Economic and Community Development

Entrepreneurs and small businesses are the backbone of our local communities and economies. They start new businesses, create jobs, provide essential ... Learn More

After an extremely challenging year for tourism and hospitality businesses, it may now feel like operations are getting back to normal. Many businesse... Learn More

Looking for a good summer read? We crowdsourced recommendations from our community and economic development team members on a variety of topics: natur... Learn More

On a stormy summer evening, dodging thunderstorms, the Ossipee Economic Development Council, with support from UNH Coopertive Extension’s Community &a... Learn More

Once again, UNH Cooperative Extension had a strong presence at this year’s National Association for Community Development Extension Professionals (NAC... Learn More

Rural places in the United States have experienced slower economic growth than urban places due to a host of socioeconomic and global forces. For star... Learn More

Rural character is about community not just place so it may be time to expand our thinking on what it means for the future. New Hampshire residents an... Learn More

One year into the pandemic and many of us have taken to nature for solace, fitness, and safer socialization. Overall, there were 2.2% more people acti... Learn More

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have taken advantage of spending time outside of the office and have looked towards the outdoors to find way... Learn More

Have you seen signs with QR codes on your favorite NH rail trail? Our team is currently collecting data through surveying trail users to estimate the ... Learn More