in Bridgeport

Incentives
There are a variety of benefits available to companies considering relocating to or expanding within Bridgeport. Many of these incentives are based on Standard Industry Classification (SIC) Codes, the location of the property, and the type of investment made.  There are Economic Development Zones within Bridgeport, and other City and State programs that offer development incentives in the form of tax relief.   There are also agencies that provide financing for Bridgeport Businesses.

City Government
"My administration will continue to reengineer City government to streamline procedures to make the economic development experience in Bridgeport more predicable.  Our 'one-stop-shop' initiative will make licensing and permitting friendlier for developers..." John M. Fabrizi, Mayor

Bridgeport Economic Resource Center
The Bridgeport Economic Resource Center (BERC) provides assistance and information to businesses wishing to relocate to or expand within the Greater Bridgeport, CT area.  BERC is a privately funded, non-profit organization created by a partnership of Greater Bridgeport businesses, utilities, institutions, city and state government.