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UConn students create metric system to determine life expectancy of small businesses
A group of UConn grad students can now tell you where small businesses across the country have the longest life expectancies. They developed a metric system with a goal of helping small business owners determine whether they need to close up shop or expand.
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Governor Lamont Proposes Increasing Tax Credit for Small Businesses
A move to help small business owners in Connecticut to save money. Governor Ned Lamont announced a proposed increase in business tax credit Wednesday, saying they are vital to the state’s economy.
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Four New London Small Businesses Receive Grants
The Women’s Business Development Council awarded $10,000 grants to four businesses to help them grow.
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Face the Facts: Providing More Resources to Small Businesses in Connecticut
One of Gov. Ned Lamont’s goals when he first took office was to try to make Connecticut a more business-friendly state after years of having a reputation of being just the opposite of that. One of the point people to help him do that was David Lehman, a former Wall Street executive-turned commissioner of the Department of Economic and...
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Face the Facts: Providing More Resources to Small Businesses in Connecticut
Outgoing Commissioner of Economic and Community Development David Lehman discusses how the state has shifted its focus under the Lamont administration, putting more resources toward helping small businesses.
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Small Business Saturday Encourages Shoppers to Support Local Businesses
Small Business Saturday is a day for celebrating and supporting locally owned shops.
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Local Businesses Hope Shoppers Come Out for Small Business Saturday
Local Connecticut businesses are hoping the shopping will continue for Small Business Saturday. The Shops at Yale in downtown New Haven are stocked and ready for the crowds. Business owners say putting your money back into the community is so important. “It’s absolutely important. It’s what makes the community amazing. So yeah, I think it’s absolutely important,” co-owner of...
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Why CT Leaders Say Small Business Saturday Is Important for the State
The Small Business Association says when people shop small it benefits many aspects of the state’s economy.
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Small Businesses Hope You'll Shop Local This Holiday Season
The holiday shopping season is now underway and small businesses are hoping you’ll shop local for Small Business Saturday.
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Rebound Season 6, Episode 7: Going Eco-Friendly Isn't Just for the Living
Climate change is threatening small businesses across America, but these companies are rising up despite the challenges. In “Rebound,” we go behind the scenes with small businesses who are finding ways to pivot as more extreme storms, wildfires, rising sea levels and drought are changing the face of their communities. As the nation continues to battle challenges brought on by…
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Grand Central Welcomes Back Holiday Fair for First Time Since 2019
There is yet another reason to celebrate the holidays in New York City. After not being held for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced the return of the Holiday Fair to Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall. Dozens of local vendors will be selling everything from clothing and accessories to artwork and...
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Rebound Season 6, Episode 6: Home Improvement Experts Are Leading The Way Against Climate Change
Climate change is threatening small businesses across America, but these companies are rising up despite the challenges. In “Rebound,” we go behind the scenes with small businesses who are finding ways to pivot as more extreme storms, wildfires, rising sea levels and drought are changing the face of their communities. As the nation continues to battle challenges brought on by…