The New England region is comprised of six states located in the northeastern corner of the United States. It includes the states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. With a combined population estimated in 2000 to be about 13.5 million the region offers within a 600 kilometer radius, 16 metropolitan centers with over 100,000 people. The region boasts one of the highest per capita and disposable incomes in the United States.

Home to some of the world’s leading institutions of higher learning such as Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale University and Brown University, New England is known for the entrepreneurial character of its people and the dynamism and diversity of its economy. Though endowed with few limited natural resources, the region is known as a major technological and financial center in the United States.

Boston is New England’s largest city with a metropolitan area of over 3.8 million people. The region is served by an extensive transportation network of highways, railroads seaports and airports. It is within easy reach of the Mid-Atlantic region which comprises New York and New Jersey. Montreal another big North American metropolis is within easy reach. Major telecom, high technology, biotechnology, seafood, chemical, forest products, metal producing and publishing firms including 28 Fortune 500 companies call New England their home. The region’s rich culture and diverse geography makes it a prized tourist destination. Snowy winters are preceded by spectacularly colorful autumns and followed by beautiful springs and warm summers.

International investors will find a fertile ground to grow their companies here. As the largest business brokerage firm in the US, Sunbelt offers to prospective buyers an unparalleled knowledge of the region’s economy. We look forward to putting our network and expertise to work for you.