North Hartford Partnership operates the Swift Factory, a formerly abandoned gold leafing factory and 2 adjacent homes, which has been transformed into a hub of employment, entrepreneurship, community engagement, and services. 

Swift opened its doors in the fall of 2020 after a ten-year community engagement, fundraising, planning, and construction effort. During that period, residents identified the desire for jobs and economic opportunities. Based on those needs, Swift includes:

• Incubator kitchens and office space for local entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses.

• A planned workforce development hub to connect residents to jobs in growing regional industries.

• A Head Start facility run by the Capitol Region Education Council.