Sign up for Conversations with Colleagues
In an effort to assist our local businesses in a more efficient manner, we are now offering a new weekly webinar series hosted by the Milford Economic and Community Development department and our weekly hosts. To register, please utilize the links below.

The start time for webinars is 12pm EST.
Webinar Dates & Speakers:

2/11/2021
What is a lobbyist and do I need one? 
Chat with lobbyist Peter Smith about the world of political advocacy.
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2/18/2021
Thinking of a business incubator for your office space? Here is the how-to with
the creator of the very successful Hamden Business Incubator: Dale Kroop,
former Economic Development, City of Hamden.
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2/25/2021
What is the future of co-working space? with Jerry Kiley, Stone Harbour Capital
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3/4/2021
How can the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce assist your business?
Pam Staneski, Executive Director, Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce
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3/11/2021
Reference Librarian Diana Preece, will go over all of the resources the
Milford Library has to offer local business.


Additional dates and speakers will be added, stay tuned to future emails!
Connecticut Restaurant Association

Connecticut Restaurant Relief Fund

This week the Connecticut Restaurant Association launched the CT Restaurant Relief Fund to assist operating restaurants that have lost at least 25% of sales between 2020 and 2019, OR have opened after October 1, 2019.
 
 
Business Resources
Professional business advisors are ready to help you investigate capital opportunities, prepare loan documents, export your products, determine growth strategies, complete market research, develop marketing plans, prepare for business disruption, and more.

CT PTAC helps businesses by providing one-on-one counseling at NO COST, identify and explain government contracting opportunities at federal, state and local levels and advise businesses on how to find, pursue and manage government contracts.

Do you need help starting or growing your business?

Business Hotline
860-500-2333

The mission of the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) is to support economic prosperity for women and strengthen communities through entrepreneurial and financial education services that create and grow sustainable jobs and businesses across Connecticut. From starting or growing a business to increasing income, the Women’s Business Development Council drives business success in a tangible and accessible way.

The Black Business Alliance seeks to act as a primary collaborative entity for local and statewide black and minority businesses to create a culture of mini ecosystems to build self- worth, capacity building and community inclusion.

Spanish American Merchants Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Connecticut to serve as a vehicle for the economic growth of businesses. SAMA was created to assist business people, in particular, Latinos, to acquire a better understanding of economic principles. Technical assistance is provided to promote business expansion, job creation, and new entrepreneurship.

Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. The SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.

The Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce is a business organization whose mission is to enhance business opportunity, empower its members and influence positive economic growth. The Milford Chamber is a member driven organization and a principal advocate for the business community. The strength of the Chamber is its diversity and quality of both large and small members.
Funding Resources
Please reach out with any questions.

Best,

Julie Nash
Director of Economic and Community Development
70 West River Street
Milford, CT 06460
Phone 203-783-3230
Fax 203-878-7394