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Connecticut Entrepreneurial Resources
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We've got information on venture capital groups in Connecticut, Connecticut angel investors, instructions on how to incorporate in Connecticut and much more.
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Useful Information on Bridgeport, Connecticut
Did you know that approximately 139,000 people live in Bridgeport? That's the count according to recent census data.

Bridgeport, Connecticut Newspaper Advertising
Want to advertise a Bridgeport, CT business? If you are already doing business in Bridgeport, it's important to get the word out and attract new customers. Newspaper advertising is a proven way to bring in new business.
Fortunately, we've made it easy to find out how much newspaper advertising costs in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Radio Advertising Bridgeport, Connecticut
The power of radio advertising should never be underestimated.
To make life a little easier for Carrollton business owners, we've assembled a list of radio advertising costs in your area.
Starting a Business in Bridgeport, Connecticut
If you are a first-time entrepreneur, just getting into business for the first time, we've prepared an article on starting a business in Bridgeport, CT.
Business Demographics for Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport has more than 2,000 companies located within its borders. The largest
business types are:
| Business Type | # of Businesses |
| Offices of Lawyers |
110 |
| Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) |
109 |
| Limited-Service Restaurants |
79 |
| Religious Organizations |
77 |
| Full-Service Restaurants |
67 |
| Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores |
52 |
| Offices of Dentists |
39 |
| General Automotive Repair |
35 |
| Janitorial Services |
32 |
| Insurance Agencies and Brokerages |
27 |
| Beauty Salons |
24 |
| Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings |
24 |
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors |
24 |
| Commercial Banking |
21 |
| Landscaping Services |
21 |
| Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance |
19 |
| Electrical Contractors |
19 |
| Other Gasoline Stations |
19 |
| Residential Remodelers |
19 |
| Convenience Stores |
18 |
| Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores |
18 |
| Machine Shops |
17 |
| Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) |
17 |
| Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores |
16 |
| Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers |
16 |
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