Community Development

With comprehensive business incentives, an active Chamber of Commerce, and a strong dedication to workforce development, Hamden, Connecticut is one of the nation's top cities for starting or growing a business. The Department of Economic & Neighborhood Development strives to be responsive to the business community’s needs, and provides a variety of initiatives to support them. And with great schools, community programs, and quality of life, you'll want to get to know Hamden better. Start here and see why business thrive in Hamden!