City Population: 79,500
Job Growth: 7.13%
Median Home Price: $335,658
Website: http://www.ci.danbury.ct.us/
Connecticut's reputation for being one of the best-educated and most productive workforces in the country makes Danbury a great location for starting or relocating a small business. The 7th largest city in Connecticut, located just an hour north of New York City, has seen a noticeable population growth in recent years.
The City of Danbury has an Office of Economic Development (OED) whose mission revolves around leading marketing efforts to those interested in relocating their business to Danbury. The OED also strives to deliver services that will encourage business and community development. The OED helps to create and retain jobs at local businesses by offering services such as business retention, workforce development, and transportation improvements.
Spending some time researching your idea, writing a business plan, and scouting a location will significantly increase your chances for success. There are a number of free and low-cost services that can help you get your business off the ground:
The following organizations provide help getting loans and other types of financial assistance for businesses in Danbury.
For general information on small business loans and financial assistance visit the Financing Your Business page.
To legally operate a business in the city of Danbury, you'll need to obtain all necessary business licenses, operating permits and registrations.
In addition to city permits, you will also need to register your business with the federal government and State of Connecticut. Visit the Connecticut General Licensing page to learn about obtaining necessary federal and state licenses, permits and registrations.
Small business owners in Danbury can take advantage of a few of tax credits.