Bioscience Entrepreneurship
Accelerator for Biosciences in Connecticut - ABCT - is a competitive entry, 6-month long program designed to provide entrepreneurship education and regional networking to seed-stage ventures preparing to build their teams and secure funds. Innovators with therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, research tools, digital health and materials technology breakthroughs are invited to apply by November 25, 2020. You do not need to have already formed a company to apply. Read More 
 
Information session: Einstein College of Medicine October 27, 2020 3PM - 4PM


REV-Up Program for Manufacturers
This program will provide both wage subsidies and the design and support of a customized training plan, by employee.

This program is time sensitive –the program is only available through 12/30/20


·    Wage subsidy up to $20/hour for new or returned COVID impacted manufacturing experienced employees

·    Time worked could be from date of hire – 12/30/2020, with consideration for retroactive subsidy for those hired on or after 9/1/2020

·    Customized training including online, hands on and on the job trainings with mentor, our Technical Training Coordinator

·    Additional supports such as childcare and transportation or laptop/equipment support for qualified employees
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in Connecticut  

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Tolland and Windham counties in Connecticut as a result of drought beginning on Sept. 15, 2020.
COVID 19 Utility Payment Plan

Utilities may disconnect businesses with past-due energy bills, any businesses in this situation should contact United Illuminating (UI) and/or Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG) by November 1 to enroll in the state’s interest-free COVID-19 Payment Plan Program. Please have an authorized person on the account, with tax id and account number of the business if possible call UI at (800) 722-5584 or SCG at (800) 659-8299.  

Temporary Rental Housing Assistance Program



Business Assistance Grant
We are pleased to announce small business grants through the Community Development Block Grant – CARES (CDBG-CV) – The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (CARES Act). The City of Milford’s Department of Economic and Community Development will accept applications and administer the grant.

The program, funded through the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), was created under the federal CARES Act in a response to the economic impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the nation. 

Eligible businesses may qualify for a grant up to $5,000.
Webinars

NOVEMBER 17, 2020


Connecting your Artistic Practice with the Business Sector will focus on personal development practices for artists that explores successful business strategies from other sectors, inspires cross-sector partnerships, and deepens professional outreach and audience growth opportunities. This workshop welcomes artists and creative business professionals from all sectors and artistic disciplines.
OCTOBER 29, 2020

Restaurants Phase 3: Strategies and Suggestions for Success

On Thursday October 29th, CTSBDC will be providing a no-cost webinar with a panel of experts to discuss strategies and suggestions for business owners to bring their business indoors while maintaining the health and safety of their employees and customers.
Are you wondering how you can implement health and safety measures to prepare to bring your business indoors?
CTSBDC presents this no cost webinar on October 29 at 11 a.m. to discuss:
*   Phase 3 guideline review
*   How restaurant owners are preparing for indoor dining
*   Working with your local health department
*   Low-cost, yet effective suggestions for air purification & ventilation
OCTOBER 30, 2020

Negotiating Your Commercial Lease

As businesses continue to navigate the pandemic and associated financial strains, the relationship between commercial landlords and tenants is more important than ever. Please join the Black Business Alliance and the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce for this detailed conversation with the Yale Law School Small Business Clinic about practical tips for negotiating and managing your commercial lease.
Celebrating a success, business anniversary, award or other milestone? Please let us know so we can feature your business.

Best,

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