Economic and Community Development

MontroseJobOpportunitiesSept2026.pdf

                 Nov2025-Jan2026 Putnam Commercial Properties Power Point presentation

The idea of a Community Garden grew from one young man’s quest to grow a giant cabbage, named Hamelton, for a scholarship from the Bonnie Cabbage Company.  Unfortunately, Hamelton could not grow quite large enough due to space constraints!  Two years later, The Dr. Robert R. Johnston Community Garden of Rhodesville emerged! The Garden is located at 41 Smith St

  2026 Community Garden Application 

Check out our new pollinator garden!

We have revitalized the sign garden on site at the community garden with a special focus on supporting pollinators. Pollinator gardens are a critical aspect of maintaining healthy ecosystems. They instigate plant growth through increased pollination and improve air quality. Our geographic location allows local agriculturists to benefit from the effects of the garden. They provide food and shelter for insects and other wild animals, promoting biodiversity. One of every three bites of our food is created with the help of pollinators. Pollinator’s ecological cost is valued at $200 billion a year in America alone (Randall). They are essential to a more sustainable world. Ways you can contribute to pollinators include lawnmowing every 2-3 weeks, decreasing insecticide use, and planting pollinator friendly flowers and shrubs.

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   How to Start an LLC in Connecticut 

• 2025 Business and Development Guide:    Click Here
• Please click link for the latest Putnam Guide:  Check out this year's Putnam Guide!
• The State of Connecticut has recently launched an online platform for all manufacturers and suppliers named CONNEX CT. Register here!

• Are you looking bring your business to Putnam?

Fill out this form and send it in to our Department at the email listed below.

A transformative, multi-year project is coming to our town!  MuralFest Putnam is a public art collaboration that will welcome "The Walldogs," sign painters and muralists from around the country, who will capture Putnam's rich history in a series of privately-funded, storytelling murals. 

Check back often for further updates and information on how you can get involved in this historic project!

For now, open the links in order below to learn more about MuralFest Putnam!

MuralFestPutnam-Introduction.pdf

Who_are_The_Walldogs.pdf

Links_to_Previous_Walldogs_Festivals_1.pdf

MuralFest_Putnam_Who_and_What_Makes_the_Walls.pdf

Volunteer_Opportunities.pdf

Muralfest_Putnam_2025_Committees_3.pdf

How_to_Donate.pdf

Fast_Facts__FAQs_Coming_Soon.pdf

  Please Join us to help welcome the following businesses to the Community! 

The department's mission is to support business development in Putnam. One way we do this is through a small business loan program. We are looking to support businesses through capital improvement projects that will help bring them to the next level!

 The Small Business Loan program is not available at this time.  

Welcome to the NEW Putnam Saturday Winter Market!

Please complete the appropriate application along with a W9, Certificate of Insurance and payment.  Once your application is completed it will then be handed off to the Market Manager who will be reaching out to you. 

For a smooth and successful submission, please utilize the checklist on the application to ensure every requirement is met.

Click on the application below:

• Winter Market Full-Time Vendor
• Winter Market Part-Time Vendor
• Winter Market Guest Vendor
• Winter Market Non-Profit Vendor
• W9

Applications can be mailed to the Economic & Community Development address on the application or emailed to susan.ramos@putnamct.us.