Community and Economic Development (all blogs)

Person biking, people sitting on bench, stroller and dog on a trail by water
On the Trail and Looking for a Nearby Gear Shop, Brewery or Museum? There's a Website for That.
Trail Finder website launches new feature to help stimulate local economies in New Hampshire and Vermont
Trail Finder website launches new feature to help stimulate local economies in New Hampshire and Vermont 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
Bringing Economics Education into Nature’s Classroom
The back to school season is all about being adaptive, flexible, and creative, especially this year. Students and teachers throughout the country are ... Learn More
Gazebo in downtown area helps foster civic pride
UNH Extension Helps New Hampshire Communities Build Resiliency and Foster Civic Pride
Downtowns take time to assess, reflect and look toward the future
Downtowns take time to assess, reflect and look toward the future Learn More
sign in window saying "come in we're open"
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
Dispatches from New Hampshire rail trails-Learning how residents and visitors value our state-owned rail trails
Written by Catherine Taylor, Environmental and Resource Economics Undergraduate
Written by Catherine Taylor, Environmental and Resource Economics Undergraduate Learn More
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Top 5 Reasons to do Community Engagement Now
Get ready to engage your community this summer and fall. Community leaders and volunteers have been responding to the COVID crisis and focusing on the... Learn More
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Belonging
How we design community spaces impacts who uses them and feels they belong.
Community development work is about making change to improve conditions in community. Change comes in different forms: regulatory change for more hous... Learn More
COVID-19 Impacts on the Nature Economy
At UNH Extension, we are honored to work with communities across our state on research, programming, and outreach related to the Nature Economy. Anyon... Learn More
Leveraging Grants during Challenging Times
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is placing severe challenges on businesses, nonprofits, and local governments throughout the Granite State. Organization... Learn More