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Connecticut Entrepreneurial Resources
This is Step One. If you haven't already done so, browse our list of Connecticut entrepreneurial resources. These are state-level resources that can be very useful to Hartford entrepreneurs . . . and any
entrepreneurs in Connecticut for that matter.
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 Hartford, Connecticut
Did you know that approximately 121,000 people live in Hartford? That's the count according to recent census data.

Hartford, Connecticut Newspaper Advertising
Want to advertise a Hartford, CT business? If you are already doing business in Hartford, 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 Hartford, Connecticut.
Radio Advertising Hartford, 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 Hartford, Connecticut
If you are a first-time entrepreneur, just starting a business for the first time, we've written a guide for starting a business in Hartford, CT.
Business Demographics for Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford has more than 3,000 companies located within its borders. The largest
business types are:
| Business Type | # of Businesses |
| Offices of Lawyers |
246 |
| Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) |
139 |
| Full-Service Restaurants |
105 |
| Limited-Service Restaurants |
89 |
| Religious Organizations |
74 |
| Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores |
72 |
| Parking Lots and Garages |
63 |
| Other Individual and Family Services |
52 |
| Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings |
50 |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) |
47 |
| Food Service Contractors |
40 |
| Offices of Dentists |
37 |
| Child Day Care Services |
33 |
| Commercial Banking |
33 |
| Direct Life Insurance Carriers |
32 |
| General Automotive Repair |
32 |
| Civic and Social Organizations |
30 |
| Insurance Agencies and Brokerages |
28 |
| Temporary Help Services |
28 |
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers |
28 |
| Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores |
27 |
| Securities Brokerage |
27 |
| Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations |
26 |
| Other Social Advocacy Organizations |
26 |
| Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) |
25 |
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