For Businesses

 

Photo Credit, Ira Nozik Photographers

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West Hartford has one of the most vibrant and diverse business communities in the state. 

As we look to attract and retain new businesses, and provide assistance and opportunities for our current businesses to grow, we are always focused on maintaining strong economic vitality.

West Hartford is home to an engaged community of businesses of all sizes and industries. From major manufacturing to main street restaurants & retailers and everything in between, we are the place for you. Supported by a dynamic town Economic Development department, one of the largest Chambers of Commerce in the region and five business and neighborhood associations, our community has what you need to support your business. 

 

 

For Current Businesses

West Hartford has businesses of all shapes and sizes, from startups to legacy corporations. The Town’s Economic Development staff and Chamber of Commerce are here to support the unique needs of each business to provide them with every opportunity to be successful in West Hartford. Here is a sample of items we can support you on: 

  • Site Selection and Real Estate Support

  • Workforce Development and Employment Services

  • Access to Capital

  • Permitting Assistance

  • Marketing and Building Brand Awareness

  • Advocacy

For Prospective Businesses

West Hartford has five distinct commercial districts and pockets of neighborhood business areas throughout Town. Whether you’re looking for office space, a retail or restaurant location, or industrial property for manufacturing, we have you covered! The Town’s Economic Development staff will work with you to find a suitable location and provide ongoing resources to help your business thrive.

 

For more information on starting your business in West Hartford, relocating your business to Town, or supporting your current business, please contact Economic Development Coordinator Kristen Gorski at Kristen.Gorski@WestHartfordCT.gov or (860) 960-6136

 

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West Hartford’s Economic Development

For a summary of West Hartford’s current demographic and economic information, please check out West Hartford’s Town Profile provided by our partners at AdvanceCT: Town Profile- West Hartford

Available Tenant Spaces

Check out some of our newest industrial, office and retail properties to find the perfect home for your business.

For lease: CT SiteFinder (zoomprospector.com)

Available Commercial Properties

Looking to purchase a property to relocate your business to or exploring opportunities for redevelopment? Look no further.

For sale: CT SiteFinder (zoomprospector.com)

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Our Economic Development staff can further assist you based on your individual needs and requirements. They are in regular communication with property owners, managers and brokers and can help identify additional tenant spaces and parcels that are currently available or will be available soon.

Development News
Including recently completed and ongoing projects:

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Kristen Gorski | Photo Credit, Ira Nozik Photographers

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Pegasus Place | Photo Credit, Robert Udolf

 

Please contact Economic Development Coordinator Kristen Gorski for more information at
Kristen.Gorski@WestHartfordCT.gov or (860) 960-6136

West Hartford’s In-Demand Office Space a Bright Spot in Struggling Sector

Hartford Business Journal

October 2, 2023

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West Hartford Poised for Apartment, Mixed-Use Building Boom

Hartford Business Journal

March 14, 2022

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Community Job & Resource Fair

September 29, 2021

West Hartford’s ‘Fast and Furious’ Pandemic Response

CBIA BizCast host Ali Warshavsky speaks with West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor and economic development director Kristen Gorski about their efforts to keep the town’s business districts thriving during the pandemic.

Cantor said her team was very proactive during the height of the pandemic, including purchasing and installing jersey barriers to create outdoor spaces for restaurants.

“We were one of the first communities in the state to expand outdoor dining and that was a real quick expansion,” Cantor said.

Gorski said communication between the town’s 4,000-plus employers was key to letting businesses know what state and federal relief dollars were available.

Photo Credit, Christopher Conway

For over 100 years, The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce has been serving local businesses and nonprofit organizations.. They provide a variety of resources to support business growth. The Chamber also advocates on behalf of the business community.  Their over 550 member businesses and organizations represent everything from large manufactures to sole-proprietor entrepreneurs and nonprofits. They have multiple committees such a FLOW (Future Leaders of West Hartford) and The Minority Business Network.

The Chamber facilitates over 100 networking opportunities each year to help businesses connect with each other. They hold several signature events annually, such as The Mayor’s State of the Town Address, Town of West Hartford Economic Development Update, their Annual Meeting & Spotlight Awards, and The Holiday Stroll.

 
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FLOW, Young Professionals Networking Event

FLOW, Young Professionals Networking Event

West Hartford Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting

West Hartford Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting

 
 

 “Over many years, I have had the opportunity to photograph many of the business owners in West Hartford. This gave me the opportunity to get to know what it is like to run a business in the town. When I decided to close my studio in Hartford, there was no doubt that West Hartford was the place to be.”

— Lanny Nagler, Lanny Nagler Photography

 

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