Material Suppliers and Community Resources

High quality sand blasting and powder coater in Milford.

Send designs to be laser cut in metal

The Pro Se Assistance Program provides outreach and education to applicants (also known as "pro se" applicants) who file patent applications without the assistance of a registered patent attorney or agent. USPTO employees cannot give legal advice.

An initiative to give support (grants and connections) to minority and women run small businesses.

Bank of America works with Community Lenders, also known as a Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs).

The NCCC Entrepreneurial Center’s Vision & Goals

The organization is a certified Community Development Financial Institution, a U.S. Small Business Administration Microloan lender, as well as an administrator of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving’s Nonprofit Support Program.

The Community Economic Development Fund or CEDF is a mission-driven, nonprofit, Connecticut economic development organization. We provide business loans in disadvantaged communities defined by the state.

The Foundation is a 501c3. Our mission is to provide effective resources for Educators ​and Entrepreneurs.

The Lab at ConnCORP (Connecticut Community Outreach Revitalization Program) is a learning and knowledge center—a laboratory for new ideas—a community hub and place to present, share, and exchange ideas about business ownership and entrepreneurship.

Startup Grind New Haven is dedicated to helping to build a community where local founders, business people, and students can support and teach one another.

The SBRC is the “City’s leading Entrepreneurship Clearinghouse” where new entrepreneurs and current business owners alike can obtain support and services that will support business start-ups and growth.

The BBA’s goal is to act as a business One-Stop organization for Black and minority businesses with an objective
to stimulate economic growth and sustainability through out Connecticut and across the nation.

Spanish American Merchants Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Connecticut to serve as a vehicle for the economic growth of businesses.

catalyze growth in technology and entrepreneurship in Connecticut’s urban centers.

An accelerator program for small business, non-profit, and for-profit support programs serving Connecticut entrepreneurs. Programs include a 10 week entrepreneur support program and 30 minute business advice sessions.

Co-working community

WBCs provide free, to low-cost counseling and training and focus on women who want to start, grow, and expand their small business.

Women’s Business Development Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing the tools and resources to help women thrive in business.

Connecticut Small Business Development Center’s trained and experienced full-time advisors work with a variety of small businesses in all industries and stages of development by providing no-cost advisory services. How can we help you today?

Agency of State of CT which works to create more economic development, innovation and foster startups in CT. They have a number of programs to support the growth of small businesses

A variety of resources and coaching services aimed at small businesses.

Legal firm

Software for creating CNC designs

Professional CAD design software

Parking garage near MakeHaven

Pizza place. Close and open late.

Bike shop

Barcade® is the Original Arcade Bar: a combination bar and arcade with a focus on classic arcade games and American craft beer.

Supplier and fabricator of all things metal. You can order all shapes and sizes of metal and even have them cut to size or fabricated into various shapes to order.

Metal by the pound