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The City of Norwalk, CT Office of Economic & Community Development created the Norwalk for Business website as a resource for business owners and entrepreneurs, developers and real estate agents who are interested in starting or growing a business.

10/20/2026

East Coast Kombucha Company, winner of the Innovations Initiative $20,000 Grand Prize, was featured in the Hartford Business Journal! 📰🍵

East Coast Kombucha Company started in 2019 when CEO and co-founder Steve Gaskin designed and built a brewery with no prior experience. He opened it just two months before the pandemic. Today the company brews certified organic kombucha in a converted textile factory on Chestnut Street in South Norwalk, and you can find it in 500+ stores across 10 states, including Stew Leonard’s.

The grant will fund a new shrink tunnel machine that replaces hand-fitting plastic carriers onto cans.

“This is going to help us to be more efficient, save money in production and, also importantly, just use less plastic.” – Steve Gaskin

Next up for East Coast Kombucha: two or three new states and 5,000 more gallons of production. Congratulations to the whole team! 👏

Read the full story at https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/norwalk-innovations-initiative-east-coast-kombucha-company/

📸 Pictured, left to right: Norwalk Business Development Manager Alex Cross; Steve Gaskin; Mayor Barbara Smyth; and Chief of Economic and Community Development Jay Habansky.

East Coast Kombucha Company Hartford Business Journal

10/15/2026

Congratulations to this year’s Innovations Initiative finalists! 🎉

Each of these Norwalk businesses brought a creative idea and a lot of heart to this year’s program. A big congrats to our $20,000 Grand Prize winner, East Coast Kombucha Company , and to all of our finalists:

🎙️ Factory Underground Studio
📐 Flat Vernacular
💐 Diana Margarette Bouquets
☕ Coffee + Community
🍛 Tropical Island Spice South Norwalk
🌿 Collaborative Natural Health Partners
💆 DTM Day Spa

Thank you to every business that applied. Norwalk’s small business community keeps getting more inventive, and we can’t wait to see what you build next. Learn more at NorwalkForBusiness.org

10/09/2026

Norwalk business owners and entrepreneurs! 🍕 Join us for the Norwalk Meet-Up hosted by WBDC and the Greater Norwalk Chamber, in partnership with the City of Norwalk. Join the Women's Business Development Council, the Greater Norwalk Chamber, and the City of Norwalk for the Norwalk Meet-Up. Meet and mingle with local business leaders, share ideas and inspiration, and make new connections over light appetizers (cash bar available).

📅 Tuesday, October 13
🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Coals Pizza, 9 Wall Street, Norwalk

The event is free, and registration closes at 5 PM on the day of the event. Register at https://ctwbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/980871

Women's Business Development Council (WBDC) Greater Norwalk Chamber Coals Pizza

09/18/2026

🏰 Big business insights are coming to Norwalk! ✨

What if you could learn from one of the world’s most recognized brands in leadership, customer experience and business excellence — without leaving Connecticut?

On September 23, the Greater Norwalk Chamber is bringing Disney Institute to The SoNo Collection for a full day of learning, inspiration and professional development. Whether you’re a business owner, leader, manager, independent professional or part of a customer-facing team, there’s something you can take away and put to work in your organization.

This is a great opportunity to bring world-class business insights right here to Norwalk — no flight to Florida required. ✈️

📅 September 23 | 9 AM–5 PM
📍 The SoNo Collection

🎟️ Reserve your seat: https://loom.ly/ECx30d8

Open to everyone, with group registration available!

09/10/2026

🎉 Big congratulations to Gorilla Commerce on being named to the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing companies!
As a locally operated business in Norwalk, this recognition reflects not just strong growth, but strong leadership, a talented team, and a commitment to the community that supports it. Way to go, Gorilla Commerce — we're proud to call you one of our own! 🦍🏆

06/25/2026

Happy hour goals meet island soul. 🍹🍍✨

Say hello to Ripe CaribbeanSoul Restaurant , one of Norwalk's newest culinary gems! Founded by Chef Eric Bryson, this spot is serving up authentic Jamaican atmosphere alongside dishes that taste just as incredible as they look.

From the vibrant tropical drinks to the massive pineapple bowls and crispy fried fish, Ripe is bringing a vacation state of mind straight to Norwalk. 🏝️🐟

Norwalk's small business community keeps getting better. Tag who you’re bringing with you to try that oxtail!

05/27/2026

To celebrate Norwalk Small Business Month, Business Development Manager Alex Cross hit the pavement to ask our local entrepreneurs one simple question: "If you had to describe the Norwalk business community in one word, what would it be?"

What does it take to run a business in Norwalk? Resiliency? Innovation? Collaboration? Find out how our local founders view the community they’ve helped build.

Shop small, eat local, and support the spaces that make Norwalk feel like home.

What is YOUR one word for the Norwalk business community?

05/22/2026

TODAY, MAY 22, 2026, IS THE LAST DAY TO APPLY! ⏰

This is your final call to submit your application for the Norwalk Innovations Initiative - a chance to pitch your business for up to $20,000 in grant funding from the City of Norwalk.

Business Development Manager Alex Cross sat down with Devan Markiewicz, the founder of . Devan made it all the way to the final pitch round last year, and she shares how the process didn't just offer financial opportunities—it completely transformed how she understands and operates her own business. 💼✨

Don't let the clock run out on your business growth. The deadline to enter Phase 1 is tonight!

🔗 Head to NorwalkForBusiness.org right now to apply.

05/15/2026

Ready to face the Sharks? 🦈💼

The deadline for the Norwalk Innovations Initiative is exactly one week away! We’re looking for Norwalk’s most innovative entrepreneurs and small business owners to pitch their ideas for a chance at up to $20,000 in grant funding.

Phase 1 closes May 22nd. If you have a Norwalk-based business (or plan to start one here) with 2–50 employees, this is your moment.

✅ Complete your educational program
✅ Submit your growth plan
✅ Pitch to our Norwalk-based ‘Sharks’

Stop thinking about "what if" and start applying. Apply at https://norwalkforbusiness.org/support-for-your-business/financial-resources/

05/11/2026

From a "Shark Tank" pitch to a physical expansion. 🦈✨

Meet Beth Iovinelli, the founder of Milk Street Lactation Support Center and a winner of last year's Norwalk Innovations Initiative. Beth took her big idea to the stage at the The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, pitched it to the city, and won the funding to expand her footprint in Norwalk.

Because of this grant, Milk Street was able to open a dedicated space for Tots Feeding Therapy, bringing essential care to even more local families. 🏥💪

Think you have the next great innovation for Norwalk? The clock is ticking!

🗓️ DEADLINE: May 22nd, 2026
🔗 APPLY NOW: NorwalkForBusiness.org

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