Development / Planning News & Announcements

Reopen Connecticut: Updated Industry Rules Now Available

Please see the following message from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development:

CT Employees Can Return to Work Sooner: Negative Test No Longer Required

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Weekly Calls Assist Small Businesses with COVID Resources

The Connecticut Small Development Center offers guidance to small businesses, including no-cost business advising.  They are currently... more ››

Paycheck Protection Program Extended

The Paycheck Protection Program, a forgivable loan designed to help small businesses keep workers on their payroll, has been extended.  The... more ››

SBA Rolls Out Tool for Small Businesses to Connect with CDFIs, Lender Match for PPP

Please see the following news from the U.S. Small Business Administration:SBA Rolls Out Dedicated Tool for Small Businesses to... more ››

Upcoming COVID-19 Webinars & Resources for Business

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Important Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program

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East Hartford Partners with the Connecticut Small Business Development Center to Offer Webinars to Local Businesses

East Hartford, CT—The Town of East Hartford has partnered with the Connecticut Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to offer webinars... more ››

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Reopening of Outdoor Food Service Establishments

East Hartford, CT—The Town of East Hartford is in the process of assisting local restaurants to reopen their doors to the public, following... more ››

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East Hartford Announces WINNERS of "East Hartford Eats Contest"

East Hartford, CT - The Town of East Hartford would like to thank everyone who participated in our first-ever "East Hartford Eats" contest... more ››

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Gov. Lamont Announces Distribution of Infrared Thermometers to Eligible Small Businesses & Organizations

05/15/2020Governor Lamont Announces Distribution of Infrared Thermometers to Eligible Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Places of... more ››

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East Hartford Partners with the Connecticut Small Business Development Center to Offer Webinars to Local Businesses

East Hartford, CT—The Town of East Hartford has partnered with the Connecticut Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to offer webinars... more ››

May 12th: Review of New Guidelines with DECD Commissioner David Lehman

The City of Stamford Department of Economic Development will host a webinar on May 12th at 2:00 PM with DECD Commissioner David Lehman,... more ››

Surveys for Small Businesses and Workers from AdvanceCT

AdvanceCT, formerly known as the Connecticut Economic Resource Center, is conducting surveys to gather insight from Connecticut small... more ››

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Congress Expands Funding to COVID-19 Relief Programs

Please see the following message from Connecticut Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, David Lehman, regarding newly... more ››

East Hartford Among Towns Promoting Local Restaurants

The Town of East Hartford is running a contest called... more ››

SBA Loan Programs and PPP Information

Update (4/22/20):  On April 21st, Senate and House negotiators agreed on a deal to send additional funds to health care providers and the... more ››

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East Hartford Eats Contest Supports Local Restaurants

East Hartford, CT - The Town of East Hartford would like to thank everyone who participated in our first-ever "East Hartford Eats" contest... more ››

Local East Hartford Restaurants Open for Take-Out

Supporting our local businesses is especially important during this time!  We hope you will choose to patronize local restaurants for take-... more ››

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