Community and Economic Development (all blogs)

wooden benches being contructed on the town common
Barrington Town Center Day brings together the local economy and the outdoors
Barrington’s Town Center Day marked a vibrant start to autumn, bringing residents together for a walkable celebration of community, connection, and vi... Learn More
Shannon Rogers, wearing a red life vest, padding a canoe on Lake Winnipesaukee
Paddling Together: Lakes, Tourism, and Balancing Uses
During the NETtra Tourism Conference in Meredith, UNH Extension hosted a mobile workshop at the Squam Lakes Association in Holderness, NH, where parti... Learn More
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Exploring Collaboration and Resilience
NETtra Tourism Conference Insights
Attending the NETtra conference was a powerful reminder of how dynamic and collaborative the tourism and outdoor recreation fields have become. From r... Learn More
Cecelia Martinez
Finding Agritourism Inspiration
A Student’s Reflections from the 2025 NETtra Tourism Conference
Sophomore Cecilia Martinez shares a heartfelt reflection on attending the 2025 NETtra Tourism Conference in Meredith, NH, where she found both profess... Learn More
Stevens Mill renovation circa 2024
Ten Years Later: Uncovering Lessons from Franklin’s Story of Revitalization
Once a struggling mill town, Franklin, New Hampshire has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, thanks in large part to the Frank... Learn More
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Building Stronger Boards: Strategies for Recruitment, Retention & Engagement
Municipal boards play a vital role in our communities. They influence everything from our local budgets and school curricula to land use planning and ... Learn More
Exeter intercept survey training group
Supporting Local Businesses Starts With Listening
Community Business Engagement in Exeter
The Town of Exeter partnered with UNH Extension on a Community Business Engagement program, which helps cities and towns understand needs, challenges ... Learn More
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UNH Cooperative Extension Celebrates "New Hampshire Outdoor Industry Day"
On June 10, members of the UNH Cooperative Extension Community and Economic Development (CED) team joined colleagues from UNH’s Department of Recreati... Learn More
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UNH Extension CED Team Wins Two Regional Awards at 2025 NACDEP Conference
UNH Cooperative Extension’s Community and Economic Development (CED) team is proud to announce that it received two prestigious regional awards at the... Learn More
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Overcoming Digital Barriers in Greater Nashua Summit
Local Solutions, Shared Successes
The inaugural Overcoming Digital Barriers in Greater Nashua Summit brought together nonprofit leaders, small business professionals, and digital advoc... Learn More