Doing Business Here
What’s Happening in Newtown
The Economic Development staff provides assistance to all Newtown businesses through seminar opportunities, business networking groups and connecting business to resources that are needed to grow and thrive in Newtown. Please contact Christal Preszler, Deputy Director for Economic Development and Community Development at christal.preszler@newtown-ct.gov or (203) 270-4282 with any questions.
Newtown Small Business Seminars
Newtown Business Networking Opportunities
- Newtown Chamber of Commerce >
- Stony Hill 4 Corners Business Association >
- Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity (SHOP) >
- Newtown Business Network >
- Flagpole BNI >
- Working Women’s Forum >
Labor Force
Newtown is strategically located within a 45 minute or less commute to 36% of Connecticut's total labor force made up of approx. More>
Transportation
Newtown's proximity to an extensive network of excellent road, air and rail transportation facilities allows its business community to be a part of the metro regions of New York and Boston, with convenient and rapid access. More>
Utilities & Telecom
Connecticut Light and Power (CL&P) is the largest electric service provider in Newtown. CL&P provides a comprehensive source of business assistance. More>
Government
Newtown operates under a Charter adopted in 1961 and most recently revised in 2012. More>
Buy Local Initiative
The State of Connecticut has a small business loan program offering small businesses and nonprofits up to $500,000 in loans and lines of credit. More>
Business Assistance
The State of Connecticut has a small business loan program offering small businesses and nonprofits up to $500,000 in loans and lines of credit. Learn about the range of resources available to businesses in CT. More>