Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Nature Economy

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Community Showcase Highlights Downtowns & Trails Program in Hopkinton-Contoocook, NH
Community and Economic Development staff presented the Hopkinton-Contoocook Downtowns and Trail program report and findings at a community showcase he... Learn More
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The Nuts & Bolts of Community Needs Assessment
Pros and Cons of Assessement Methods
A community needs assessment is an essential process for understanding the opinions, assumptions, needs, key issues, and assets within a defined commu... Learn More
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Finding the Next Generation of Preservation Tradespeople
During a weekend in mid-March, over 2,000 people flowed into the Thomas F. Sullivan Ice Arena at St. Anselm College in Goffstown. This wasn’t a hockey... Learn More
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Rolling toward a vibrant economy and career relevant skills
Mountain biking economic analysis supports community decision making and engages students
Mountain biking is an increasingly popular outdoor recreation activity in New Hampshire and beyond. Communities recognize mountain biking's economic o... Learn More
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Measuring Community Impact on a Shoestring
Practical Strategies for Community Organizations with Limited Evaluation Resources
Many community-serving organizations struggle to capture the impacts of their work. Reasons include the lack of a formal system or structure by which ... Learn More
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A Different Approach to Economic Development
Market System Development is a sector-focused approach, aiming to grow targeted industries by addressing the challenges that the industry is facing. E... Learn More
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Getting to Work with DIRT
Individuals from over twenty groups, organizations, and municipalities from the greater Franklin-Northfield-Tilton “Foothills” region of New Hampshire... Learn More
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Talking Trails Council in Sullivan County
Derek Ferland, Sullivan County Manager and Becky Levy, Extension's Community & Economic Development Field Specialist in Sullivan County joined Steve S... Learn More
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When Talking About Short-Term Rentals, It’s Complicated, But It Doesn’t Have to Be
With the increasing need for quality housing, conversations about whether, and how, to permit short-term rentals tend to be challenging. Short-term re... Learn More
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UNH Extension Welcomes Matt Marzolo as new Economic Development State Specialist
UNH Cooperative Extension is pleased to welcome Matt Marzolo to the Community and Economic Development program team. Matt recently started his role as... Learn More