Welcome to the Economic Development web site for the Town of New Milford, Connecticut, USA
Whether you've reached this site through NewMilfordEDC.com, NewMilfordEDC.org, or the town web site at NewMilford.org, we hope that you find your way here often for information relevant to doing business in New Milford. We are a growth oriented community with a strong sense of identity with our 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.
New Milford Economic Development Commission
Vision Statement
The New Milford EDC exists to promote business development that will create sustainable wage jobs, expand the non-residential tax base and provide additional services desired by the people of New Milford in an atmosphere of smart growth and preservation of the unique character of the community.
Latest News
Special Meeting of the New Milford Economic Development Commission Meeting Scheduled for January 28, 2010
The New Milford Economic Development Commission will conduct a special meeting on Thursday, January 28, 2010, in the E. Paul Martin Room in Town Hall. The meeting will begin at 5:00PM. The principal purpose of the meeting will be to receive an update from representatives of New Milford Hospital on their continuing discsussions with Danbury Hospital. Members of the public are both welcome to attend and actively participate.
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)
Next Regularly Scheduled New Milford Economic Development Commission Meeting Scheduled for February 11, 2010
The New Milford Economic Development Commission will conduct its next regular meeting on Thursday, January 11, 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.
New Milford Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Gets Underway September 15, 2009
Municipal and state officials tossed ceremonial shovels of dirt this week outside the New Milford wastewater treatment plant, which is about to undergo a $30 million renovation that will be partly financed through state and federal funds and will protect the environment and boost economic development. (Read Full Article)
New Milford Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade and Expansion Approved by Voters on August 18, 2009
Voters approved a $21.96 million sewer plant expansion and upgrade project Tuesday with a vote of 772-244. (Read Full Article)
EDC NEWS ARCHIVES
Other Helpful Links:
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