Connecticut Offers Proximity & Access

Connecticut is within 500 miles of over 29% of the U.S. population, 30% of businesses, and 32% of the U.S. GDP. Connecticut is also within 500 miles of 66% of Canada’s population, 61% of Canada’s businesses.

Reaching these populations and business centers is highly convenient given Connecticut's central East Coast location, connections via I-84, I-91 and I-95, commercial and passenger rail services, an international airport and 3 deep water ports.

Connecticut’s Location Advantages

  • Between NYC and Boston. You can reach both cities via Amtrak 
  • Bradley International Airport and easy access to 6 other airports including JFK and La Guardia 
  • 4 Foreign Trade Zones
  • 3 deep water ports
  • 38 colleges and universities
  • Office space that’s $57-$71 per sq ft less than NYC (Cushman & Wakefield, 2021) 

These location advantages, along with Connecticut’s strong talent pool, has contributed to 2 Fortune 100, 15 Fortune 500 and 25 Fortune 1000 Companies locating here. Join them. 

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