Lawmakers are again considering expanding the state’s R&D tax credit to small businesses. Advocates are hopeful it will pass this session.
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CBIA spotlights affordability, workforce ahead of legislative session
Connecticut’s largest business association laid out a policy agenda Thursday that addresses the needs of the state’s small businesses.
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For pizza joints and ‘college places,’ Storrs can be a tough market
In the past decade, several small businesses near UConn’s campus have shut down. Others have come and gone.
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CT small business owners turn to TikTok: ‘You can build a great community’
At CBIA event, business owners joined local and state officials to talk about how TikTok is transforming business activity.
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At Black Business Expo, Hartford businesses make sales—and build community
The event aims to promote the growing Black business community, showing off the entrepreneurial spirit and the range of opportunities.
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CT passes new regulations on alternative lenders
The bill lawmakers approved is aimed at improving transparency for CT small businesses that seek financing from certain alternative lenders.
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CT considers ‘truth in lending’ rules for some fintech companies
CT would require certain alternative lenders to disclose the estimated APR on loans to their customers, which are often small businesses.
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Lamont proposes tax cut for small and mid-sized businesses
Lamont will propose to cut the pass-through entity tax as part of the budget plan he will deliver to the General Assembly on Feb. 8.
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CT loan program aimed at woman- and minority-owned businesses
The CT Small Business Boost Fund will offer loans of up to $500,000 to businesses and nonprofits in underserved communities.
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Some CT businesses, but not all, receiving stimulus loans in second round this week
Some firms have been granted loans in this week’s round of distributions. Others are still waiting.
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U.S. House approves new coronavirus stimulus bill; CT Dems say it’s not enough
“’This is not everything we wanted,” said Rep. Rosa DeLauro. “Next we need relief for states and localities.”
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Doc, now Rep. Petit, on health care, victims’ rights and small business
William Petit is one of 35 newly elected members of the Connecticut General Assembly, but he’s probably the only one whose November election made national news. He spoke with The Mirror about his new job as a legislator, changes in how doctors practice, diabetes, the federal health law, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s Second Chance Society criminal justice reform initiatives, victims’ rights, and the assumptions people have about him.
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Malloy delivers his campaign jobs pitch to businesses
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s campaign platform on jobs and economic development was on full display Thursday during Hartford business forum.
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CT budget chief: GOP business tax cut ‘worth considering’
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s budget chief left the door open Thursday for the administration to support a House Republican initiative to provide $60 million in tax relief to small businesses.