Meetings scheduled, grant opportunity available

The Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the following events. For information, registration and a full schedule, visit www.nwctchamberofcommerce.org

Meetings: All meetings are held on Zoom until further notice. Go to nwctchamberofcommerce.org and click on “calendar” at the top of the page to register.

Nov. 23, Leads 1, 1 p.m.

Nov. 24, Business with Breakfast, hosted by ECAD, 8 a.m. Nov. 25, Leads Group 2, 8 a.m. Dec. 17: The Chamber of Commerce’s Celebration of Success is being held virtually this year. We would appreciate your nominations for Business Leader, Community Leader and Quality of Life.

Grant program

DECD is now accepting applications for the Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program. Small businesses and nonprofits in Connecticut with a 2019 annualized payroll of less than $1.5 million OR 20 or fewer employees can receive a onetime grant of $5,000. All funding will be disbursed by the end of December and will not require repayment. The grant can be used for rent, payroll, utilities, inventory or complying with the CT Reopen Business Sector Rules. Full details including eligibility requirements, a schedule for virtual office hours, FAQs, other resources, and the application can be found here.

The $50 million program, funded from Connecticut’s portion of the federal CARES Act, will provide aid to small businesses and nonprofits that continue to be negatively impacted by COVID-19.

The grant application is only available for a limited time and is expected to close at 5 p.m. Nov. 19. For information, call 860-5002333 or email decdctrecovery@ ct.gov with questions.