Economic Development

Stacks of coins with plants appearing to grow from them, next to a wooden model house
Extension Internships Help UNH Students Acquire Professional Jobs
UNH alumni pursue careers that strengthen communities and economies
UNH alumni pursue careers that strengthen communities and economies Learn More
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Women Entrepreneurs are on Main Street
Main Street is home to women entrepreneurs. Take a look around our downtowns and you will see women are running businesses – many of which create a se... Learn More
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Bringing Bold Ideas to Rural Challenges
Two Days at the Radically Rural Conference in Keene, NH
Two Days at the Radically Rural Conference in Keene, NH Learn More
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Strengthening Community Decision Making through Data
Key to strong and informed decision making is community engagement and accurate data. Engaging your community helps to identify issues, opportunities ... Learn More
CED team members at the NACDEP conference
Community and Economic Development Team Receives National and Regional Awards
From educational technology to nature economy, CED wins big at national conference’s awards ceremony
From educational technology to nature economy, CED wins big at national conference’s awards ceremony Learn More
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Entrepreneurs Exchange Ideas at 1 Million Cups Central NH
The monthly networking series serves as a hub for economic collaboration and inspiration
The monthly networking series serves as a hub for economic collaboration and inspiration 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
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1 Million Cups Central NH Hosts Kickoff Event
Monthly entrepreneur meeting begins in Concord
Monthly entrepreneur meeting begins in Concord 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
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3 Ways to Make Your Community Farm-Friendly
New toolkit helps towns and cities create farm-friendly rules
New toolkit helps towns and cities create farm-friendly rules Learn More