Tools to help your business start, strengthen and grow
Trusted Connecticut and federal programs gathered in one place—so you can find the right help, even when you don't know what to ask for yet.
Connecticut and federal business help—all in one place.
Current state and federal updates for local businesses and families, including workplace rules, funding and community programs.
All K–12 public school students can receive breakfast at the start of each school day. No application is needed; check with your school for serving times and locations.
Read the state announcement →The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division administers and enforces laws establishing minimum standards for wages and working conditions—regardless of immigration status.
Read the Wage and Hour Division overview →The U.S. Department of Labor’s voluntary PAID program helps employers review and resolve certain minimum-wage, overtime and family-leave violations.
Review the official PAID program →Employers should review six 2026 changes involving personnel records, lactation space, paid sick leave, leave notices and other workplace requirements.
Use the employer checklist →Connecticut farmers may apply for disaster-relief funding for documented losses caused by severe and unseasonable weather in 2023 and 2024.
Review eligibility and apply →Connecticut approved an average 15.1% increase for fully insured small-group plans. Open enrollment begins October 23, 2026.
Read the state announcement →Qualified Connecticut employers with fewer than 50 in-state employees may be eligible for an ICHRA tax credit of up to $1,000 per covered employee.
Review Connecticut tax updates →The state minimum wage will increase from $16.94 to $17.48 per hour on January 1, 2027. Employers should plan payroll and notice updates now.
See official wage information →Eligible employers may claim 25% of qualifying contributions to an employee’s CHET college-savings account, capped at $500 per employee per year.
Review the state tax guidance →