Economic Development

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Rural Resilience
New efforts address barriers to health and help individuals, families and communities thrive
To address health issues like social isolation, UNH Extension is leveraging a nearly $400,000 Rural Health and Safety Education grant from the Nationa... Learn More
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Turning Toward Tradition
New report sheds light on the challenges and opportunities of preservation trades
To better understand the challenges facing these industries, UNH Extension field specialist Jada Lindblom led a research project with Extension staff ... Learn More
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New Hampshire’s Digital Equity Planning Initiative
Join Us in Shaping Our State’s Digital Future! 
The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension (UNHCE) was awarded $511,216 by the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (B... Learn More
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Seacoast Energy Roundtable hosts discussion of energy challenges and solutions
Stakeholders at the table included state policy makers, utilities, municipal staff, and representatives of local energy committees, area businesses, nonprofits, and schools
New Hampshire is grappling with energy challenges ranging from affordability and reliable supply to climate change and building a trained workforce to... Learn More
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The New England Coffee Festival Celebrates Laconia, Coffee, and the Great Outdoors for its Second Year
After a fun and enriching first year that was estimated to have attracted 5,000 attendees and visitors, the New England Coffee Festival (NECF) will be... Learn More
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Stepping Up the Granite #3:
Catching Up with Kelly Bryer of Granite State Ambassadors
Stepping Up the Granite examines the intersection of tourism, community development, and quality of life through interviews with New Hampshire people ... Learn More
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Research from UNH Extension Offers Insights for Building the Northeast’s Preservation and Restoration Trades Workforce
In New Hampshire and beyond, a growing number of older homes and community landmarks are in dire need of maintenance and repair or rehabilitation. In ... Learn More
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What is New Hampshire’s Blue Economy? 
Industry, UNH research and partnerships drive blue economy growth
New Hampshire’s blue economy is ever evolving, with new investments, research and businesses creating jobs and helping solve the challenges of both to... Learn More
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National Report Released on Workforce and Economic Challenges and Opportunities Facing Rural Places
With Support from the US Department of Agriculture, the nation’s four Regional Rural Development Centers released a new report that highlights challen... Learn More
Molly Donovan, State Specialist
Molly Donovan to serve as Director of Economic Development for the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority
It is with a deep sense of gratitude that share with our community development partners that Molly Donovan will be departing UNH Extension to take on ... Learn More