Burlington


Where Small Business is Big Business


Burlington

The Town of Burlington is a living example of New England's proud and hardworking history, retaining its distinctively rural character since its founding in 1806.

Located at the foot of the Berkshires in west-central Connecticut, Burlington features quality housing, plentiful open space and atraditional town center. Identified by the U.S. Census as one of the fastest growing towns in Connecticut, Burlington grew 15% between 1990 and 1994. This growing population, coupled with ample opportunities for commercial developemtn at the Town's historic core, makes Burlington an ideal place to locate a small company, open an office or develop a restaurant or retail business.


A Favorable Climate for Small Business

While the surrounding region boasts such big industries as health care, insurance, telecommunications, Burlington welcomes small and fledgling businesses into its community.

The ten-mile radius market area of Burlington includes a total of about 290,000 people and a labor force of roughly 150,000. Employment in this market area is greater than in any other part of the Central Connecticut region.

Burlington offers many business opportunities, particularly in its Central Business District. This zone was created specifically to nurture business. There are nearly a dozen parcels available for development in or near the center. All are located on or close to Route 4.


Town officials and a newly independent Chamber of Commerce, are available to assist commercial developers, lend a guiding hand through the approval process and support the ongoing needs of business-owners.


Our Population

Burlington's residents are well-educated. More than 29% of adults over the age of 25 hold college degrees, and more than 12% have earned graduate degrees. About 30% of residents are currently in school, and standardized tests show that Burlington students are academically accomplished, scoring well above state averages.

Our Labor Force

The labor force of about 150,000 within a 10-mile radius of Burlington is considered to be one of the most inventive and productive around. These workers have the skills needed to build business.

Support for Business

In addition to the support offered through the Town of Burlington, resources are available through other agencies and institutions: The Central Connecticut Economic Development Alliance, providing:
  • development databases
  • information on development ready sites and available buildings

The Institute for Industrial & Engineering Technology at Central Connecticut State University, offering:

  • technical training
  • procurement assistance
  • human resource development
  • small business development loan programs

Transportation

  • Commuter Airline Service:
    Robertson Airport in nearby Plainville

  • Passenger & Cargo Service:
    Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks
    Mountain Meadows Airport, Burlington

  • Rail Freight Carriers:
    Boston & Maine Railroad and Conrail

  • Expressway Access:
    Routes 8, I-84 and I-91, in neighboring towns

  • Major State Highways:
    Routes 4, 179 and 69

Utilities

Abundant water resources are preserved for future use. A sizable area of land in Burlington is devoted to reservoirs and protective watersheds. Burlington is a significant source of high quality drinking water for the surrounding area.

Sewer locations in Burlington are served by public sewers.

Burlington is a Great Place to Live!

Living in Burlington offers all the pleasures of the New England landscape: a temperate climate, changing seasons, forests, fields, orchards and steepled churches! Over 1700 acres are perserved as state-owned open spaces and 84 acres are town-owned open spaces.

On Burlington's charming Town Green, several houses and churches have been recognized as historic sites by the State Historical Commission. Burlington residents have access to many resources:

Recreational Opportunities

Burlington has much to offer, including walks along many beautiful trails as well as fishing, kayaking and canoeing on the Farmington River.

Within a short drive one can also find:

  • Seven golf courses in a 10-mile radius
  • Renowned museums of New Britain & Bristol
  • Lake Compounce Amusement Park
  • Minor league baseball in New Britain
  • Skiing on Ski Sundown in New Hartford and on Mount Southington
  • Pick-your-own orchards and nature centers

For More Information

For more information on commercial development opportunities in Burlington, please contact the First Selectman at:
Burlington Town Hall
200 Spielman Highway
Burlington, CT 06013
Phone: 860-673-6789
Fax: 860-675-9312
Email: Burlington@snet.net
Web: www.munic.state.ct.us/burlington/

The Central Connecticut Economic Development Alliance

The Alliance provides development databases as well as information on development ready sites and available buildings. For more information, call (860)-589-7820. The Alliance is a sub-committee of the Central Connecticut Regional Planning Agency.

Email: ccrpa@ccrpa.org
Website: www.ccrpa.org

Economic Development Data and Information

  • State of Connecticut
  • Town of Burlington

    • Economic Development Strategy For Burlington Town Center

  • May 2003 Report - Economic Development Strategy (505 KB - PDF Format)

  • Map 1 - Study Area Boundary ( 176 KB - PDF Format)

  • Map 2 - General Market Area (1175 KB - PDF Format)

  • Map 3 - Existing Development ( 187 KB - PDF Format)

  • Map 4 - Primary Shopping Destinations ( 201 KB - PDF Format)

  • Map 5 - Recommended Strategy ( 188 KB - PDF Format)

    • Architectural Drawings/Plans for Burlington Town Center

  • Burlington Vision Statement

  • Potential Future View Looking into Library Lane - 1st View

  • Potential Future View Looking into Library Lane - 2nd View

  • View Looking into Existing Vacant Parcel opposite Library

  • Existing Formal Gravel Operation - Behind Library

  • Potential Future Development with Historical Theme

  • Archtectural Drawing - 1

  • Archtectural Drawing - 2

  • Archtectural Drawing - 3

  • Archtectural Drawing - 4

  • Archtectural Drawing - 5

  • All of the Above as a WORD 2000 Document (1.1 meg)

  • All of the Above as a PDF Document (2.6 meg)

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