Hartford’s economy and enhancing the quality of life for the city residents through business development, training for skilled job opportunities and neighborhood revitalization.
reSET – Social Enterprise Trust is an organization that supports entrepreneurship by providing access to educational opportunities, resources, and networking opportunities to start-up businesses located in and around Hartford. reSET operates a co-working space at 99 Pratt Street and has specific expertise in supporting social entrepreneurship.
HEDCo works to stimulate economic development in the Hartford metro area by collaborating with public and private organizations to help start, finance, retain, and recruit small businesses within the region’s core city, Hartford, and its fifty-seven surrounding cities and towns.
The Connecticut Convention Center is the largest conference center Between NY and Boston; an ideal location for trade shows, conventions and business meetings – or any occasion that demands a dramatic riverfront setting. Over 140,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space, a 40,000 square foot ballroom and 25,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.
The Department of Economic and Community Development is the state’s lead agency for the development and implementation of policies, strategies and programs all of which are designed to enhance Connecticut’s communities and business and housing environments.
As the sister organization of the Hartford Economic Development Corporation, the Greater Hartford Business Development Corporation is an alternative lender to the small business community within the Hartford metro area. GHBDC seeks out under-served or niche markets and effectively assists a diverse customer base. GHBDC provides pre-business assistance, planning and development, training, workshops, loan products and government contracting.
The Entrepreneurial Center (EC) provides hands-on coaching and business training for new and expanding small businesses, as well as aspiring entrepreneurs. Through business advising, technical assistance, trainings, mentoring programs, and networking events, the EC helps small business owners and employees to gain the business skills needed to succeed in the marketplace.
Temps Now provides light industrial temporary workers to companies at a competitive hourly rate. This includes all payroll cost, unemployment insurance and workers compensation coverage for each worker. They have the very latest in computer technology and software, giving them the ability to quickly find you the right candidate.
Business for Downtown Hartford (BFDH) is a non-profit merchant and business group dedicated to the success of Hartford’s central business district. BFDH’s primary initiative is to create and maintain a vibrant business environment for downtown Hartford.
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