Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development

The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is a state agency focused on supporting and growing Connecticut's business ecosystem. The department provides comprehensive services across multiple areas including business development, small business assistance, community development, arts and creativity, film and digital media, historic preservation, and statewide marketing and tourism. Key functions include serving as a principal point of contact for in-state and out-of-state companies, coordinating local, state, and federal resources for small businesses, managing economic development capital projects, and promoting Connecticut as a prime destination for business and leisure travelers. The agency works to help businesses of all sizes compete and grow by leveraging the state's unique assets such as talented workforce, productivity resources, and concentration of leading-edge companies.