Recall that old adage, location, location, location?
Danbury, Connnecticut, in Fairfield County, tops the list of best small city location to start a business.
According to website, Connecticut By The Numbers, in a survey of 1,269 cities, Danbury ranked 170 in the nation. It was the sole Connecticut city to earn a slot among the nation’s business-friendly small cities.
The Danbury area provides a vibrant small city location surrounded by small town living.
Additionally, business owners can choose from numerous highly rated towns to put down roots. All within just miles of the city. The Greater Danbury area consists of the city of Danbury plus the towns of Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, and Sherman for a total of eight towns. Redding and Ridgefield also border The City of Danbury.
While the jury is still out as to who coined the old adage, there is no question that for a brick and mortar location for your business start-up, location should be at the top of your list. In fact, it may be the single most important thing you do as a start-up. Careful determination in choosing a location is critical for most retailers, restaurants, and service businesses.
Advantages of starting your business in a small city.
Small cities can provide a greater potential for success than large cities. While there are drawbacks to small cities, for some, the advantages may outweigh the disadvantages. When considering a small city to start your business, these are some of the advantages your new business may enjoy.
- Potentially lower costs
- Opportunity to build strong relationships with your customers
- Be a big fish in a small pond
In Danbury, you will also enjoy “assets and resources include[ing] a pro-business climate, a creative, educated and talented workforce, an excellent education system, transportation advantages, a superior quality of life and much more.”
For more information, visit the Danbury website here.