The Greater Southington Chamber of Commerce

The Town of Southington is located in Hartford County, seven miles Northwest of Meriden and nine miles East of Waterbury. It is bordered on the West by the town of Wolcott, on the North by the towns of Bristol and Plainville, on the East by the towns of New Britain, Berlin and Meriden, and on the South by the town of Cheshire.

Southington has an area of 36.8 square miles (ranks 40th out of 169 Connecticut towns) and its altitude varies between 140 and 900 feet above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48 degrees and its total annual rainfall is approximately 44.08 inches. The population of Southington is 41,000 as of 2003.

The topography of Southington consists of gently rolling hills with numerous level areas in the central section. Precipitous ridges extending N-S are prominent along the Eastern border. A highland with elevations up to 900 feet extends the entire length of the Western border and is a pronounced topographic feature. The Quinnipiac River and its tributaries are the principal drainage features of the Town.

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A message from John Barry, Chairman of Southington's Town Council:

Thank you for your interest in Southington, Connecticut. As the Chairman of Southington’s Town Council, I welcome you to the Chamber of Commerce’s website.

The Town of Southington, working together with the Chamber of Commerce and with the Town’s Economic Development Office, works hard to attract new business.

By offering very competitive tax abatements and boasting an extensive enterprise zone, Southington has an extraordinary diverse economic base.

From The Harford Insurance Company to ESPN, combined with the ever-growing Yarde Metals, Southington is a friendly place to do business.

Southington’s Government takes pride in the partnership with the Chamber and our Economic Development Office. Your business success is Southington’s success. Southington’s Government is committed in fostering the expansion of existing business and to provide needed assistance to bring success to our community and your business.

Southington’s residential population is approximately 42,000 people and offers a broad range of housing opportunities. From the town’s picturesque town center to our magnificent mountain ridges and abundance of nearby recreational and cultural opportunities, Southington Connecticut, affords its residents a quality of life unmatched in central Connecticut. Our neighborhood schools and award winning High School gives our young resident’s outstanding educational opportunities.

Southington’s Government is ‘Open for Business.’ I invite you to visit our town’s web site at www.Southington.org. I encourage you to meet with our economic development team directed by Louis Perillo to see how Southington’s Government can work in partnership with your business to foster new and exciting opportunities. This website also can provide you with the information you need.
Southington is committed to the economic success of our community. Working together with your business, your success is Southington’s success.

John N. Barry
Chairman/Town Council

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Our offices are located in downtown Southington, Connecticut (CT), 37 West Center St, Suite 201
Contact us about this web site at: charlie@megahits.com