Welcome to the Economic Development web site for the Town of New Milford, Connecticut, USA
New Milford, Connecticut is a growth oriented community with a strong sense of identity connected with its historic past. This site has been developed to assist existing New Milford companies in growing their business, out of town businesses looking for a new place to locate their company, entrepreneurs looking for help in starting a business, and local citizens seeking information about local business. A wealth of news items, business resources, contacts and helpful links are included in these pages.
The New Milford Economic Development Commission
Vision & Policy Statements
Latest News
Special Meeting of the New Milford Economic Development Commission Scheduled for August 26, 2010
The New Milford Economic Development Commission will conduct a special meeting on August 26, 2010, in the E. Paul Martin Room in Town Hall. The meeting will begin at 6:00PM. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss ways in which the EDC may be able to assist the Village Center Organization of New Milford in the planning and presentation of the VCO Fall Harvest Festival on October 10th. Members of the public are both welcome to attend and actively participate in this meeting. Agenda
New Milford Featured in Annual Economic Development Issue of Connecticut Real Estate Journal
New Milford's recent history of economic growth and it's ongoing planning for future expansion is featured in the July 16th edition of CT Real Estate Journal. Read the full article here.
New Milford Economic Development Now On 
Want to stay connected with what's going on in business within the Town of New Milford? Are you developing into a social media marketer (or want to be)? In addition to our existing presence on FaceBook, you can now join our LinkedIn group to discuss new business ideas for the Town of New Milford, job opportunities in your business that you would like to promote, specials or new business offerings in your business, or anything else you might think could be beneficial to the vitality of New Milford business and economic development. If you are already a LinkedIn member, you just need to log-in; go to Groups; and search for New Milford Economic Development. If you are not a LinkedIn member, become one by clicking here:
Next Regularly Scheduled New Milford Economic Development Commission Meeting Scheduled for September 9, 2010
The New Milford Economic Development Commission will conduct its next regular meeting on September 9, 2010, in the E. Paul Martin Room in Town Hall. The meeting will begin at 5:00PM. Members of the public are both welcome to attend and actively participate.
Economic Development Supervisor Earns National Designation - April 26, 2010
Vincent P. Nolan, Jr., Economic Development Supervisor for the Town of New Milford recently earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national recognition that denotes a mastery of principal skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal and professional growth. (Read Full Press Release)
Town Introduces New Development Services Team - December 11, 2009
Mayor Patricia Murphy announced the creation of a new Development Services Team, intended to guide the public and private development of land and buildings in the Town of New Milford. (Read complete press release)
EDC NEWS ARCHIVES
Other Helpful Links:
New Milford Economic Development on FACEBOOK
Town of New Milford Homepage (For help with local government issues)
The Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce (For those seeking a specific business)
The Village Center Organization of New Milford (For information on our classic New England village)
Connecticut Economic Resource Center (For businesses interested in doing business in CT)
Connecticut Department of Labor (For jobseekers and employers)
Connecticut Economic Development Association
Connecticut Economic Development Directory