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 Corinne Piazza, Manager of Economic & Community Development at (860) 446-5981 or email at cpiazza@groton-ct.gov.
