Economic and Community Development

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UNH Extension Researchers Provide Guidance for Trail Stewardship in Coös County
Extension’s report will help strengthen trail stewardship in New Hampshire’s northernmost region
To address concerns stemming from increased usage of trails in Coös County during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the NH ... 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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UNH Extension Seeks a Field Specialist in Community and Economic Development
This position is based at Extension's Sullivan County office in Newport, N.H.
The Sullivan County Community and Economic Development field specialist, based in Newport, New Hampshire, will provide educational outreach, technical... Learn More
Tips and Tools for Virtual Meetings
Virtual meetings provide an opportunity to gather people in different locations easily. However, it is important for meeting hosts and participants to... Learn More
Improving your Virtual Facilitation: Quick Tips and Upcoming Training Opportunities
Many of us have experienced being part of groups that struggle to identify goals, stay on track, maintain involvement, and move projects forward.  Fac... Learn More
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Resiliency Academy
Helping Granite Staters develop business and community resiliency plans
Offered by UNH Extension and the N.H. Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Resiliency Academy is designed for small businesses, community leaders... Learn More
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Let's Talk Housing
Bringing community members into the housing discussion will lead to a supported vision and solutions.
New Hampshire communities are feeling the housing crunch and are poised to start considering solutions. We can increase housing one unit at a time and... Learn More
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Keene Undertakes Study to Better Connect Trails with Downtown
UNH Extension’s Downtowns & Trails program helps communities utilize the natural and built world
NH Extension Community and Economic Development staff are available to help communities understand areas of improvement through the Downtowns & Trails... Learn More
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Penelope Whitman to Help Lead Destination Development Efforts in Asheville, North Carolina
It is with mixed emotions that we share with our community development partners that Penelope Whitman will be moving on from Extension to an exciting ... Learn More
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Impact of Housing Availability on Communities
Limited Housing Availability Impacting Community Well-Being and Workforce Development in New Hampshire
By many indicators, the New Hampshire economy has recovered from and expanded beyond the challenges and declines of the past several years. Unemployme... Learn More