Business Development Agencies

Whether you are interested in starting a business in Waterbury, moving your business to Waterbury or expanding your business to Waterbury the following links will provide you with information you need to achieve your goals.

Waterbury Regional Chamber
Waterbury Development Corporation
Connecticut Business and Industry Association
Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board
Department of Economic and Community Development

The Waterbury Regional Chamber is the region's foremost business network, resource and advocate. The Chamber advocates the needs of the region's business community on major issues. It serves its membership through programs and services, which enhance and improve a favorable business environment within Greater Waterbury.

Waterbury Regional Chamber
83 Bank Street
P.O. Box 1469
Waterbury, CT 06721
Phone: (203) 757-0701
www.waterburychamber.com

The Waterbury Development Corporation is the premier economic development agency servicing the City of Waterbury. WDC provides direct business financing as well as recommends technical assistance providers, financial counseling and site selection information. Waterbury Development Corporation

The Waterbury Development Corporation
24 Leavenworth Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
Phone: (203) 346-2607

The Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) is the largest business organization in the state. CBIA helps keep Connecticut businesses competitive by promoting favorable legislation and by sponsoring programs and events that facilitate success in an increasingly complicated business environment.

Connecticut Business and Industry Association
350 Church Street
Hartford, CT 06103-1126
Phone: (860) 244-1900
www.cbia.com

The Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board offers numerous services for adults, youth and employers in an effort to improve the workforce to meet the current and projected needs of the region.

Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board
249 Thomaston Avenue
Waterbury, CT 06702
Phone: (203) 574-6971
www.nrwib

The Department of Economic and Community Development is the state's lead agency for the development and implementation of policies, strategies and programs all of which are designed to enhance Connecticut's communities and business and housing environments. Department of Economic and Community Development

505 Hudson Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 270-8000
www.ct.gov/ecd