Incentives

Thank you for considering Meriden, CT for your business location and expansion! Besides being a centrally located, dynamic community, we offer several incentive programs for businesses of all sizes. Contact the Office of Economic Development to see if you qualify for one or more of the following business incentive programs.  

Summary of City of Meriden Incentives

Summary of State of Connecticut Incentive Programs

Incentive Programs for Small Businesses:

• Small Business Express Program
• Small Business Financial Assistance through the State of Connecticut
• Meriden Enterprise Zone – State Incentives
• Meriden Enterprise Zone – City of Meriden Incentives
• Manufacturers and Warehousing/Distribution Companies Locating Outside Meriden's Enterprise Zone
• West Main Street Incentive Zone
• East Main Street Incentive Zone 
• Meriden's Information Technology Zone (ITZ) Incentives
• Meriden's Manufacturing Assistance Program (MAP)
• C-Pace a State of CT Energy Program
• Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF)
• Manufacturing Innovation Fund Voucher Program (MVP)
• Department of Labor Programs (DOL)