Business Assistance
Do Business in Downtown Bridgeport
Thinking of opening or growing your business in Downtown? Check out these local resources that can help you start, operate, and expand your business here.
Welcome Businesses! Informational Packet
Welcome to the neighborhood! Check out our informational packet for details on the DSSD’s role and other resources to support your needs as a growing business as best we can, from keeping the Downtown clean and friendly, connecting you to city resources to offering free marketing and advertising for your business, and everything in between.
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Business.CT.gov
Your one stop shop for starting and doing business in Connecticut.
Capital for Change
City of Bridgeport Economic Development
Connecticut Small Business Development Center
Free business advising to start, grow and thrive in Connecticut.
Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County
Marketing, networking, professional development, and advocacy for artists, creative businesses, and cultural groups.
Entrepreneurship Foundation
Providing effective resources for educators and entreprenurs.
Financing + Incentives
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Dedicated to the growth & prosperity of Hispanic-owned businesses, advance business causes & committed to help our members maintain a competitive edge.
Minority Entrepreneurs Training Association, Inc.
Provides training, consulting and mentoring for youth and adult entrepreneurs.
Plan Bridgeport
Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Marketing and procurement assistance to Connecticut businesses interested in selling their goods or services to federal, state, or local governments, as well as to primes.
SCORE Fairfield County
Free educational and one-on-one mentoring services to entrepreneurs and business owners looking to start or grow their business
Small + Minority Business Enterprise
Southern CT Black Chamber
Committed to ensuring the economic growth and sustainability of minority-owned companies in Bridgeport.
We can provide useful information about the neighborhood and answer any general questions you might have about doing business here. Contact us at 203.908.3622 or via email at hello@infobridgeport.com.