Last year the State of Connecticut created a $15 million small business loan program where small businesses and nonprofits can receive up to $500,000 in loans and lines of credit. Public Act 10-75 provides a number of new tools to help businesses grow and expand operations in the State of Connecticut.  The Small Business Assistance Revolving Loan Program is available to Connecticut-based businesses with less than fifty employees who have been in business at least twelve months.

Newtown businesses may also benefit financially by hiring new employees who need training and by a 50% reimbursement for training costs. The Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board offers numerous services to businesses and is funding workforce training programs that include on-the-job training grants and incumbent worker training.  The Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board has offices located in Waterbury and may be reached at 203-574-6971.

The Newtown Economic Development Commission (EDC) is your best resource for business development and growth in our community. Whether you already live or work in Newtown or are thinking about moving your company here, our team of professionals stand ready to assist you.

New business development and maintaining a healthy business climate by supporting existing companies are the two main focuses of the EDC, an arm of the Town of Newtown’s government. So whether you are looking for a new location or seeking assistance with a particular aspect of your operations we will help you succeed.

There are also a number of activities and organizations that are available to help businesses grow and prosper. We will provide you with information on business assistance programs, financing, licensing, recruiting, workforce training (assistance) and more.

Additionally, if you are seeking a site or a building for your company, we can help you review the available properties and buy or lease the best site. Questions concerning zoning criteria, available infrastructure, taxes and how to proceed with your property search will be handled efficiently and confidentially.

Contact Elizabeth Stocker in the Newtown Economic and Community Development office at (203) 270-4271 or e-mail for individual and confidential assistance with your project.

For zoning, wetlands and land use permits contact the Newtown Land Use office at 203-270-4276.

For building permits contact the Newtown Building Dept. at (203) 270-4260.

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