1.Q. What is the cost of living for our part of the country?
A. http://stats.bls.gov/
2.Q. Where can I find information about the number of companies in the state or a region of the state?
A. http://censtats.census.gov/cgi-bin/cbpnaic/cbpdetl.pl
3.Q. Where can I find specific information about size, location and industry breakdowns of Connecticut companies?
A. http://www1.ctdol.state.ct.us/lmi/EmpSearch.asp
4.Q. Where can I find information about business openings and closings throughout the state?
A. http://www1.ctdol.state.ct.us/lmi/busemp.asp
5.Q. I am interested in taking a product or service into an international market. Where do I start?
A: U.S. Commercial Service :Contact – Melissa Grosso
Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) : Contact – Laura Jaworski
6.Q. What are some of the programs and services offered by the state or federal government for helping Connecticut companies go global?
A: Examples of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) Export Programs and Services
7. Q. Where can I find information about Connecticut companies already involved in international trade?
A: 2009 Survey of International Trade
8.Q. Where can I go to talk with others industry leaders about exporting a good/service?
A: Connecticut District Export Council
9. Q. What are some of the available resources for learning about international trade?
A: International Trade Events page