Supporting Your Business Is Our Business
Town of Groton Economic Development supports Groton’s local economy through business retention, business outreach and working with regional partners.
Business Retention & Expansion
The Town's Economic Development Commission and staff work with existing Town businesses to identify problem areas and assist with any expansion plans. Business retention efforts include:
- making the Zoning Regulations more business-friendly
- streamlining the Town's permitting process
- partnering with businesses making infrastructure investments
Business Outreach & Attraction
We aim to attract new businesses to Groton through:
- Raising awareness of our key industries
- Outreach to retailers and restaurants
- Working with businesses to find commercial space and sites
Regional Partnerships
The Town works with regional organizations towards collaborative efforts to boost economic development in the area, including:
- Thames Maritime Heritage Park
- Thames River Innovation Place (TRIP)
- Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (seCTer)
- Groton-New London Airport
- Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut
- Mystic Chamber of Commerce
Contact Us
Our economic development team is eager to help your business find space in Groton. Call Paige Bronk, Manager of Economic and Community Development at (860) 448-4095 or email him at pbronk@groton-ct.gov.
