Southern Connecticut Enterprise Region

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SeCTer is an economic development organization providing funding, development, counseling, and more to support southeastern CT businesses.


WHO THEY HELP
Manufacturers in southeastern Connecticut who want to have input on economic development on a regional scale and have advising support.

KEY OFFERINGS
  • Technical support
  • Business counseling
SERVICES
  • Facilitates match making events for Department of Defense industry.
  • Hosts general networking events.
  • Revolving loan funds to help cover loan amounts that banks will not guarantee (non-traditional loans). Loans typically cover equipment costs but also can cover land/real estate purchases in some cases.
  • Small business development counselor as a part of PTAC program.
  • SeCTer databases include demographics data and local GDP data that manufacturers can use.
  • Gets community input on comprehensive economic development strategy.
       ADVISORY SERVICES INCLUDE:
  • One-on-one business counseling.
  • Helping companies find financing options.
  • Identifying subcontracting opportunities.


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19-B Thames St
Groton, CT 06340
Southern Connecticut Enterprise Region (seCTer)


Paul Whitescarver

Executive Director

860-437-4659 (general phone number)

pwhitescarver@secter.org

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