Grow Fairfield Economic Development Association

Services Provided

Public Policy and Government Relations

• Business Issues Related to a Specific City
• Community Involvement
• Issues Related to the Geographic Location of a Business
• Legislative Issues
• Small Business Issues
• State Business Issues
• Women's Business Issues

Business Planning

• Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review

Financial Resources and Assistance

• Assistance in Finding Debt Funding
• Assistance in Finding Equity Funding
• Assistance in Finding Government Funding
• Energy Loan Fund
• Tax Credit Assistance
• Historic Tax Credits
• Loan Packaging
• Loan Providers
• Technology Grants

Libraries and Research Organizations

• Business Research Resources

Networking Organizations

• Geographically Based
• Small Business/General

Economic and Site Development

• Legislative Agendas
• Revitalization
• Site Location Assistance
• State Tax Credits and Assistance
• Consulting
• Economic Forecasting
• Environmental Compliance Assistance

Nonprofit Development

• Funds Development

Buying or Selling a Business

• Buying or Selling a Franchise
• Purchasing an Existing Business

Starting a Business

• Business Research
• Forming a Business
• Registration, Licenses and Permits
• Startup Business Counseling

Internship Programs & Student Services

• Internship Programs

Certifications

• Targeted Small Business Certification