Resources
To Strengthen Your Manufacturing Business
Reports, Tools & Expert Insights
Access the Information You Need to Succeed
The Smaller Manufacturers Association (SMA) provides members with a wide range of resources designed to help small manufacturers grow and stay competitive. From funding opportunities and industry reports to workforce development tools, our resources give your business the guidance and support it needs to thrive.
Data and Privacy Security Report
Data and Privacy Security Report
Use this report to stay updated on CT data-privacy requirements and best practices.
Apply for Scholarships
Apply for Scholarships
Explore available scholarships and apply online.
CT Manufacturing Strategic Plan
CT Manufacturing Strategic Plan
View Connecticut’s long-term goals for advancing manufacturing.
CT Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
CT Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
View current wage and employment data for CT industries.
Funding and Grant Opportunities
Funding and Grant Opportunities
Explore grants and funding programs available to CT businesses.
Opportunities to Connect and Learn
SMA events offer members a chance to gain insights, build relationships, and stay connected to the manufacturing community.
Engage with the SMA Community
From educational workshops to networking socials, our events provide members with timely insights, peer connections and professional growth opportunities. Whether it’s our annual golf outing or an industry seminar, SMA events help you strengthen your business and your network.
My father & I started Century Spring Mfg. in 1976. We were both working 65 hours a week and just breaking even. We didn’t have time to belong to a Trade Association. It wasn’t until I joined the SMA and networked with so many successful business people that our business really began to prosper.”
William WaseleskiCentury Spring Manufacturing
Although we are a bit different than the average member in our product line, as a manufacturer of handcrafted chocolates we still share many common issues and needs. The SMA has been a great resource with wonderful people and valuable information. We also love that many of the members have become our customers.
Carmen RomeoFascia’s Chocolates
I am happy with the ongoing partnership between Kaynor Technical HS Precision Machining and the SMA. For years they’ve supplied our students with many positive career connecting gratuities such as tours, job shadowing, awards and permanent employment. We are happy to have provided and continue to provide quality trainable workers which will continue to fill the local industry.
Tom KenyonPrecision Machining Instructor, Kaynor Tech. HS