Business & Entrepreneurship

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Connecting Local Food Producers to Local Buyers
This event was an opportunity for farmers who are looking to sell their products to meet local food buyers, and for food businesses seeking local prod... Learn More
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UNH President's Embrace NH Tour Stops in Rochester, Franklin, and Laconia
The UNH President’s Embrace NH Tour included a stop in Franklin to feature the positive impacts of engaging the community. In 2015, Extension CED bega... Learn More
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Can Renewable Energy-Driven Microgrids Power Remote and Islanded Places?
The University of New Hampshire is advancing sustainable and affordable energy technologies and facilitating knowledge and technology transfer that wi... Learn More
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New Book by UNH Extension Authors Dispels Myth that Rural Places Don’t Innovate
Research shows that rural communities in New Hampshire are innovating
Extension specialists have contributed to a new book called Building Rural Community Resilience Through Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Learn More
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Engaging Entrepreneurs 
Extension connects makers, artists and innovators with resources and a peer-to-peer community
Ty Meier is an artist who has found a way to make a living using his craft. He’s also found a home at the nonprofit Making Matters N.H. — a makerspace... Learn More
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Building Your Community Resources for Local Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs and small businesses are the backbone of our local communities and economies. They start new businesses, create jobs, provide essential ... Learn More
Summer Reading Round Up - 2021
Looking for a good summer read? We crowdsourced recommendations from our community and economic development team members on a variety of topics: natur... Learn More
Paths Toward a Vibrant Economy in Ossipee
On a stormy summer evening, dodging thunderstorms, the Ossipee Economic Development Council, with support from UNH Coopertive Extension’s Community &a... Learn More
NACDEP Awards 2021
UNH Extension Receives Accolades from the National Association for Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP)
Once again, UNH Cooperative Extension had a strong presence at this year’s National Association for Community Development Extension Professionals (NAC... Learn More
Debunking the Myth that Rural Places Don’t Innovate
Rural places in the United States have experienced slower economic growth than urban places due to a host of socioeconomic and global forces. For star... Learn More