The Middletown Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) is a partnership of the City of Middletown and the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce to increase business opportunities for Middletown residents and businesses located in Middletown. The MSBDC provides one-on-one business counseling and entrepreneurial educational opportunities to prospective business owners. 

During the past year, MSBDC has met with 210 individuals, approximately one third of which are presently in business, and conducted a monthly Exploring Small Business Ownership workshop on Monday evenings at the chamber for those considering becoming an entrepreneur. Businesses have ranged from start-up sole proprietors to long established Middletown employers seeking guidance on marketing in a down economy. MSBDC has assisted a number of firms with financing, either from their own bank or non-bank lenders, with guidance throughout the application process.

Even if you are not a Middletown resident or planning on opening a business in Middletown, please check out the links below.  Most of these resources are universal and will help any potential entreprenuer evaluate their business idea and get started.  Good luck!

Take the Entreprenuers Quiz

Fundamentals of Business Manual

Getting Started Checklist

Business Plan Template

Instructions for Business Plan Template

Projected Cash Flow Template

Sample Business Plan Text

Links to Business Forms

City of Middletown Economic Resources

City of Middletown Trade Name Adoption Form

If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact Paul Hughes at 860.347.6924 or email him.