 State
Information - Connecticut
Starting a business
State of Connecticut: www.ct.gov
Go to: “Doing Business”
Department of Economic Development: www.ct.gov/ecd
DECD is your #1 resource for business assistance and industry development and
provides all the information you need to know about successfully doing business
in Connecticut.
Connecticut Licensing Center: http://www.ct-clic.com/
Bakery
Apple Juice and Cider
Cheese Dealer’s License
Eggnog Plant
Farm Winery Retail/Wholesale
Frozen Dessert Retailer
Frozen Dessert Wholesaler
Manufacturer Beer Permit
Manufacturer Cider Liquor Permit
Manufacturer Liquor Permit
Small Winery Certificate
Your Guide Through the Business Registration Process:
http://www.ct-clic.com/business/smartstart/smartstart.htm
The first step for business start-ups
This efficient, timesaving program is designed to bring your business into
full compliance with Connecticut law quickly and easily. From one location,
Smart Start helps business owners not only identify their registration and
licensing requirements with appropriate state agencies but registers the
business with the agencies.
You can get details on and fill out the necessary forms
for a state tax identification number, as well as an employer
ID number for unemployment compensation and various occupational
licenses. There's no charge for Smart
Start services, but
agency fees still apply. Reach Smart Start by calling the
Connecticut Business Response Center 1-800-392-2122. A business
information specialist can answer your questions and send
you an information package.
CT Business Training Networks
The Connecticut Business Training Networks Program helps companies organize
themselves to more effectively take advantage of training and education programs
offered by the state. The program is funded by DECD and administered by CBIA
Insurance [top of page]
Make sure you, your business and your employees are protected
with proper insurance coverage. Only you, the business owner can decide what coverage is adequate.
As a business owner, consider your willingness to risk losses as well as
your ability to write off any losses. It is best to discuss your needs and
consider recommendations with a licensed insurance agent. Some examples you
may wish to consider include:
- Business Interruption
- Liability
- Umbrella Policy
- Crime
- Workers Compensation
- Product Related
- Professional
- Directors and Officers
- Equipment
- Auto
- Inventory
- Property
- Loss of Income
To learn more about assessing insurance
needs for your business, the Small
Business Administration (SBA) provides
a useful publication which can be viewed online entitled "Small
Business Insurance & Risk Management Guide
- MP28" (PDF).
The SBA Online Women's
Business Center provides articles
on choosing insurance coverage through their web site at
www.onlinewbc.gov. To find these articles go to the Business
Basics section and click on Finance Center. Scroll down
to Insurance.
Listed below are some of the organizations that offer group
insurance for small businesses contact:
Connecticut Small Business Federation Farmington Insurance
Service Center Call 1-800-527-5504 or 860-677-2000
Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) Call
860-244-1900
National Association for
the Self Employed (Non-Profit) Call 1-800-865-9719 or 203-754-5073
Local
Chambers help local businesses work to protect and
promote their interests. Call 1-800-392-2122 for your local
chamber.
Manufacturing Alliance of
Connecticut (MAC) provides employee
benefit services for Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Health, plus
an array of other health plan benefits. Call 203-596-1900
Business Counseling and Workshops [top of page]
Small Business Administration provides financial, technical and management
assistance to help new or established businesses. FREE one-on-one counseling
services, workshops and seminars (for a small fee) are provided through the
resources listed below. Visit the SBA Publications Table of Contents at www.sba.gov/library/pubs.html.
In addition, SCORE provides Articles
for New and Small Businesses. Call 1-800-827-5722,
email susan.bruso@sba.gov or visit one of the following links to find an
office near you.
Entrepreneurial
Center provides a six month training course
on how to run your own business. Clients are eligible to
apply for an URBANK Entrepreneur loan.
Clients are eligible to apply for a People’s Bank loan. Call Hartford
860-768-5681 or Bridgeport 203-382-5582.
SBA
Office of Women's Business Ownership - Hartford - provides
individual business counseling and access to SBA programs
and services. Call 860-768-5663
UConn
Family Business Center provides professional advice
on issues related to family owned businesses. Call 860-486-5740,
e-mail familybusiness@sba.uconn.edu.
Connecticut Community Investment
Corporation provides business
consulting services and business plan assistance. Call 866-776-6172
ACCESS Agency Microenterprise Project provides help for
dislocated workers and those economically disadvantaged.
Call 860-450-7146 or 860-465-2733.
Local
Chambers can help your business protect and promote
its interests. Call 1-800-392-2122.
Data/Publications... [top of page]
Department
of Economic and Community Development - Research
Data in addition
to publications listed below includes data on census, housing, population,
employment, exports, taxes, income and defense.
- Town
Profiles, demographic
and over 200 statistics on towns/cities in Connecticut.
- Economic
Digest,
newsletter with articles analyzing indicators on the
State's economy.
- Market
Data, of charts, tables, and text about the
State, its economy, and its people.
CERC Research
- ProgramFinder, database of business-related
resources.
- DataFinder, access the vital demographic, business,
and municipal information.
Department
of Labor - Office of Research provides Labor
Market Information (LMI)
Specialty Food Assistance [top of page]
www.ct.gov/doag
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture provides technical information and
marketing assistance for small to mid-sized food production businesses located
in the state. Some of the areas of assistance are in marketing (fairs, domestic
and international trade shows), production, initial setup, labeling laws, clarifying
state and federal guidelines for food products and providing resource information.
Guidance toward financial information and resources is also given. This informational
assistance is given to help expand the base of Connecticut value-added products.
To make contact via email: marketing.ctdeptag@po.state.ct.us
Food Safety Concerns [top of page]
CT Department of Public Health: www.dph.state.ct.us
Food Protection Program: http://www.dph.state.ct.us/BRS/Food/food_protection.htm
QUESTIONS ON LICENSING & FOOD ISSUES
How Do I Obtain a Food Service License in the State of Connecticut?
A: Contact the local health department serving your town for information on
obtaining a food service license. Specific requirements and procedures may
vary from town to town, so it is important that you contact them prior to beginning
any construction or renovation. If you are unsure of the name or location of
your local health department, call the Food Protection Program at (860) 509-7297
Local health departments: http://www.dph.state.ct.us/Local_health/localmap.asp
CT Department of Consumer Protection:
http://www.cga.state.ct.us/2003/pub/Chap418.htm
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