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Connecticut Main Street Center

Diversity on Main Program

Connecticut

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Hartford

Connects minority business owners with vacant downtown storefronts, providing training, technical assistance, and a collaborative framework to advance equity, support entrepreneurship, and revitalize main streets in Connecticut communities.

Key Information

\ Matches minority business owners with main street storefronts
\ Twoyear support in host communities
\ Baseline data collection and stakeholder convening
\ Entrepreneur training and vetting
\ Collaborative framework for downtown revitalization
\ Focus on equity and inclusive economic growth
\ Partnership with Black Business Alliance and local governments

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Contact Information

michelle@ctmainstreet.org

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