Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (seCTer) is the leading regional economic development resource in southeastern Connecticut.
Joined June 2018
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This is a chance to earn all about the oncoming offshore wind industry and how your business might fit in!
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2 Dec 2022
⚠️ Space is limited! ⚠️ Register for @offshorewindus Foundation 2 Blade 🌊 #industry #training in 📍 Mystic, CT on 12/13 - 12/15.
cc @Advance_CT @Orsted @EversourceCorp @_seCTer #offshorewind #supplychain
seCTer: Southeastern CT Enterprise Region retweeted
14 Sep 2022
Young professionals have good reasons to move to Connecticut — high paying job opportunities, great quality of life, and affordability compared to New York and Boston with ease in getting to and from the cities. I think these folks are here and sticking around for good.
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seCTer and coalition partners are taking advantage of the positive momentum to move forward with the region's Offshore Wind Industry Cluster.
@CTDECD @NCDCct @UConnAveryPoint @CCATInc @SeCTCoG @ect_ewib
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seCTer: Southeastern CT Enterprise Region retweeted
7 Sep 2022
We are partnering with @MysticChamber & @ChamberECT to host the 2022 Mystic & New London Cleanup in support of International Coastal Cleanup Day. Register to join us and #SeaTheChange in our community. chamberect.chambermaster.com…
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When you apply to the Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund with us, seCTer signs on to support your business success beyond the financials. This one-stop shop can provide you with business support and guidance before, during, and after the loan process. #CTSmallBusinessBoostFund
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25 Aug 2022
CT's State Pier will be an #offshorewind hub & better serve a broad range of industries & cargo. Union workers, a New London business owner & resident, @CTPortAuthority discuss its positive impact in this new video. @GovNedLamont @CTDEEPNews @CTDECD @_seCTer @ChamberECT
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seCTer: Southeastern CT Enterprise Region retweeted
22 Aug 2022
The eastern Connecticut town of Windham is spending its $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act money on 62 businesses hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic, including many that are owned by women and minorities.
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Join me, @SBAgov, and @pps_institute this Wednesday August 17 at 2pm ET for a webinar about tips to grow your business through international sales. 💵🌏
Next Wednesday: Join SBA and @pps_institute for a webinar about tips to grow 📈 your #biz through international sales. 🌍
Speakers:
•Gabriel Esparaza: Office of International Trade
•Alisa Joseph: @usblackchambers
•Alejandra Castillo: @US_EDA
Register: publicprivatestrategies.zoom…
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seCTer: Southeastern CT Enterprise Region retweeted
11 Aug 2022
Coming August 14 - What is affordable housing in New London County? How is it working for the growing number of people in this crisis?
@thedayct Housing Solutions team has been diving into these questions and the region’s housing market. The special series will start this weekend
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Southeastern CT's 2022 - 2027 CEDS is coming soon! Stay tuned!
So, what is a CEDS?
Learn about the four main elements of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (#CEDS) on EDA's website: eda.gov/ceds/content
#Planning #Strategy #EconomicDevelopment
seCTer: Southeastern CT Enterprise Region retweeted
10 Aug 2022
.@MarthaHRoss: Just as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) offers unprecedented investments in our physical infrastructure, it also offers a generational opportunity to create greater and more equitable access to infrastructure jobs. brook.gs/3o220JI
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seCTer: Southeastern CT Enterprise Region retweeted
8 Aug 2022
32 years after the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, many barriers still exist for people with physical, mental health and intellectual disabilities trib.al/sxYzOji
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So, who can apply for EDA grant funding?
Generally, those eligible to apply include:
☑️State/County/City governments
☑️District Organizations
☑️Indian Tribes
☑️Institutions of higher education
☑️Non-profits
Learn more about our grant programs: eda.gov/programs/eda-program…
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seCTer: Southeastern CT Enterprise Region retweeted
28 Jul 2022
Lamont Announces New Approach To Small Business Lending dlvr.it/SVcxJ0
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seCTer: Southeastern CT Enterprise Region retweeted
27 Jul 2022
CI has a new #cleantech #VC #fund. Hear what we’re looking for from Konstantine Drakonakis, an environmental engineer, entrepreneur and investor who is overseeing this new initiative. bit.ly/3NT6H3C
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seCTer: Southeastern CT Enterprise Region retweeted
27 Jul 2022
Our 2022 Community Projects are supporting some great efforts in towns across CT-02—funding to hire more Recovery Coaches helping people overcome addiction, to kick-start new programs at our public schools, and more.
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.@_seCTer’s coalition aims to develop a next generation Offshore Wind Industry Cluster by leveraging regional assets and public/private investment to assemble thousands of wind turbines and transform the region’s economy. #BBBRCFinalist Learn more: go.usa.gov/xuzJT
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seCTer: Southeastern CT Enterprise Region retweeted
26 Jul 2022
Today, @GovNedLamont announced the launch of the Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund, a new partnership that provides low-interest loans to small businesses and nonprofits in #CT. Applications are now being accepted for loans ranging from $5K to $500K.portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-…
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