West Hartford boasts a strong retail and service business network, dynamic shopping and dining districts, manufacturing and industrial areas. You will find one-of-a-kind products and services in each of our business districts: Bishops Corner, Park Road, Corbins Corner, Design District on New Park Avenue, Elmwood and West Hartford Center.

The Bishops Corner Neighborhood Association (BCNA) is a not-for-profit organization comprised of local residents, businesses, non-profits, and advocates for the Bishops Corner Neighborhood of West Hartford. Specifically, our goals include: beautification of Bishops Corner, increased pedestrian and bicycle safety, to facilitate communication with residents, businesses and not-for-profits, and play an active role in redevelopment projects in Bishops Corner.

In order to accommodate the schedules of all members, we meet many times per year offering both morning and evening meetings. View the current BCNA events and meetings. Please contact BishopsCorner@Yahoo.com for more information.

Blue Back Square is a unique shopping, living, dining, and entertainment destination anchored by Crate & Barrel, Barnes & Noble and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas. Blue Back also has many upscale restaurants and retailers such as The Cheesecake Factory, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, Playa Bowls, World of Beer, and Casper. Centrally located in one of the most vibrant and exclusive neighborhoods of West Hartford and regionally accessible to all of Central Connecticut, Blue Back Square is where people eat, shop, live, work, and play. Luxurious, loft-style apartments are just steps away from shops, restaurants, and everything you’ll need - It's all here! 

Why not start at The Center of everything? It’s all right here: exceptional shopping, delightful dining, and stellar services. West Hartford Center has all the charm of a traditional main street shopping district, with many locally owned businesses striving to offer that old-fashioned personal service. Come for a visit and discover for yourself why West Hartford Center is one of the best little downtowns in New England. Shop. Dine. Stroll. Join the experience! Follow West Hartford Center on Facebook and Instagram.

The Design District of West Hartford is a not-for-profit association made up of trusted, knowledgeable professionals who offer exceptional products and superior service in home remodeling, design, fitness, wellness, media, retail, food, and hospitality. The Design District proudly represents a growing membership of diverse business owners who are dedicated to attracting new businesses to the 06110 zip code with a goal of contributing to neighborhood improvement through brand awareness, economic development, streetscaping, and beautification projects. Named Economic Driver of the Year for 2020 by the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce, the Design District is proud to be at the forefront of revitalization in West Hartford.

The Elmwood Business Association is a not-for-profit organization made up of business owners and representatives from the Elmwood section of West Hartford. At monthly meetings, members discuss activity in the area including police, government, community and business related issues. Representatives from the Town and State government are frequently in attendance. 

Meetings are held the first Friday of the month at 8:30 a.m. at WeHa Brewing & Roasting Company, 141 Shield Street,West Hartford, CT 06110 . For more information, contact Dr. Rick Liftig at srick@snet.net.

The Park Road Association is a not-for-profit organization made up of businesses, property owners, residents and individuals. It’s an advocate for the neighborhood and interacts with state and local government as needed to benefit of the neighborhood. The Association is involved in many activities which address safety, business promotion and quality of life issues.

Members get to share their views at monthly meetings at which they also receive updates from the West Hartford Police Department and other governmental agencies. For more information, contact Tracy Flater, tflater@playhousetheatregroup.org, (860) 523-5900 ext. 12 or John Paindiris, John@effiesplace.net.

The Park Road Association is an affiliate of the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce. Major annual events include the Park Road Parade, the Celebrity Breakfast and Community Clean-Up Walks.