Doing Business in Chester
EDC Business Guide
The EDC has prepared a guide to help you through the processes of starting, expanding or relocating your business to the Town of Chester. You will find general information in a wide variety of topics. Specific information will be outlined for you about town requirements. Information that is specific about the town is included and contact names will also be noted for the staff member that can help you at the town hall.
EDC Strategies for Economic Development
- Foster communication among Chester businesses and encourage them to support each other.
- Retain Chester businesses by complementing their promotional efforts with our own and encouraging the development of properties that will meet their changing needs.
- Attract businesses that would benefit Chester by making them aware of all that Chester has to offer and directing them to available properties in town that may suit their purposes.
- Reach out to commercial property developers who are willing to work within the guidelines of our Plan of Conservation and Development and convince them that Chester is a good place to make an investment.
- Advocate the creation of regulated zones that can accommodate businesses beneficial to our town.
- Help businesses to find employees by working with schools, transportation providers, and owners of town properties suitable for housing a diverse workforce.