Economic and Community Development

UNH Facilitation Lab Seeks to Keep Civility in Municipal Meetings
John Berst is a big man with a big voice — the kind of voice any actor would envy for its ability to project to the back of the theater. To own a room... Learn More
If You (Re)build It, Will They Come?
Economic Development Academy gathers top leaders to improve the bottom line
Economic Development Academy gathers top leaders to improve the bottom line Learn More
The Unexpected Growth of Agriculture in Kingston
From August through December, UNH’s Economic Development Academy explored the major economic issues confronting New Hampshire’s cities and towns. The ... Learn More
2016 Economic Development Academy Graduate Takes Aim at Redeveloping Downtown Lebanon
David Brooks, graduate of the 2016 Economic Development Academy (EDA), is making great progress on a plan to remake the city of Lebanon’s downtown. Dr... Learn More
The sign for the Merrimack County Jail. There is snow surrounding the sign on a clear day.
Creating New Paths
An Extension program opens up opportunities at the Merrimack County Jail
An Extension program opens up opportunities at the Merrimack County Jail Learn More
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Energizing Economic and Community Development Through Arts-based Placemaking
Community & Economic Development Field Specialist Penny Whitman is serving on a six-person team representing UNH Extension in Sullivan County in t... Learn More
Interactive Training Lab Turns Community Meetings into Theater
From the hallway outside room 330 in the University of New Hampshire’s Memorial Union Building, two voices are clearly audible: one firm but frustrate... Learn More
Community and Economic Development Team Awarded Funds for Downtowns and Trails Program Assessment
UNH Cooperative Extension was one of the multi-state teams awarded with the Northeast Center for Rural Development's 2017-2018 "Impacts of Successful ... Learn More
In the Town That Votes First, A Push To Keep Resort Benefits Local
North Country leaders, UNH Extension come together on what’s to come
North Country leaders, UNH Extension come together on what’s to come Learn More
Economic Development Projects Moving to Action in Wilton
With the assistance of the Wilton Economic Development committee, over the past year, UNH Cooperative Extension has implemented the Business Retention... Learn More