Planning & Economic Development

For the Latest Information on Business Assistance Resources available During the COVID-19 Crisis, please see the links below.

• SBA Shuttered Venues Operator Grant

•  Apply for the Bridgeport Small and Minority Business COVID-19 Relief Grant
  

• Solicitar el Programa de Ayuda Financiera COVID-19 para Empresas pequeñas y minoritarias de Bridgeport
  

• CT Department of Revenue Services FAQs and tax changes for small businesses
  

•  Sector Rules and Certification for Reopen

• Reopen CT

• Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District Guide to supporting local businesses

• State of CT information, business resources

• Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act

• CT Dept of Labor, unemployment information for workers and business owners

• US Small Business Administration, disaster assistance
  

• Bridgeport Regional Business Council, Resource guide and operations information from individual members

• Service Core of Retired Executives, business mentoring

• Small Business Recovery Fund: targeting minority-owned, women-owned and other small businesses in underserved communities

 The Office of Planning & Economic Development (OPED) is a multi-disciplinary organization responsible for economic development, neighborhood revitalization, business development, planning and zoning, historic districts, local film & TV productions, land use, design review, building permits & inspections and related issues. Call the main office at 203-576-7221 to speak with us during the regular business hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Celebrating Greater Bridgeport Advertorial Resource Guide

Economic Development and Planning Brochure