Celebrating Small Business Development Centers
Wednesday, March 16, was Small Business Development Center Day. Small Business Development Center Day celebrates the positive impact that the development centers have had on small and local businesses. Last year, the 28 Connecticut-based centers helped launch 184 businesses.
Small and local businesses are the backbone of our communities. These are the places where many of us have created lifelong memories. They are owned by people we love and respect - our neighbors, friends, and family.
Over the past two years, businesses of all sizes have experienced financial losses, but smaller ones were disproportionately impacted. As we start to turn a corner and return to normal, we need to ensure that local businesses have the resources and support necessary to thrive. During the 2021 session, my colleagues and I worked tirelessly to craft legislation that would benefit small businesses:
Click here to read a complete list of all of the business related bills that were passed in 2021. We hope to build on the progress made last year and continue to push for further reform during this session. If you are a small business owner and are looking for assistance, please check out the CT SBDC website for more information. |