The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development

The Cunnecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is a government agency based in Hartford, Connecticut. The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development is the state's lead agency responsible for strengthening Connecticuts competitive position in the rapidly-changing, knowledge-based global economy. The agency takes a comprehensive approach to economic development that incorporates community development, transportation, education and arts and culture. The agency is managed by the executive management team.