seCTer: Southeastern CT Enterprise Region

Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (seCTer) is the leading regional economic development resource in southeastern Connecticut.

[seCTer: Southeastern CT Enterprise Region @_seCTer]

This is a chance to earn all about the oncoming offshore wind industry and how your business might fit in!

https://t.co/ikhEtwUxYc

[re9el.alchemist 🤘🏻 @jkmgarofano]

⚠️ 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

[Governor Ned Lamont @GovNedLamont]

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.

[seCTer: Southeastern CT Enterprise Region @_seCTer]

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
https://t.co/hvFdNu79wo

[Revolution Wind @RevWind]

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. https://t.co/FPl8QYE2HQ

[seCTer: Southeastern CT Enterprise Region @_seCTer]

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

[CEDAS @CTCEDAS]

RT @CTvisit: Southeastern CT is having a #culinary resurgence you don’t want to miss. Plan your visit today and discover why the @NYTimes calls it a must-visit for food lovers. #CTvisit #CTVibe https://t.co/m9JeTU2efK

[Revolution Wind @RevWind]

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

[Hartford Business @HartfordBiz]

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.

https://t.co/89qLS3cpxD

[Assistant Secretary Alejandra Castillo (Archived) @AsstSecCastillo]

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. 💵🌏

[The Day @thedayct]

Monday's front page: Housing Solutions Lab looks at motels as a temporary solution. https://t.co/i6SJciCNSL

[Sarah Gordon @thesarahgordon]

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

[seCTer: Southeastern CT Enterprise Region @_seCTer]

Southeastern CT's 2022 - 2027 CEDS is coming soon! Stay tuned!

[EDA @US_EDA]

So, what is a CEDS?

Learn about the four main elements of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (#CEDS) on EDA's website: https://t.co/oQoaEOMiYL

#Planning #Strategy #EconomicDevelopment

[Brookings Metro @BrookingsMetro]

.@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. https://t.co/OZqgckJOdJ

[Hartford Courant @hartfordcourant]

32 years after the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, many barriers still exist for people with physical, mental health and intellectual disabilities https://t.co/NcxRNtDyLJ

[EDA @US_EDA]

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: https://t.co/w3AlNYjljK

[ctnewsjunkie @ctnewsjunkie]

Lamont Announces New Approach To Small Business Lending https://t.co/cvYsYmtqEU

[CT Innovations @CT_Innovate]

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. https://t.co/D4PDghFZhy

[Rep. Joe Courtney @RepJoeCourtney]

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.

https://t.co/H7nYvvfSxB

[EDA @US_EDA]

.@_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: https://t.co/i9gMOmUsAl

[Connecticut - Make It Here @CTDECD]

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.https://t.co/OFOMI2KEyi