Windham REGION

A business landscape fueled by natural beauty.

A productive present and a promising future.

Connecticut’s “quiet corner” is quintessentially New England in its authentic appearance and feel. The Windham region’s advanced manufacturing sector, however, is anything but quiet. The area is home to many companies that produce products for both the naval defense and aerospace industries. Also, within the bucolic landscape of classic New England villages, state parks and trails is a vibrant tourism sector comprised of first-class destinations for arts, entertainment, dining and lodging. Learn more about the region through the Windham Chamber of Commerce and the Northeastern CT Chamber of Commerce.

A highly educated workforce.

Windham County is home to the Eastern Connecticut State University, a public, coeducational liberal arts university in Willimantic, Connecticut.

Windham Mills.

Just one block south of downtown Willimantic, this historic mill sits along the Willimantic River with spectacular views of the river and waterfall. Today, this thriving business campus offers 283,000 square feet of mixed use space for office, manufacturing, housing and even retail and dining partners.

Downtown Putnam.

Nestled on the banks of the Quinebaug River, the town of Putnam boasts an artistic vibe with its downtown assortment of restaurants, bars, cafes, art galleries, boutiques, theaters and more, attracting desirable and appropriate business development while fostering a strong local economy and better quality of life for our neighborhoods. Check out DiscoverPutnam.com.

QVCC Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center.

With a machine lab, mechatronics and metrology labs, classrooms, conference space, and offices, this extraordinary 10,000 square foot facility provides hands-on learning opportunities for students and a location for manufacturers seeking customized training for current employees, attracting students and businesses from the Quiet Corner to the Eastern Connecticut shoreline.

On the Connecticut wine trail.

Sharpe Hill Vineyard in Pomfret and Taylor Brooke In Woodstock are just two of the vineyards in the region that offer both an inviting experience for visitors and an agricultural product representing the best of Connecticut.

Here are some of the companies you’ll work with in the Windham Region.

Tucked in among the beautiful countryside of Northeastern Connecticut, you’ll find towns and villages that are home to manufacturing powerhouses. We’ve listed just a few of them here.

Global manufacturer of precision engineered components for fastening and joining, shims, fastener installation equipment, and parts feeding systems....

Fresh, frozen, grocery, bulk, health and beauty. Everything for your store, kitchen or website....

Designs and manufacturers a diverse product line for the aerospace/defense, medical, consumer packaging, and automotive industries. ...

A global leader in the manufacturer of abrasive products is recognized worldwide for quality, consistency, and the highest levels of service. UA/SAIT manufactures a full line of bonded abrasives, including grinding and cutting wheels, sanding sheets, belts, PSA discs, carbide blades, and precision diamond-cut tungsten carbide burs. ...

A world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry....

Prime contractor supplying critical parts and mechanical assemblies to the U.S. Department of Defense as well as major submarine prime contractors. ...

The world’s leading producer of railroad audible warning devices (locomotive air horns) and associated devices....

Process engineering, design and production of consistently high quality parts and assemblies on large scale or short runs....

Produces flight safety parts, complex assemblies and prepackaged kits for streamlined point of use assembly....

We make the best snacks on earth and have good fun while we're at it!...