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Selected
agencies with direct
small business involvement or see
www.Ct.gov
Connecticut
Department of Economic & Community
Development (DECD)
Http://www.ct.gov/ecd
505
Hudson St.,
Hartford CT
Connecticut
Department of Economic & Community
Development (DECD) offers programs
to help improve businesses and strengthen
communities through investment, job
opportunities and affordable housing.
The agency also maintains centralized
line support functions that provide
technical assistance, engineering,
construction and architectural assistance,
research data, legal guidance, programmatic
support and training and general administrative
functions. 505 Hudson St. Hartford
06106. Call 860-270-8000 or visit
www.ct.gov/ecd.
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Connecticut
Development Authority
Http://www.ctda.com
999
West St. ,
Rocky Hill CT
Connecticut
Development Authority provides financing
including direct loans, revenue bonding
and loan guarantees to businesses
in Connecticut for working capital,
equipment and real estate. President
Marie O'Brien
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Connecticut
Innovations
Http://www.ctinnovations.com
999
West St. ,
Rocky Hill CT
Connecticut
Innovations provides entrepreneurs
with capital and strategic guidance
by making equity investments in emerging
Connecticut technology companies;
providing essential, non-financial
support to entrepreneurs and conducting
initiatives that address the specific
needs of Connecticut's technology
sector. Executive Vice President &
COO Arnold B. Brandyberry
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Department
of Administrative Services
Http://www.das.state.ct.us
165
Capitol Ave. ,
Hartford CT
Department
of Administrative Services provides
policy leadership strategies and services
to help business owners operate more
efficiently. Commissioner Barbara
A. Waters
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Department
of Banking
Http://www.state.ct.us/dob
260
Constitution Plaza ,
Hartford CT
Department
of Banking protects users of financial
services from unlawful or improper
practices by requiring that regulated
entities and individuals adhere to
the law. Assuring the safety and soundness
of state chartered banks and credit
unions, educating and communicating
with the public and other stakeholders,
and promoting cost-efficient and effective
regulation. Commissioner John P. Burke
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Department
of Economic & Community Development
Http://www.state.ct.gov/ecd/
505
Hudson St.,
Hartford CT
Department
of Economic & Community Development
develops and implements strategies
to attract and retain businesses and
jobs, revitalize neighborhoods and
communities, ensure quality housing
and foster appropriate development
in Connecticut's towns and cities.
Commissioner James F. Abromaitis
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Department
of Environmental Protection
Http://www.dep.state.ct.us
165
Capitol Ave. ,
Hartford CT
Department
of Environmental Protection conserves,
improves and protects the natural
resources and environment of the State
of Connecticut. Encourages the social
and economic development of Connecticut
while preserving the natural environment
and the life forms it supports. Acting
Commissioner Jane K. Stahl
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Department
of Insurance
Http://www.stae.ct.us/cid/
153
Market St. ,
Hartford CT
Department
of Insurance is responsible for regulating
the Insurance industry and its compliance
with all Connecticut Laws and Regulations
with regard to the business of insurance.
The primary duties of the Insurance
Department are to license insurance
companies; regulate insurance policy
forms; rates, and programs; license
insurance producers and others; examine
the financial condition of insurance
companies; and handle insurance complaints.
Commissioner Susan F. Cogswell
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Department
of Labor
Http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us
200
Folly Brook Blvd.,
Wethersfield CT
Department
of Labor protects and promotes the
interests of Connecticut workers by
serving job seekers, students, businesses,
and individuals who are underemployed,
as well as those who want to change
jobs or continue to move in their
careers. Assessment, testing, workshops
and career guidance are available
to everyone. Current labor market
information enables individuals to
plan for jobs. A job bank of available
jobs in Connecticut and throughout
the nation is available through the
use of the Internet. Commissioner
Shaun B. Cashman
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Department
of Labor
Http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us
200
Folly Brook Blvd. ,
Wethersfield CT
Department
of Labor protects and promotes the
interests of Connecticut workers by
serving job seekers, students, businesses,
and individuals who are underemployed,
as well as those who want to change
jobs or continue to move in their
careers. Assessment, testing, workshops
and career guidance are available
to everyone. Current labor market
information enables individuals to
plan for jobs. A job bank of available
jobs in Connecticut and throughout
the nation is available through the
use of the Internet. Commissioner
Shaun B. Cashman
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Department
of Public Utility Control
Http://www.state.ct.us/DPUC
10
Franklin Square ,
New Britain CT
Department
of Public Utility Control ensures
that utility customers receive adequate
service at reasonable rates and that
the utility companies are operating
efficiently.The DPUC has full regulatory
responsibility for investor-owned,
gas, water and incumbent telecommunications
companies in Connecticut. It also
regulates the states two electric
distribution companies and licenses
competitive telecom and electric supply
companies.
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Department
of Revenue Services
Http://www.drs.state.ct.us
25
Sigourney St. ,
Hartford CT
Department
of Revenue Services is responsible
for ensuring voluntary compliance
with the tax laws, educating the public
about tax responsibilities and assisting
taxpayers in filing appropriate tax
returns and paying taxes. DRS also
has the authority to initiate action
to collect unpaid taxes and apply
enforcement measures. Commissioner
Pamela Law
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Office
of Policy and Management
Http://
450
Capitol Ave. ,
Hartford CT
Office
of Policy and Management provides
information and analysis used to formulate
public policy goals for the State
and assists state agencies and municipalities
in implementing policy decisions on
behalf of the people of Connecticut.
450 Capitol Ave. Hartford 06134
860-418-6200
www.opm.state.ct.us
Commissioner Marc S. Ryan
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Office
of Policy and Management
Http://www.opm.state.ct.us
450
Capitol Ave. ,
Hartford CT
Office
of Policy and Management provides
information and analysis used to formulate
public policy goals for the State
and assists state agencies and municipalities
in implementing policy decisions on
behalf of the people of Connecticut.
Commissioner Marc S. Ryan
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Office
of the Attorney General
Http://www.cslib.org/attygenl/
55
Elm St. ,
Hartford CT
Office of the Attorney General represents
and advocates the interests of the
state and its citizens, ensures that
state government acts within the law,
that public resources are protected
and that the quality of life of Connecticut's
citizens is preserved.
55 Elm St. Hartford 06106
860-808-5318
www.cslib.org/attygenl/
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal
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Office
of the Attorney General
Http://www.cslib.org/attygenl/
55
Elm St. ,
Hartford CT
Office
of the Attorney General represents
and advocates the interests of the
state and its citizens, ensures that
state government acts within the law,
that public resources are protected
and that the quality of life of Connecticut's
citizens is preserved. Attorney General
Richard Blumenthal
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Office
of the Governor
Http://www.ct.gov/governor
Room
200, State Capitol ,
Hartford CT
Office
of the Governor is responsible for
the executive direction and supervision
of the general administration of the
state, the presentation of the budget
recommendations to the General Assembly
and the approval or veto of legislation
by the General Assembly.
Room 200, State Capitol Hartford 06106
860-566-4840
www.ct.gov/governor
Governor M. Jodi Rell
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Office
of the Secretary of the State
Http://www.sots.state.ct.us/
Business/BusinessMain.html
30
Trinity St. ,
Hartford CT
Office of the Secretary of the State
maintains regular contact with companies
in the state and implements projects
to help companies learn about state
and federal business development opportunities.
Helps business owners, individuals
who are thinking about starting a
business, or anyone interested in
business in Connecticut, find information
and locate resources. Secretary of
the State Susan Bysiewicz
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Workers'
Compensation Commission
Http://wcc.state.ct.us/
21
Oak St.,
Hartford CT
Workers'
Compensation Commission administers
Connecticut's workers' compensation
laws and system and adjudicates disputes
regarding workers' compensation and
Heart & Hypertension claims. The
agency also provides information on
workers' compensation law, policies
and procedures, as well as vocational
rehabilitation services to eligible
injured employees. It reviews and
approves workers' compensation managed
medical care plans (PPOs), individual
employer self-insurance applications
and employer health & safety committees;
and maintains claim and other workers'
compensation-related documents. Chairman
John A. Mastropietro
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Workers'
Compensation Commission
Http:////wcc.state.ct.us/
21 Oak St. ,
Hartford CT
Workers'
Compensation Commission administers
Connecticut's workers' compensation
laws and system and adjudicates disputes
regarding workers' compensation and
Heart & Hypertension claims. The
agency also provides information on
workers' compensation law, policies
and procedures, as well as vocational
rehabilitation services to eligible
injured employees. It reviews and
approves workers' compensation managed
medical care plans (PPOs), individual
employer self-insurance applications
and employer health & safety committees;
and maintains claim and other workers'
compensation-related documents.
21 Oak St. Hartford 06106
860-493-1500
//wcc.state.ct.us/
Chairman John A. Mastropietro
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