From Bob Stewart, Chairman of the Economic Development Commission

Welcome to Tolland, Connecticut’s Economic Development Website.  The Economic Development Commission consists of five members and two alternates who bring to the Commission a variety of community and professional experiences.  Its members understand the needs of businesses and developers yet also incorporate their perspectives as residents and local business owners in their commitment to fostering economic growth in Tolland and attracting and maintaining businesses in town.  The EDC works with an accomplished and dedicated Town staff to promote business development and to assist new projects through every step of the Town approval process.

Tolland is in the unique position of being conveniently located off of Interstate 84 between Boston and Hartford.  It is a town filled with historic heritage, New England village charm, a growing population and an excellent school system, all of which combine to provide ample opportunity for business growth.

In fact, Money Magazine’s July 2009 issue picked Tolland as the 27th “Best Place to Live” in the United States in 2009.

Indicative of Tolland’s growth and economic development aspirations are several on-going projects: Route 195, the primary entrance route to the University of Connecticut six miles south, continues to develop as a high tech corridor, providing facilities for university knowledge and research; the expansion of Tolland Business Park, home to the corporate headquarters of numerous firms, continues; and the EDC is working with the Planning & Zoning Commission and Town staff to develop a land use plan for the Gateway Design District between I-84 and the historic Tolland Green.  In addition, numerous locally-owned small businesses have opened in recent years, serving a population that is eager to embrace the small-business owner.

The Economic Development Commission and the staff of the Town of Tolland are committed to assisting both small and large businesses in their development or relocation to Tolland.  We encourage you to please contact us to discuss how we can assist you.