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What We Offer To Help Your Business Grow . . .
Highly Skilled Labor Force
Over 50% of our high school graduates pursue higher education at either a technical school or four-year college. Hebron is third within the surrounding communities in percent of population with some college
or a degree. In addition, a network of excellent public schools, community colleges, technical schools, universities and four-year colleges provide well-trained workers for your firm.
Centrally Located with Easy Highway/Air Access to Major Industrial Markets
Routes 2 and 84 link Hebron to major commercial areas within Connecticut. Hartford, New London, and New Haven are within a thirty-minute commute. Additionally, both Routes 2
and 84 connect to interstate highways, affording access to major industrial markets within 500-mile radius of Hebron. These include Boston, New York, Montreal and Baltimore.
Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, is less than an hour away. This recently expanded air terminal is New England’s second busiest offering both passenger service and air freight
express. Commuter service for smaller aircraft located within a thirty-minute drive include Windham and Brainard Airports.
Ample, Affordable Land
(Look for our map in the Town Planning Department Section).
Central Business District with Full Commercial Services
Research shows Hebron is a leader within surrounding towns in percent of total service sector jobs, making it a regional service center.
Quality Living Factors
High livability factor with rich colonial heritage homes both historic and modern, wide range of parks and recreation facilities, beautiful scenic countryside.
Award-Winning Environmental Program
New open space policy which allows developers to make contributions to the open space fund in exchange for using certain approved wetland areas.
Civic and Professional Organizations
Variety of civic and professional organizations, working together for the benefit of Hebron’s business community.
Home to Popular Annual Special Events which are Strong Regional and National Tourism Draws
The Hebron Harvest Fair, for example, is the third largest agricultural fair in the state, drawing over 250.000 visitors annually. The Hebron Maple Festival has received national acclaim in Yankee Magazine, and
attracts visitors from across the Northeast.
Tax Incentive Program
Formulated by the HEDC, this plan offers tax abatements to encourage businesses to expand or move to Hebron. The plan follows state guidelines and allows businesses to qualify for a 2-year tax
abatement with a $500,000 investment, and a 7-year abatement with a $3 million investment. Companies must apply in advance, and must meet certain conditions,
such as be non-polluting with minimal impact on the town’s rural character. Likely candidates include corporate headquarters, corporate
satellite offices, campus-style office development, research and development facilities, light manufacturing and other multi-use facilities. The Board of
Selectmen has some flexibility in granting abatements on a case by case basis. Contact the Town Planner for details.
Click
here for a copy of Hebron's Economic Development Incentive
Program.
Pro-Active Economic Development Commission with a Business-Friendly Outlook
Some recent activities:
- Sponsored free seminars for Hebron businesses. Topics included local and regional resources, marketing, financing, and using the Internet.
- Commissioned Community 2000 Survey, the first of its kind for Hebron. Results showed most citizens favor balanced economic growth.
- Attended training seminars for EDC officials, such as those offered by the Connecticut Capital Region Growth Council to designate Hebron as a “Business Ready” community.
- Sponsored two-year photo/video archiving project to develop marketing tools such as a Web site, video and/or CD.
- Launched a Sister City project with Lac Brome (Knowlton), Quebec, to foster mutually beneficial exchange among municipal, educational, historic and business representatives.
- Obtained grants for feasibility studies on developing the Town Center, improving the Town Green, and building a business resource section at the library.
- Funded new topographical aerial survey map to facilitate planning and development.
- Built strong partnerships with local, regional and state development agencies and associations. Participated in local and statewide business expos to help market Hebron and the region.
- Developed Hebron’s first tax abatement policy.
Strong Alliance Between Government and Private Sector
Hebron provides a wholesome climate to establish and expand a business while preserving an exceptional quality of life.
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