The Economic Development Commission is committed to stand by the businesses of Monroe with this unprecedented COVID-19 situation.  

If you have any questions specific to the operation of your business, please call Ray Giovanni at 203 913-3745.

• State Rules for Phase 1 Business Re-Open
  
  
• Complete the State Self-Certification for Re-Opening
• Listing files in 'COVID-19 Guidelines by Sector'

  •  _Overview from Governor's Briefing.pdf - uploaded on 5/9/2020 11:32 AM
  •  Hair Salons & Barbershops - Starting June 1, 2020 - uploaded on 5/18/2020 3:55 PM
  •  Offices - Starting May 20, 2020 - uploaded on 5/18/2020 3:55 PM
  •  Restaurants (Outdoor Only) - Starting May 20, 2020 - uploaded on 5/18/2020 3:55 PM
  •  Retail (Revised) - Starting May 20, 2020 - uploaded on 5/19/2020 7:53 AM

  *Times are adjusted to the local time of the organization (GMT -5)

• Paycheck Protection Program - Resumes 4/27/2020

• Distribution of Surgical Masks and Thermometers to Eligible Small Businesses with (through State of Connecticut and CBIA)
  

• CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers.

• Status of Monroe Restaurants
  
  
• Status of Monroe Hair Salons and Barbershops
  
  
• COVID-19 Business Impact Survey

• CT Recovery Business Bridge Loan Program

• State of Connecticut Information for Businesses 

• State of Connecticut List of Essential Businesses and Process to Request Waiver

• List of Open Restaurants and other Food Service Establishments in Monroe (Limited to take-out or curb-side service.)

• FAQs from the Department of Labor about Coronavirus for workers and employers
  

• SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Connecticut Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Access Industry Support             

WELCOME TO MONROE!

The Monroe Economic Development Commission (EDC) welcomes you to the official public source for information designed to assist you in becoming a customer of, owning, starting, expanding or working for a business in Monroe.  

The economic success of Monroe is a partnership and team effort of its residents, civic leaders and business community.  

Monroe's EDC efforts are focused on attracting and retaining a balanced mix of businesses.  Our goals are to help our business and community partners grow thus increasing employment opportunities, continuing to attract skilled workers, increasing the community tax base, and providing the town with a stable economy, while maintaining Monroe's character and charm.

Happy to have you join the team!