| 1 Elizabeth Street Derby, CT 06418 203.736.1478 | Sheila O'Malley Director somalley@derbyct.gov |
| Patty Finn Program Specialist pfinn@derbyct.gov | |
IN DERBY SMALL BUSINESS IS OUR ECONOMY
WHEN YOU GROW, PROSPER AND SUCCEED – WE ALL WIN!
CT Department of Labor Business Incentives
U.S. Small Business Administration Incentives
Economic Stimulus Information SMALL BUSINESS HELP ON THE WAY The U.S. Small Business Administration’s America’s Recovery Capital (ARC) Loan Program can provide up to $35,000 in short-term relief for eligible small businesses that may be facing immediate financial hardship due to the economic conditions. Each small business is entitled to one loan only. The loan program will be available on June 15, 2009. For more information, please click here. Small Business Administration Website |
Connecticut's Central Coast - a new economic development site
Former Stahl's site attracts new business
Dollar Tree opens - click here for story
Click here for story about Lowe's Grand Opening
Click here for more on the grand opening of Derby's newest restaurant
Click here for story on GameStop's opening in Derby!
Garrett Sheehan of United Illuminating. Ec. Dev. Director Sheila O'Malley and Mayor Staffieri looking for opportunities on Main Street
Technical assistance for businesses experiencing significant difficulties. Independent and confidential reviews of companies' markets, finances and management. Also provides assistance in development of strategic plans to improve business. | Latest Community UpdatesState Programs that benefit homeowners 1) Furnace Rebate Conservation Loan Program – a rebate program that applies to homes and apartment buildings with four units or less. $500 for homeowners who replace their furnaces with more efficient models (The amount of the rebates varies depending on the income of the homeowner.) http://www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?a=2994&q=420476&opmNav_GID=1808 2) Energy Conservation Loan Fund The Energy Conservation Loan Program (ECL) and the Multifamily Energy Conservation Loan Program (MEL) provide financing at below market rates to single family and multi-family residential property owners for the purchase and installation of cost-saving energy conservation improvements. The program is administered by the Connecticut Housing Investment Fund, Inc. (CHIF) with funding from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). helps single family homeowners borrow up to $25,000 while owners of multi-family dwellings may borrow up to $2,000 per unit to a maximum of $60,000 per building. The length of the loan is 10 years. http://www.chif.org/owner_borrowers/index.shtml#energy 3) Connecticut Solar Lease Program This is a program designed to make solar energy systems available to moderate income Connecticut homeowners. |
