Klarides-Ditria: Grants available for small businesses, nonprofits hit by flooding

The Women's Business Development Council announced they have partnered with the state to administer $5M in funding for a micro-grant program to help small businesses in western Connecticut rebuild and recover from the record rainfall and flooding impacting the state in August 2024. Grants of up to $25,000 are available for small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven Counties that experienced damage from the floods. Grants can be used to cover various expenses to help in the recovery, including those associated with cleanup efforts, replenishing lost inventory, and replacing equipment. Applications open on Tuesday, September 3 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted. Learn more about the program by clicking HERE. Sincerely,

Greater Valley Chamber in Shelton to host session on business plans

Business Plan Basics sponsored by the Women's Business Development Council

Did you know a business plan can help you grow your business and get funding? 

Join the Women’s Business Development Council at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 31 for this one hour information session and learn how developing a business plan can help take your business dream from idea to reality. 

A strong business plan is key to helping you grow your business. 
Join us to find out the steps you need to take to put one in place.

The free program will be held at Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce offices, 10 Progress Drive, Shelton.
Pre-registration is required.


*Information shared from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce