Economic Development

The Importance of Business

The town of Ledyard is the home of many great companies and firms. Large and small, we value them all and hope to foster a productive, positive relationship.


Goals

One of the prime goals of the Ledyard Economic Development Commission is to increase our town’s commercial and industrial tax base. Over the years, there have been many efforts to accomplish this.
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Overview

Ledyard is a suburban community. In 2021, an estimated 5% of the town’s grand list came from commercial/industrial enterprises. That number has real implications for all of us. We rely on residential property taxes to fund the bulk of town services and that reliance leads to difficult choices for town officials and residents, even in good economic times.

Focus on Existing Business

Ledyard is a great place. We value our open space, our history, our cultural events, farming and our schools. The volunteers that work for our community make Ledyard a special place in many ways. The local business community, also, makes Ledyard special and we need to value it. There is no better way to grow our commercial tax base than to support and nurture the businesses already here. In the economic development world, it is called business retention. To us, it just makes sense.

Resources & More Information

GIS Information

New GIS Mapping and photogrammetry can put a lot of information at your fingertips. For more information, see our Geographic & Property Information Network page.
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Agriculture

The Farmer's Market is held Wednesdays starting in June, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. For more information, visit the Ledyard Farmers' Market website.
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