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Business Resource Guide: Resources for Emerging Companies
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Business New Haven
10/18/2004
By: BNH
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RESOURCES FOR EMERGING COMPANIES
The Angel Capital Electronic Network (ACE-Net) was created to conduct networking, educational, training and research activities to provide assistance to investors and entrepreneurs. It helps individual accredited investors, SBICs and institutional venture capitalists to find small, growing companies through a secure Internet database, and it provides ongoing training and research to enhance the business skills of entrepreneurs and small investors. Visit www.acenet.csusb.edu.
American Entrepreneurs for Economic Growth (AEEG) unites innovative, emerging growth businesses across industry lines to promote positive national government action that benefits the investment and entrepreneurial communities and stimulates economic growth. It also provides opportunities for education and networking. Call 703-524-3743, visit www.aeeg.org or e-mail achappell@aeeg.org.
Business New Haven is a biweekly business journal publishing resources for emerging businesses in and around southern Connecticut. See online version at www.conntact.com., aso check webdirectory at www.ctclix.com and events calendar at www.ctcalendar.com.
The Connecticut Business Response Center (CBRC) is a free service for those seeking information about doing business in Connecticut. The CBRC provides explanations and referrals for federal, state, regional, municipal and private programs, resources and incentives covering the following issues and more: licensing, financing, manufacturing programs, recruiting, job training, exporting, real estate, business and counseling services, film video and media resources and demographics. C/o CERC, 805 Brook Street, Rocky Hill 06067. Call 800-392-2122, visit www.YouBelongInCT.com or e-mail info@YouBelongInCT.com.
The Connecticut Department of Labor site has an array of information on state and independent programs and resources for small businesses. For more information call 860-263-6000 or visit www.ctdol.state.ct.us.
The Connecticut Development Authority (CDA) provides low-down-payment, long-term, fixed-rate financing to businesses for fixed assets through the Urbank Entrepreneurial Loan program. Up to $500,000 is available as well as training and technical assistance from the University of Hartford Entrepreneurial Center. 999 West Street, Rocky Hill 06067. Call 860-258-7800 or visit www.ctcda.com.
Connecticut Innovations Inc. (CII) was created in 1989 by the General Assembly to provide access to capital and management resources, growing Connecticut's entrepreneurial, technology economy by making venture and other investments. Call 860-563-5851 or visit www.ctinnovations.com.
The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CSBDC) is part of the University of Connecticut School of Business. It represents a partnership that includes the University of Connecticut, the state of Connecticut, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the private sector. Its mission is to assist in the creation and growth of small business in Connecticut. Professional business counselors staff regional offices and provide free one-on-one counseling to Connecticut's small-business community. The CSBDC also conducts small business training and educational workshops throughout the state. Contact 860-486-4135 or visit ww.business.uconn.edu/csbdc/.
The Connecticut Technology Council sponsors events and performs advocacy to stimulate and facilitate growth in tech-based business firms. Also compiles and maintains extensive listing of Connecticut venture capital firms and business assistance companies. 111 Founders Plaza, East Hartford 06108. Call 860-289-0878, visit www.ct.org or e-mail info@ct.org.
The Connecticut Venture Group works to unite venture investment professionals with high-growth emerging companies. Also sponsors venture capital fairs (see www.crossroads-cvg.org). 1895 Boston Post Rd., Fairfield 06430. Call 203-256-5955 or visit www.cvg.org.
The Entrepreneurial Loan Program provides start-up loans to entrepreneurs lacking access to capital. Eligible applicants must be Entrepreneurial Center clients in good standing and meet requirements of training program with complete written business plan. Statewide availability through Urbank; maximum loan amount $500,000. Contact the Entrepreneurial Center at Hartford College for Women, 50 Elizabeth Street, Hartford 06105. Call 860-768-5681 or visit www.entrepreneurialctr.org.
EntreWorld.org is an award-winning online resource for small business owners or entrepreneurs trying to start and grow their businesses. The Web site provides more than 1,000 articles, audio clips, tools, databases and even town-to-town small business event listings. Visit www.entreworld.org.
Executive Sounding Board Associates Inc. (ESBA) offers crisis management, financial restructuring and other emergency services to under-performing or financially troubled businesses. Visit www.esba.com or contact the New York office by phone (212-944-0750) or e-mail (esbany@esba.com).
FastTrac is a comprehensive entrepreneurship education program that provides participants with business insights, leadership skills and professional networking connections so they are prepared to create a new business or expand an existing enterprise. Program includes practical, hands-on business development programs and workshops for existing and aspiring entrepreneurs, as well as entrepreneurship curriculum for college students. Call 800-689-1740 or visit www.fasttrac.org.
Inc. magazine has advice and information for emerging businesses. Read it online at www.inc.com.
Kauffman Business EKG is a free Web-based financial benchmarking service utilizing a comprehensive database of financial statements for more than 300,000 companies and the latest in applied research. It is designed to help entrepreneurs assess their company's financial vital signs. Visit www.businessekg.org or e-mail specific questions to businessekg@emkf.org.
The MIT Enterprise Forum is a non-profit organization that promotes the formation and growth of innovative and technologically oriented companies through a series of specialized executive education programs. Call 860-549-5290, ext. 1037, e-mail cunningham@ip-lawyers.com or visit www.mitforumct.org.
More Business offers online sample business plans, business plans, sample contracts, contracts, sample marketing plans and business how-to's for the new entrepreneur. Visit www.morebusiness.com.
The National Business Incubation Association (NBIA) provides professionals with information, education, advocacy and networking resources to assist early-stage companies. Call 740-593-4331, e-mail info@nbia.org or visit www.nbia.org.
The National Venture Capital Organization is a member-based organization comprising venture capital firms that manage pools of risk equity capital designated to be invested in high-growth companies. Call 703-524-2549, e-mail lturner@nvca.org or visit www.nvca.org.
The state's Smart Start program is designed to bring businesses into full compliance with Connecticut law quickly and easily. From one location, Smart Start helps business owners identify registration and licensing requirements with appropriate state agencies, and registers the company with those agencies. For appointment at main office in Rocky Hill or satellite offices in Bridgeport or Waterbury call 800-392-2122.
Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (SECTER) promotes and preserves the attractiveness of the towns of New London County, encourages new businesses, and assists and nurtures existing and expanding local enterprises. Loan programs provide loans from $10,000 to $2 million and focus on long-term job creation, business expansion, machinery and equipment, owner occupied real estate, working capital and new products. 190 Governor Winthrop Blvd., New London 06320. Call 860-437-4659, ext. 204, e-mail secter@secter.org or visit www.secter.org.
Young Entrepreneur's Organization (YEO) is a volunteer group of under-40 business professionals who are owners, founders, co-founders, or controlling shareholders of a company with annual sales of $1 million or more. Networking and learning opportunities to support, educate and encourage entrepreneurs to succeed in building companies and themselves. Call 705-519-6700 or visit www.yeo.org.
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