Fortune's inaugural Small Business Magazine for April 2008 has named Hamden, Connecticut one of the 100 best places in America to live and start a small business! Hamden came in #33 on the list, reflecting the town's focus on bringing in new business in manufacturing, health care, and services. There are several Enterprise Zones throughout the town with development incentives. Funding is available in the form of grants, tax abatements, and low-cost loans. The Economic Development office will help with information. This is a healthy trend in a sagging economy.
This recognition is an added bonus for a town that offers wonderful variety. Hamden is urban, suburban and even rural in some parts. The town covers 33 square miles in area and is home to over 59,000 residents. Its major employers are Quinnipiac University, several large health employers, and Town services and schools. Residential housing prices can range from $200,000 to $2,000,000. There is beautiful topography with rolling hills, trout streams and Sleeping Giant State Park with its 32 miles of hiking trails. Located directly north of New Haven, it offers quick access to a thriving cultural scene.
I have proudly sold homes in Hamden since 1991. If you have clients relocating to the area to start a business, work in healthcare or education, or work anywhere in New Haven County, please contact me for an information packet or for a referral.
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