Economic Development

The priorities of the Economic Development goals include:

• Development of programs, services, incentives, events, and processes that maximize business retention, attraction, and development
• Activity that compliments residential and business interaction
• Promotion of investment into the community

Initiatives

Support & Develop Transit Center

Creation of a multi-access, multi-transit supporting facility in downtown Thompsonville.

Promote Small Business

Create a business-friendly culture that attracts new businesses and supports and sustains current businesses throughout town.

• Streamline planning and building processes.
• Explore economic incentives for new and existing businesses.
• Engage of businesses to help explore options.

Support Thompsonville Revitalization

Understand and support the activities, plans, and events that promote the revitalization of downtown Thompsonville.

• Engage community for support.
• Provide necessary funding when appropriate.
• Explore housing incentives.
• Examine vacant property inventory.
• Support and approve zoning changes.
• Explore zoning tax incentives.

Completion of Economic Analysis/Impact of Casino

Completion of a professional economic impact study on the development and building of a casino across the State line in Springfield, MA.

Select & Work with Preferred Developer in Thompsonville

Selection of and partnering with a single developer or several developers that share the town's vision and plan for the development of downtown Thompsonville.

• Completion and prioritization of vacant/available property inventory