The Economic Development Commission (EDC) was re-established in 2006. The EDC's mission is to organize and promote sound economic growth to Thomaston by stimulating the expansion of existing businesses, attracting new enterprises, and assuring a favorable community climate for new ideas and economic growth while respecting the character and history of the community.
The all volunteer Commission meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in Meeting Room #1, on the 4th floor of the Town Hall. Members of the Public, especially business owners and commercial property owners, are encouraged to attend.
To contact the Commission call (860) 283-8411
To view the 2023 meeting schedule click here
Members
| Current Members |
Term |
JEFFREY DUNN (D), Chairman
|
OCTOBER 28, 2019 – OCTOBER 27, 2023 |
| MATTHEW STANCAVAGE (D), Vice Chairman |
OCTOBER 28, 2020 – OCTOBER 27, 2024 |
| SUE HOLWAY (R), Secretary |
OCTOBER 28, 2022 – OCTOBER 27, 2026 |
MICHAEL MADOW (D)
|
OCTOBER 28, 2020 – OCTOBER 27, 2024 |
LISSA JENNINGS (U)
|
OCTOBER 28, 2019 – OCTOBER 27, 2023 |
| AMANDA BURCH (D) |
OCTOBER 28, 2021 – OCTOBER 27, 2025 |
| ALISSA MONTELEONE (D) |
OCTOBER 28, 2022 – OCTOBER 27, 2026 |
MICHAEL SWEENEY (R)
|
OCTOBER 28, 2021 – OCTOBER 27, 2025 |
SUB-COMMITTEES:
Video & Website: Jeff Dunn, Lissa Jennings, Amanda Burch
Downtown Development: Jeff Dunn, Matt Stancavage, Sue Holway
Business Relations: Mike Madow, Sue Holway, Matt Stancavage
Tax Incentives: Mike Madow, Matt Stancavage, Amanda Burch
ADVISORY COMMITTEE LIAISONS:
Naugatuck River Greenway: Amanda Burch, Michael Sweeney
150th Anniversary: Jeff Dunn, Amanda Burch
EDC STAFF
Stacey Sefcik, Land Use Administrator
(860) 283-8411x3 email
Laura Fitch, Recording Secretary
EDC Newsletter
Sign up for EDC e-blasts by contacting Stacey Sefcik at
ssefcik@thomastonct.org.
Economic Grants and Incentives
Town of Thomaston Tax Incentive Program
This program was developed in 2007 and underwent a major update in 2017. The purpose of the Thomaston Tax Incentive Program is to attract, retain and expand qualified businesses, to create employment opportunities, and to promote responsible economic growth to ensure Thomaston's future as a desirable community in which to live and work. Any business or property owner that invests at least $25,000 in real property improvements may qualify.
Information can be found here
State of Connecticut Enterprise Zone Program
Thomaston was approved by the state legislature as an enterprise zone town and adopted the boundaries of its enterprise zone in 2015 to include all commercial and industrial zones in Thomaston. Any qualifying real or personal property new to the Grand List may be eligible for a 5 year, 80% exemption of local property taxes, as well as state credits toward portions of the Connecticut Corporate Business Tax.
Additional information is available through the Town informational pamphlet and the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development.
Manufacturing Innovation Fund Voucher Program (MVP)
Provides financial assistance to Connecticut manufacturers to help them undertake innovative projects that will significantly improve productivity efficiency and competitiveness in the global marketplace.
More information can be found here.
State Trade Expansion Program
Provides funding through State reimbursements to companies involves in exports. The primary objective is to aid companies in expanding their export initiatives and to increase eligible companies’ export sales by spurring participation in export activities.
More information can be found here.
Please visit the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development website for additional state programs.
Available Properties
To view available commercial and industrial properties in Thomaston click here
(last updated January 23, 2023)
This list was created by Pat Santa Maria based on her independent research of available properties in Thomaston. It is for informational purposes only, and is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting. If you would like to add, change or delete anything, please contact Laura at 860-283-8411 or lfitch@thomastonct.org
RESTAURANT & DINING
Please support our local businesses; click here for a list of Thomaston's Restaurants and dining options.
Links
- ADVANCECT: Formerly called The Connecticut Economic Resource Center
- C-PACE: The Green Bank offers solutions for commercial buildings of all types to access green upgrades to new and existing buildings.