A Profile of Ridgefield, Connecticut
The historic New England town of Ridgefield combines an enviable rural setting for family living and outdoor enjoyment with an ideal location for travel by auto or rail to major business and commercial centers. Ridgefield is home to more than 8,300 households and 24,000 of the most affluent and best-educated people. Weekend visitors come from neighboring towns and as far away as New York City to stroll our historic Main Street, shop in our stores and dine in our many restaurants.
Ridgefield is where people go to start a (successful) business
As of last count, there were 2,970 businesses in Ridgefield, businesses of every size and category. There are 21 large companies in Ridgefield with more than 100 employees apiece. The town’s largest employer is Boehringer- Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals. And there are 2,640 businesses with less than 10 employees, just one indication of how vibrant Ridgefield’s small and start-up business community really is. In fact, from January 1 to September 1 of this year, in the midst of a major national recession, more than 130 new businesses have been started in Ridgefield. That’s four new businesses every single week! Some will grow into major success stories.
Businesses in Ridgefield, CT
Ridgefield Attractions
Lounsbury House, Ridgefield’s Community Center, is the jewel of Ridgefield’s Main Street. It is the site of lavish weddings every weekend and major community and business events throughout the year. Just down Main Street from Lounsbury House is the Aldrich, a nationally recognized, world-class museum of contemporary art. With frequent reviews of Aldrich exhibits in the New York Times, art lovers from across the region keep the trip to Ridgefield at the top of their To Do list. Ridgefield boasts its own Playhouse, with a local movie theater as well as a remarkable year-round schedule of star-studded live performances.
Ridgefield Living
Residences in town present a wide selection of styles and sizes, including spacious single-family homes, renovated colonials, and elegant modern architecture. Charming condominium communities blend tastefully into the landscape. Waterfront properties dot the shores of the many lakes in town. The historic downtown village with stately mansions and unique shops adds to Ridgefield’s character.
CERC Town Profile 2010
Westchester/Southern Connecticut Retail Market Highlights
Town of Ridgefield
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