02/23/21: New COVID Vaccination Dates and Groups, PPP Exclusivity for "Mom and Pop" Businesses

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Changes at DEEP Make it Easier to Do Business in CT

As the state continues to introduce solutions that make it easier to start, manage or grow your business in Connecticut, there are two programs at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) you should be aware of. 

DE...

02/17/21 Update-DECD Sector Rules (Sports & Fitness, Indoor & Outdoor Events)

02/17/21 Update-DECD Sector Rules (Sports & Fitness, Indoor & Outdoor Events)

02/16/21: Announcement of Potential Next Steps to Expand Capacity of Social & Recreational Event

Governor Lamont announces potential next steps for expanding capacity of social and recreational events

Governor Lamont today announced that his administration is considering expanding the capacity of private, social, and recreational events at commercial ...

02/04/21: Update-Sector Rules & Reopening Guidance for Restaurants, Diners, & others effective Feb 2

02/04/21: Update-Sector Rules & Reopening Guidance for Restaurants, Diners, & others effective February 2, 2021

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01/26/21: DoorDash Offers Grants to Connecticut Restaurants

WTNH News8: CT restaurants now able to submit applications for chance at $5k grant through CT Restaurant Association relief fund.

01/19/21: COVID-19 Vaccination Update-Employers, Employees, Residents

COVID-19 Vaccine Access Update 

At this time all Phase 1a, Healthcare Personnel, Long Term Care Facility Residents, Medical First Responders, and those Phase 1b individuals who are 75 years of age and older are eligible for the COVID-19 v...

01/14/21: Update-SBA Re-Opening PPP to Small Lenders on January 15 and All Lenders on January 19

SBA Re-Opening PPP to Small Lenders on January 15 and All Lenders on January 19

Lenders with $1 Billion or Less in Assets Will be Able to Submit First and Second Draw PPP Applications on Friday – Continuing Dedicated Access for Community-Based Lenders&...

01/09/21: Program Opening-Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Policy Update

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Policy Update

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Policy Update – Friday, January 8, 2021

SBA, in consultation with the Treasury Department, has recently released additional PPP forms and guidance:  

Guidanc...

01/08/21: CT Business Recovery Grant

Summary

• $35 million in grants focused on 2,000 of Connecticut’s hardest hit businesses including restaurants and hospitality.
• Grant sizes will range from $10,000 to $30,000.
• No application process – Businesses which meet criteria will be ...

UPDATED: Permits, Inspections, and Land Use Applications Guidance - Effective 12/2/2020

Steps to Apply for Permits and Applications

(Important Change Effective December 2, 2020) Obtaining Residential and Commercial Permits (Electronic Permit Applications Only Until Further Notice). 

• As of December 2, 2020, and due to...