Business & Community Development

With over 60,000 residents, The City of Meriden celebrates the unique cultural diversity that we have to offer. As a thriving destination in the heart of Connecticut, Meriden offers interested businesses the many benefits of a big city with a charming small-town feel. To advance innovation and growth within our City, services are offered through the following departments.

Our Economic and Community Development Department serves as an active, ongoing support resource for businesses and others interested in doing business in Meriden. By collaborating with a local stakeholders in a variety of public and private sectors and partnering with aspiring and existing entrepreneurs and corporations, we promote growth and drive innovation for Meriden businesses can grow and thrive.

We assist with launching new businesses, attracting existing businesses to relocate to our city and encourage our current businesses to stay with tax incentives and grant opportunities available to those who qualify.

For more information, please contact:

Victoria Pasion
Economic Development Specialist
Phone: (203) 630-4151

Services for Nonprofits

The City’s nonprofits play a pivotal role in maintaining the social fabric of our community. To support their ongoing service, the Community Development activities offer a number of grant opportunities to local nonprofits. Through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City offers funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to support programs and services for local residents in need.

For more information, please contact:

Jeanette Muñoz Allam
Community Development & Grants Administrator
Phone: (203) 630-4105