Located midway between the New York City and Boston markets and host to the world's largest resort casino, Ledyard is strategically positioned for cutting edge business. Reflecting Ledyard's agricultural heritage and new position as an epicenter of the regional economy, there are exciting business opportunities available. Ledyard is home to over 300 businesses and boasts over 500 acres of available land conveniently zoned for industry, commerce, resort recreation, and retail. Our professional staff provides streamlined preliminary reviews for development teams seeking to construct new facilities making the permitting process more predictable. The Town offers a competitive tax incentive program for eligible businesses seeking to expand or relocate in the community. Accessible by interstate highways 95 and 395, rail lines, an airport, and an industrial water port, the Town's transportation system provides the necessary logistical capacity for your business and customers.

With space available in its Commerce Park and attractive commercial, resort, and industrial sites available for development with the full support of Town officials and staff, Ledyard is committed to business growth. Two key trade areas- Ledyard Center and Gales Ferry- are currently underserved by retail services, detailed plans and zoning is in place to create retail and service nodes in each location. The Town has undertaken improvements to encourage development by doubling the size of its water system and improving sewer capacity to facilitate economic growth.

For a community profile go to the Community Profile page.

Information related to the Town’s Economic Development Commission can be found on the Economic Development Commission page.

For information on the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut go to http://www.chamberect.com.