The Hartford Region’s Largest Employers

The largest employers in the Hartford Region make a significant impact on our regional economy and provide our residents with good-paying jobs in a variety of industries. Of these employers, 25% are in the insurance industry.

Connecticut is ranked #1 by U.S. News as the Top Location for Corporate Headquarters and #5 for its Business Environment, making it a premier destination for industry leaders. Hartford exemplifies this prestige, proudly hosting several Fortune 500 companies: Cigna, Stanley Black & Decker, The Hartford, and Otis Worldwide

Beyond these Fortune 500 companies, Hartford City and Region are also home to other notable companies, creating a dynamic and diverse business ecosystem.

  • Barnes Group (Bristol): An industrial and aerospace manufacturer.

  • Carrier Corporation (Farmington): A leader in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.

  • Colt's Manufacturing Company (West Hartford): A historic firearms manufacturer.

  • Connecticut Natural Gas (East Hartford): A natural gas distribution company.

  • Doosan Fuel Cell America (South Windsor): Specializing in fuel cell technology.

  • Eversource Energy (Hartford): A key energy provider, co-headquartered in Boston.

  • Gerber Scientific (Tolland): Providing automated manufacturing systems.

  • Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (Hartford): Specializing in equipment breakdown insurance.

  • Henkel (Rocky Hill): The U.S. headquarters of the global chemical and consumer goods company.

  • Kaman Aircraft (Bloomfield): An aerospace company.

  • Legrand (West Hartford): Specializing in electrical and digital building infrastructures.

  • Nassau Financial Group (Hartford): Offering insurance and financial services.

  • Raytheon Technologies (Farmington): A major aerospace and defense conglomerate.

  • Stanadyne (Windsor): A manufacturer of fuel injection systems.

  • Systematic Automation (Farmington): Producing screen printing machines.

  • Trumpf (Farmington): The U.S. headquarters of the industrial machine manufacturing company.

  • Virtus Investment Partners (Hartford): An asset management firm.

  • Voya Financial (Windsor): Providing retirement, investment, and insurance solutions.