| Labor Force:24,891 |
| Total Employment: 23,457 |
| Manufacturing employment: 10,530 |
| Per capita income: $25,296 |
| Retail sales:$347,861,631 |
| Business establishments: 2,227 |
| Major Employers |
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation |
Stratford Retailers Condo Assoc. |
Ashcroft Holdings |
United Parcel Service |
Dianon Systems Inc. |
Lord Chamberlain |
AT&T |
Emsar |
Bridgeport Fittings |
Connecticut Distributors |
| Top 10 Taxpayers |
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation |
Dock, Inc. |
Stonybrook Gardens . |
Wal*Mart |
Home Depot |
Kramont Operating Part. |
Southern CT Gas |
Exxon/Mobil |
Merritt 8 Acquisitions LLC |
United Illuminating |
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"The Department of Economic Development takes a proactive
approach to solving the problems of business." James Caissy
Vice Preisdent of Stratford Land Development Company |
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Stratford is located within easy reach of the northeast’s major business centers, just 57 miles from New York City and 134 miles from Boston.
Metro-North provides for an easy commute to New York City. | |
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| Laboratories like the one at Dianon Systems are an example of Stratford's diverse business base. | | |