Economic Development

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Launching Your Entrepreneurial Community
UNH Extension’s Community and Economic Development team is partnering with seven other Extensions across the country to host a virtual Connecting Entr... Learn More
Empowering High School Students through Youth Entrepreneurship
This summer, I had the opportunity to work with the UNH Cooperative Extension, the UNH Sustainability Institute, and the Small Business Development Ce... Learn More
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New Hampshire Communities are Suited to Focus on Community Economic Resilience
What is resilience and why are we hearing so much about it? There are many definitions and factors for resilience related to community and the economy... Learn More
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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
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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