Community Leaders

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Harnessing the Power of Place
An Outdoor Economy Academy Overview
The Outdoor Economy Academy is a cohort-based learning program that helps communities explore the relationship between outdoor recreation, natural res... Learn More
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Outdoor Economy Trailblazers: Glenn Trefethen
New Hampshire’s outdoor spaces help shape our communities, our local businesses, and the way we connect with the places we love. The Outdoor Economy A... Learn More
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Outdoor Economy Trailblazers: Gordon Boddington
New Hampshire’s outdoor spaces help shape our communities, our local businesses, and the way we connect with the places we love. The Outdoor Economy A... Learn More
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Grant Writing Resources from UNH Extension
When you hear the words “grant writing” or “fundraising,” what comes to mind for you? For many people, it’s thoughts of trepidation. If you feel this ... 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
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Collaboration Was Key at Leadership Upper Valley’s Economic Development Day
On January 8, the 2025 graduating cohort of Leadership Upper Valley spent the day at the Claremont MakerSpace learning about economic development effo... Learn More
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Manchester Completes Community Engagement Meetings on Draft Zoning Ordinance with help from UNH Extension
On Saturday, September 7, the city of Manchester’s Planning and Community Development Department hosted the last of 12 public meetings to collect feed... Learn More
Improving your Virtual Facilitation: Quick Tips and Upcoming Training Opportunities
Many of us have experienced being part of groups that struggle to identify goals, stay on track, maintain involvement, and move projects forward.  Fac... 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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What’s the Dill with Housing?
Winchester Pickle Festival: Example of community engagement and an opportunity to catch up on municipal housing policy in small-town New Hampshire
Winchester Pickle Festival: Example of community engagement and an opportunity to catch up on municipal housing policy in small-town New Hampshire Learn More