Small Business Saturday

Posted on November 26, 2021

This Saturday, November 27, 2021, is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for our communities.

Due to the continued impact on local businesses from COVID-19, we know that small businesses need our support now more than ever as they struggle to keep their doors open and employees working.

Please join the Small Business Association (SBA) and organizations across the country in supporting your local small businesses by shopping at a small business.…

Posted on November 9, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

The Small Business Administration is hosting an information session covering details on eligibility, maximum loan amounts and process to apply for Hurricane IDA relief on November 10^th.

Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to businesses and residents in Connecticut following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration due to the remnants of Hurricane Ida.

The disaster declaration covers Fairfield and New London…

Posted on November 8, 2021

The Office of Early Childhood recently announced a new statewide initiative to support children from birth through age 5 by offering Sparkler — a mobile app for parents and caregivers — to all parents with young children and to programs serving those families. Connecticut is the first state in the nation to offer families with children ages birth to 5 comprehensive mobile developmental screening, promotion, and linkage to supports.

Connecticut families with children from birth through kindergarten…

Governor’s Presidential Disaster Declaration Approved

Posted on November 2, 2021

Last weekend, the governor announced that the president approved his application for a presidential major disaster declaration, including individual assistance for Fairfield and New London Counties, as well as the two tribal nations, on October 30, 2021.

FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial and direct services to eligible individuals and households affected by a disaster, who have uninsured or under-insured necessary expenses and serious needs.

The governor’s request…