Building Local Strengths
Our team helps New Hampshire communities, like yours, learn how to assess community needs, engage residents and businesses, make informed decisions, develop effective strategies and take action. The results, which include vibrant downtowns, a greater pride of place among residents and increased tourism, are creating a stronger New Hampshire for everyone.
Community Leadership
Helping citizen groups stay focused, work together and take action that benefits their communities.
Economic Development
Working communities to strengthen local businesses, promote entrepreneurship, build local leadership and a skilled workforce, and improve quality of life for all in ways that are sustainable and promote resiliency.
Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Nature Economy
We work with communities to leverage their natural and cultural resources to create resilient and sustainable economies that highlight the state's diverse natural resources and unique quality of life.
Community & Economic Development Newsletter
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Articles
Events
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May 21, 202512:00pm - 1:00pm, Communities often share the challenge of recruiting members for municipal boards. What if we thought about recruitment (appointed or elected) as the
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June 18, 202512:00pm - 1:00pm, What is the best way to talk about housing needs with our communities? When do we propose residential zoning amendments to be ready for town meeting? How do we
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July 16, 202512:00pm - 1:00pm, Funding community projects both large and small often involves identifying a variety of funding sources including public funds, donations, and grants.
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August 20, 202512:00pm - 1:00pm, Effective community engagement is a critical component of planning, decision making, and action implementation. Community engagement helps build
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