Five small firms in Avon, Guilford, New Britain, Rocky Hill, and Windham are getting money from the state’s Small Business Express Program (EXP), authorities say.
The latest batch announced Thursday for funding through the state Department of Economic and Community Development :
• iDevices, LLC of Avon develops products that incorporate wireless connectivity into Apple devices. The company is investing $100,000, and is receiving a matching grant of $100,000 and a loan of $250,000 for leasehold improvements, inventory, research and development, marketing, and training as they extend their Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled product line. iDevices is retaining nine jobs and will hire five new employees.
• Grow Home Organics LLC of Guilford manufactures innovative and patent-pending products for outdoor kitchens and gardens. The company is receiving a dollar-for-dollar grant matching its investment of $83,800, for the purchase of new machinery, marketing, and research and development. The company will create three new jobs.
• Connecticut Valley Bindery Inc. of New Britain is receiving a grant matching the company’s investment of $50,000 for new equipment, enhancements to existing equipment, and leasehold improvements. The company is retaining 27 and adding one new job.
• Wethersfield Offset Inc., of Rocky Hill is a commercial printing service, is receiving a grant matching the company’s investment of $55,721 for the purchase of new machinery and equipment. The company will hire two new employees.
• Fire Alarm Specialty Design, LLC of Windham designs fire and security alarm systems, specializing in healthcare, educational, municipal, commercial, and industrial occupancies. The company is investing $100,000 and receiving a matching grant for the same amount, and a revolving loan of $100,000 to expand, acquire new equipment, and train new hires. It will retain seven and add three new positions.
