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Fines increase to $10,000 for CT businesses that violate COVID-19 rules
Governor Ned Lamont signed an executive order Tuesday increasing the amount CT business can be fined for violating the COVID-19 sector rules and capacity limited. Businesses can now be fined $10,000 per violation.
Shop Small Stratford Day To Highlight Local Businesses
The town of Stratford is encouraging the community to support local, small businesses in its annual Shop Small Stratford campaign.
Westport Downtown Merchants Launch 'Downtown Dollars' Initiative
Westport Downtown Dollars is a digital gift card program designed to help the town's restaurants, shops and other businesses.
CT Backtracks on Restaurant Restriction, Allows Outdoor Dining Structures
Gov. Ned Lamont's administration will now allow restaurants to use tents and other structures enabling outdoor dining, an about-face from a restriction that went into effect on Friday.
Lamont orders some businesses to revert to Phase 2 COVID restrictions
Pointing to a growing number of COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, Gov. Ned Lamont on Monday tightened up restrictions for some Connecticut businesses less than a month after he loosened those rules to allow increased capacity at restaurants…
2 Women-Owned Businesses Open in Downtown New Haven
Yale University Properties has announced two recent women-owned business openings in downtown New Haven: a cafe and a boutique.
Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program Launches
The funds will assist small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the economic downturn caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
From Local Restaurants to Bookstores, These Connecticut Businesses Have Permanently Closed as a Result of COVID-19
Struck by the coronavirus pandemic and shuttered for safety, thousands of Connecticut businesses have faced low customer turnouts and devastating financial losses since March.
New Eatery In Stratford Hosts Ribbon Cutting
The deli serves American and Central American food and specializes in Salvadorian pupusas.
Connecticut Launches New Website To Aid Businesses
Gov. Ned Lamont announced the launch of a new website designed as an online, one-stop-shop where entrepreneurs can find information and create a checklist with everything required to start up or manage their business in Connecticut.
Website Packages Available for Small Businesses in Connecticut
Ads Needed, a Connecticut based Marketing Firm, is partnering with local businesses to provide a cost-effective website package. The recent wave of business shutdowns caused by COVID-19 has revealed the value of having an online presence.
15 Ways To Support Local Business During The Coronavirus Shutdown
The combination of businesses being required to temporarily shut down and people staying home has caused small local businesses to suffer. Some of this will be temporary, but some business owners will be forced to shut down for good.