Town Business Resources
Starting or Locating a Business in Chesterfield
There are many reasons to start or locate a business in Chesterfield!
Great Access
- Interstate 91 is within 7 miles of Chesterfield
- Route 9, which goes through Chesterfield, is a major regional route between New York and Maine
- Amtrak service for the area is within 10 miles of Chesterfield
- Closest airport for general aviation is within 10 miles
- International airports are within 1.5 hours of Chesterfield
Business-friendly Environment & Infrastructure
- No sales tax or income tax
- High speed internet is available
- Three phase power is available
- Commercially zoned land is available
- Town administration is pro-business
- Business-friendly development processes
- Business community includes businesses with hundreds of employees to businesses with a single employee
- Skilled, educated local workforce is available
Educational Opportunities
- In-town elementary and middle school
- Regional high school with vocational center
- 12 institutions of higher learning are within 25 miles
- A center for advanced manufacturing in the region
- 4 graduate schools are in the area
Recreation
- Pisgah State Park, the State’s largest park, and Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area are located in Chesterfield
- Approximately 6000 acres of conservation land and town forests are located in Chesterfield
- Enjoy boating, fishing and swimming on the Connecticut River and on prestine Lake Spofford
- Hiking, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling is available
- 19 ski areas are within 2 hours of Chesterfield
- 8 Golf Courses within 25 miles
- Recreation department activities at Ware’s Grove Town Beach
Quality of Life
- Rural charm with abundant outdoor activities
- Access to shopping, entertainment, and medical facilities without the city burden and costs
- Within 10 miles of numerous cultural centers for the arts and museums
- Medical services and two hospitals within a few miles
- Reasonable housing options are available