Connecticut accepted Tuesday five more firms into its Small Business Express Program, authorities say.
The businesses announced one day after the governor disclosed Monday that five other firms are getting loans and grants in exchange for their pledge to grow operations and jobs in the state are:
• The Hartford Electric Supply Co. Inc. of Rocky Hill is a supplier of custom electrical cable assemblies and control panels. The company is investing $332,400 and is receiving a matching grant of $100,000. HESCO is expanding and improving its facility; buying production machinery and equipment, and computer software and hardware. HESCO will retain 49 and add three jobs.
• Hometown Waste LLC of Clinton, a residential and commercial waste removal and recycling company, is buying a new fuel efficient garbage truck to accommodate increased volume. The company is investing $140,000 and receiving a matching grant of $100,000. Hometown is retaining 16 positions and adding on new position.
• JDM Bookkeeping and Payroll Service LLC of Cromwell offers bookkeeping services along with financial software set-up and training for small business clients. JDM is investing $27,950 and is receiving a revolving loan of $25,380. Funds will be used for marketing and to add a workstation to the office. The company will retain two positions.
• Shayna B’s & the Pickle LLC of Ashford makes wheat-free, gluten-free, vegan-baked goods. The company is investing $18,000, and receiving a matching grant for the same amount for inventory, to purchase machinery and equipment and to conduct marketing. It will retain one position and add one position.
• Special Testing Laboratories Inc. of Bethel conducts lab and field tests and provides engineering services for an array of construction applications. The company is receiving a grant matching its investment of $12,322 to purchase soil testing and fire resistance testing equipment. Special Testing Labs will retain 18 and add one job.
