Department of Economic and Community Development

Latest News
10/10/2008
DECD/CHFA Announces Consolidated Application
	The DECD/CHFA Consolidated Application has been designed to provide housing developers with a convenient way to apply for financing provided by the two state agencies. Previously housing developers were required to complete separate and different applications to each of the two agencies. The Consolidated Application is made up of two different workbooks, both of which are in Excel format.

10/10/2008
Governor Rell Announces Five-Point Plan to Maintain Free Flow of Credit to Connecticut Businesses
	Governor Meets with Bank Officials from Across Connecticut, Hails Strength of State Financial Institutions.

10/9/2008
Governor Rell: 28 Towns to Benefit from Latest Round of Small Cities Funding
	Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced the state has awarded $12.94 million in Small Cities grants to 28 towns for housing, infrastructure improvements and other capital projects.

10/3/2008
Governor Rell Announces $185,000 in Affordable Housing Grants
	Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced the state is providing $185,000 in technical assistance grants to four Connecticut municipalities to support affordable housing initiatives.

9/26/2008
Governor Rell: State Helps Leading Healthcare Diagnostics Company Stay, Expand in Brookfield
	Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that the state will assist Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics expand its Brookfield manufacturing facility, retaining 350 jobs and adding more than 70 new positions over the next two years.

9/18/2008
Governor Rell Announces Funding for Senior Housing in South Windsor
	Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that the state is giving a $1.735 million loan to help build an elderly rental housing complex in South Windsor. The funding comes from the HOME Investment Partnership Program, a federally funded effort to create affordable housing for low and moderate-income households.