From the office of Senator Richard Blumenthal. More information at: www.blumenthal.senate.gov/covid-19-resources

With the reopening of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), many organizations in CT are providing no-cost assistance to small businesses seeking to apply. These organizations play a key role in facilitating access to PPP, EIDL Advance: New Grants for Businesses in Low-Income Communities and other relief programs. Local organizations are offering no-cost assistance – help understanding the relief programs and how to apply.

The Black Business Alliance, (877) 459-0002, www.bbusinessalliance.org
Connecticut Small Business Development Center, (877) 723-2828, www.ctsbdc.com
Entrepreneurial Center & Women’s Business Center – University of Hartford, (860) 768-5681, www.hartford.edu/wbc
SCORE Mentors, (800) 634-0245, www.score.org
Southern Connecticut Black Chamber of Commerce, (855) 856-1791, www.scbcc.us
Spanish American Merchants Association, (860) 278-5825, www.samact.org
Women’s Business Development Council, (203) 353-1750, www.ctwbdc.org