Business Toolkit
Following is a list of resources (Small Business Reopening Resource Guide) that can help guide you, funders who work with small businesses, websites that are especially informative, and other relief programs that could help you. We hope you find this helpful and wish you much success. The state, its agencies and its partners are here to support you! DECD Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
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Business Resources:
Efficiency Programs & Rebates | Norwich Public Utilities Arts & Entertainment:
Recommended sources of authoritative, up-to-date advisories include: CBIA, SHRM, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, Connecticut Department of Public Health, OSHA, Ready.gov, and local public health authorities.
CBIA: AN EMPLOYERS GUIDE Additional Business Resources:
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Small Business Grants: Your Guide to Finding Funding – https://www.moneygeek.com/business/resources/small-business-grants/
Financial Resources and Grants for Women-Owned Businesses – https://www.moneygeek.com/business/resources/grants-for-women-owned-business/ Small Business Loans: How to Qualify – https://www.moneygeek.com/small-business-loans/requirements/ When you get a chance, could you take a peek? I think these resources fit well on you page at https://www.norwichchamber.com/economic-development.html If the issue is just transportation to get to a clinic, please know that Uncas, TVCCA, NHF, and UCSF have bus tickets to help. In dire situations, They take they to help. SEAT has added a bus from the Intermodal Transportation Center in Norwich Directly to the vaccination site at Foxwood and there had already been a bus to take people to Mohegan Sun.
Norwich Human Services is very interested in helping to get all our vulnerable populations to vaccination sites. Please reach out to for anything…help in registering, info on clinic, transportation,. Etc… Norwich Human Services | 860-823-3778 Rose City Senior Center: (860) 823-3700 Transportation is now available for seniors or residents of Norwich / Montville with disabilities to out-of-town medical appointments. Please call Anne or Mike at 860-889-5960 to check for availability. The New London Senior Center, (860) 437 6339 The Eastern Connecticut Transportation Consortium, which serves people who are over age 60 or disabled in Bozrah, East Lyme, Griswold, Groton, Ledyard, Lisbon, New London, North Stonington, Preston, Salem, Stonington and Waterford. Need help with your heating costs now that it's getting colder? Apply for heating assistance today! You can make an appointment through our automated system (860-425-6681) or get your application started online. CLICK HERE
A little help on how southeastern Connecticut seniors who are homebound or don’t have transportation for vaccinations and appointments.
Rose City Senior Center: (860) 823-3700 Transportation is now available for seniors or residents of Norwich / Montville with disabilities to out-of-town medical appointments. Please call Anne or Mike at 860-889-5960 to check for availability. The New London Senior Center, (860) 437 6339 The Eastern Connecticut Transportation Consortium, which serves people who are over age 60 or disabled in Bozrah, East Lyme, Griswold, Groton, Ledyard, Lisbon, New London, North Stonington, Preston, Salem, Stonington and Waterford. If you need support finding resources for you and your family during the COVID-19 pandemic, dial 2-1-1, or visit 211ct.org. There are several food pantries and food banks in the state of Connecticut. With help from users like you we have compiled a list of some. If you know of a listing that is not included here please submit new food pantries to our database.
Visit www.foodpantries.org to see how YOU can GIVE BACK in your local community. The CARES Act Provides Assistance to Small Businesses
Great resources for Businesses and Workplaces: Plan, Prepare, and Respond provided by the CDC. 
Uncas Health District.
If you have any questions, concerns, please contact the District at 860-823-1189. 
Great information for Regulated Establishments provided by the Ledge Light Health District.
CT NOFA Farm and Food Guide
LOCAL FOOD BANKS: https://www.uwsect.org/foodbank/food-distribution-sites Additional Business Resources: All employers should be implementing strategies to protect their workforce from the coronavirus while ensuring continuity of operations.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Guidance for Employers to Plan and Respond to the Coronavirus Strategies and tips to protect your workforce Shareable social graphics on how to keep families, schools, and businesses safe, and what to do if you get sick provided by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Volunteer & Donation Opportunities:
For a list of volunteer and donation needs, visit the Volunteer & Donation topic page. CLICK 2*1*1 Meals for School Children
Groton Public Schools’ Student Nutrition Program New London Public Schools’ Child Nutrition Program Norwich Public Schools Food Service Additional contact information to support your local businesses
Educational Resources By Grade
Services Available & Volunteer Opportunities The American Red Cross has expressed an urgent need for blood due to Coronavirus Outbreak. Learn more about coronavirus and blood donation. |
