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And
it’s not just us making this claim: CERC (the
Connecticut Economic Resource Center) reports that “the
[Branford] community has an enviable location, business
climate and quality of life.”
As
you will discover, ours is an ideal community, especially
for bioscience and high tech interests. It’s no wonder
that several are headquartered here and that much of the new
space approved by the town in recent years has been for
laboratories in our commercial and industrial zones.
To quote one bio tech executive, “the town has been really
great to work with”.
With its business-oriented
environment, Branford offers its corporate residents,
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Low property taxes:
Branford’s
taxes are below the state and regional average,
but we but still offers full service (e.g., water and sewer)
with an excellent infrastructure. We are consistently
ranked high with many key economic indicators, such as our
effective tax rate, per capita income, and our municipal
bond rating - an Aa3 from Moody’s.
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Excellent intermodal transportation:
there’s quick access to Interstate 95 and 91, as well as
an easy rail commute to New Haven on the Shore Line
East, with direct connections to Amtrak and/or Metro North.
In addition to Bradley International Airport, Tweed-New
Haven Airport is only minutes away with offering
daily service to major cities. For those behind the
wheel, Branford has four points of access to Interstate
95, with improvements recently completed by the state
and federal governments including wider lanes, new access
ramps, and better lighting, making it safer for everyone.
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A quality school system, shoreline recreation, and a variety
of cultural outlets,
making Branford a highly desirable community in which
to work and live.
Please contact us with any questions about the
town, our business environment, and our Sound
location.
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