Community Leadership

Where Business Innovation and Community Come Together
Even while signs of stress hang over the heart of my downtown, I am warmed by countless stories of perseverance, selflessness, ingenuity, and reciproc... Learn More
main street businesses open during COVID-19
10 Creative Ways Businesses are Serving Customers during Crisis
Many communities with small businesses across the country and our state are dealing with new challenges due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Small bus... Learn More
Blue sign reading "We love you Durham"
Main Street Stories: Durham
Civic pride and local economic success are intertwined. Main street is the symbol of how we care for our community both in the physical sense – how th... Learn More
Building roof with a sign that says Keene
Bringing Bold Ideas to Rural Challenges
Two Days at the Radically Rural Conference in Keene, NH
Two Days at the Radically Rural Conference in Keene, NH Learn More
5 Excuses to Not Apply for Grants and How to Overcome Them
We all have that closet we’ve been meaning to clean out, or that book we just haven’t gotten around to reading. So, the last thing we want to add to o... Learn More
Town Hall on Main street
Strengthening Community Decision Making through Data
Key to strong and informed decision making is community engagement and accurate data. Engaging your community helps to identify issues, opportunities ... Learn More
CED team members at the NACDEP conference
Community and Economic Development Team Receives National and Regional Awards
From educational technology to nature economy, CED wins big at national conference’s awards ceremony
From educational technology to nature economy, CED wins big at national conference’s awards ceremony Learn More
Bill Maddocks showing off a piece of history at Manchester's Millyard
Many Thanks
A Thank you to Bill Maddocks for His Work with the Community & Economic Development Team
A Thank you to Bill Maddocks for His Work with the Community & Economic Development Team Learn More
Destination Bristol: A Transformed Downtown Surrounded by Natural Assets Attracts Visitors and Residents Alike
New Hampshire communities are doing big things to revitalize their downtowns. Bristol, located in Grafton County in the center of the state, is one su... Learn More
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Inspiring Enthusiasm
How George Dzujna fell in love with Franklin and became a community leader
How George Dzujna fell in love with Franklin and became a community leader Learn More