Manchester 2021: The Year In Business

MANCHESTER, CT — The year 2021 was highlighted by a lot of movement on the business front in Manchester.

Big names switched locations and national restaurant chains made big moves.

Downtown was even a hot spot.

Here are 15 stories that made an impact on Manchester's economy and life in town:

1. Dick's Sporting Goods Opens Its New Digs In Manchester
2. Manchester McDonald's Now In Business For 60 Years
3. Manchester Parcel Targeted For Company's First CT Plasma Center
4. Business Marketing Artisan Products Opens In Downtown Manchester
5. Expansion Proposed For Manchester Walmart
6. Commercial Building Proposed For Manchester Industrial Tract
7. Chick-Fil-A Set To Open In Manchester — With A Twist
8. Application Filed For Cannabis Business Outline In Manchester
9. Seafood Chain Officially Expands Into Manchester
10. Manchester Store 4th In Area For Electronics Repair Franchise
11. Geno Auriemma's Latest Restaurant Featuring Golf Course Fare
12. Pilgrim Furniture Closing In Manchester, 2 Left In Connecticut
13. Cajun Seafood Chain Opens 3rd CT Restaurant In Manchester
14. Price Drops To Less Than $1M On Old Manchester Drive-In Property
15. Amazon Signs Lease For Space At Massive Manchester Warehouse