Economic and Community Development

A woman in a grey hooded sweatshirt stands near a brick wall. She is facing the camera and smiling.
Making a Meeting Place
Jo Brown sees potential in Franklin’s revitalization
Jo Brown sees potential in Franklin’s revitalization Learn More
Why Main Street?
Three Reasons Main Street Matters
Three Reasons Main Street Matters - Main Street connects people to one another; Main Street is a symbol of a town – its history, character, and value... Learn More
A kayak mounted on a fence in a park in Franklin NH. A river is in the background.
Take a (Holiday) Hike
Use Trail Finder and bring your holiday shopping trips to the next level
Use Trail Finder and bring your holiday shopping trips to the next level Learn More
Extension specialist Molly Donovan stands next to a tree. She is seen from the chest up. She is waering a blue shirt with dark blue polka dots and glasses. She is smiling at the camera.
Donovan Receives Northeast Excellence in Extension Award
National organization honors community and economic development specialist
National organization honors community and economic development specialist Learn More
Five travel coffee mugs with the logo for 1 Million Cups in orange. Behind the mugs is a t-shirt with the logo for 1 Million Cups
1 Million Cups Central NH Hosts Kickoff Event
Monthly entrepreneur meeting begins in Concord
Monthly entrepreneur meeting begins in Concord Learn More
Two people walk along a tree-lined path. On the left, pieces of tan cloth are strung between the white birch trees. One of the people on the path is an older woman in a white dress and sun hat. She is looking at the path. Next to her is an older man with a white hat and a mustache. He is holding a camera.
Right Place, Right Time
Extension helps Sullivan County develop a regional arts identity
Extension helps Sullivan County develop a regional arts identity Learn More
A street scene in downtown Rochester NH. In the foreground is a traffic island that is filled with a flower garden and a sign for the Rochester Opera House. In the center, there is a street with cars on it. On either side of the street are trees and buildings. In the distance is a white steeple.
All Together Now
Extension work facilitates Rochester’s revitalization
Extension work facilitates Rochester’s revitalization Learn More
Reflections from Community Engagement Dalrymple Fellow Samantha Powers
This past semester, I have been fortunate enough to work with Community and Economic Development as a Dalrymple Fellow. Through the guidance of Shanno... Learn More
Cyclist riding down the street
Democracy Thrives in NH Communities
On a lovely evening with clear blue skies and temperatures in the low 70’s, twenty volunteers assemble at the Exeter Town Hall. Outside there is a com... Learn More
Two young women in a park. On the left, a young woman in a white shirt is smiling and looking to the right. On the right, a woman in a black tank top is pointing to something off camera and smiling.
Getting to Know New Hampshire
UNH Extension internships provide real-world experience
UNH Extension internships provide real-world experience Learn More