Economic Development Newsletter
March 2025: Rocky Hill
Rocky Hill is the second-largest town in the Chamberâs membership and boasts a strong economy comprised of retailers, restaurants, and the healthcare, service, and manufacturing industries among the over 1,200 businesses in town.
Read MoreFebruary 2025: East Hampton
East Hampton’s rural-suburban character, excellent schools, and recreational options – including Lake Pocotopaug, the Airline Trail, and numerous state parks – make it a desirable place to live, work, and play.
Read MoreJanuary 2025: Essex
Essex has evolved from a shipbuilding center to a more diversified economy that includes manufacturing, retail, restaurants, and a thriving tourism sector. In 2021, Essex was named the âPerfect Small American Townâ by Yankee Magazine.
Read MoreDecember 2024: Portland
Todayâs Portland is an economically diverse community with an in-demand small-town feel and a high quality of life for its residents and businesses.
Read MoreNovember 2024: Killingworth
Killingworth, founded in 1667, has an area of 35.8 square miles and is bordered by the Middlesex County towns of Durham, Haddam, Chester, Deep River, Westbrook, and Clinton.
Read MoreOctober 2024: Westbrook
With nine marinas, four miles of coastline, and the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, Westbrookâs economy is supported by tourism and recreation, manufacturing, retail, restaurants, and service-based businesses.
Read MoreSeptember 2024: Cromwell
Residents and businesses enjoy the suburban community’s conveniences with diverse retail and restaurant selections, the high quality of life and good school system, and access to nature at the River Highlands State Park for hiking, walking, camping, and bird watching overlooking the Connecticut River.
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