business assistance
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Business Resources
Website Listing
Is your business located in Downtown Bridgeport and not listed on this site? Let us know!
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Newsletter Feature
Get your business seen by our 2,500+ and growing local subscribers with a newsletter feature.
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Social Media Feature
Get your business seen by our 8,300+ and growing community of local followers with a social media feature.
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Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Targeted legislative, networking, and business development events that promote, assist and advocate for member businesses.
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Capital For Change
Loans to small businesses that contribute to the well-being of their communities.
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City of Bridgeport Economic Development
Learn more about economic development projects and business development in Bridgeport.
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Community Economic Development Fund
Loans for Connecticut small business owners, primarily in low-to-moderate income communities, who are not able to obtain traditional bank financing.
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CT APEX Accelerator
Marketing and procurement assistance to businesses interested in selling their goods or services to federal, state, or local governments.
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Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund
A flexible working capital loan program custom designed for Connecticut’s small businesses and nonprofits.
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Connecticut Small Business Development Center
Free business advising to start, grow and thrive in Connecticut.
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Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County
Marketing, networking, professional development, and advocacy for artists, creative businesses, and cultural groups.
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Financing and Incentives
Learn more about programs that support business growth and innovation in Bridgeport.
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Entrepreneurship Foundation
Providing effective resources for educators and entrepreneurs.
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Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Dedicated to the growth and prosperity of Hispanic-owned businesses, advance business causes & committed to help our members maintain a competitive edge.
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SCORE Fairfield County
Free educational and one-on-one mentoring services to entrepreneurs and business owners looking to start or grow their business.
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Small + Minority Business Enterprise
Information for small, minority, and women-owned businesses to compete for business opportunities with the City of Bridgeport.
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Southern CT Black Chamber
Committed to ensuring the economic growth and sustainability of minority-owned companies in Bridgeport.
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Werth Center
Production and Makerspace for high school and college students, and Bridgeport community members.
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Women's Business Development Council
Offering free entrepreneurial and financial education services, WBDC is dedicated to providing the tools and resources to help women thrive in business.
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Buy in Your Community (BIYC)
Online directory of small, minority, and local businesses and others that support our community that offers reduced-cost advertising and marketing options.
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