Economic and Community Development

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Resiliency in Practice in our NH Businesses and Communities
We have been teaching about community economic resilience as a response to the disruption of the pandemic. This includes resources for small business ... Learn More
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Stepping Up the Granite #2:
An Interview with Karen Bassett of the New England Coffee Festival
Stepping Up the Granite examines the intersection of tourism, community development, and quality of life through interviews with New Hampshire people ... Learn More
Trish Prescott
Trish Prescott Takes on New Extension Role as Community and Economic Development Program Manager
UNH Cooperative Extension is pleased to welcome Patricia ‘Trish’ Prescott to the Community and Economic Development team. On March 7, Trish started he... Learn More
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Six Characteristics of Successful Community Volunteers
New Hampshire towns depend on the support of volunteers
Over the years, we have seen certain characteristics that make up strong community volunteers. These characteristics help volunteers successfully cont... 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
Scott Sattery
Scott Slattery Joins Extension as Community and Economic Development Field Specialist for Hillsborough County
Slattery will provide educational outreach, community planning assistance and project implementation support
Scott Slattery is serving as a field specialist in Hillsborough County, where he will provide educational outreach, community planning assistance and ... Learn More
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Insights from the 2021 National Extension Tourism Network Conference
UNH Cooperative Extension’s Community and Economic Development team supports communities through a broad range of programs and offerings. One of our s... Learn More
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New Project Better Prepares New Hampshire for Influx of People Seeking Nature during Pandemic
UNH-led interdisciplinary research team receives $15,000 grant to understand the role of the state’s Nature Economy in New Hampshire’s sustainable economic development as Covid-19 continues to shape how the state grows.
UNH-led interdisciplinary research team receives $15,000 grant to understand the role of the state’s Nature Economy in New Hampshire’s sustainable eco... 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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Reducing your Community’s Cybersecurity Risk
It has become increasingly clear how important it is for businesses and municipalities alike to plan for cybersecurity threats. Learn More