Making Connections
Our economic development work focuses on promoting solutions for New Hampshire's communities. The end goals are to strengthen local businesses, build local leadership and improve quality of life, all of which support a sustainable and resilient future for our state and citizens like you.
Business Engagement and Retention Program
Building the local economy by identifying and addressing the needs, challenges and opportunities of business.
Economic Profiles
Allows communities to identify local and regional economic assets and opportunities.
Economic Development 101
Helps leaders prioritize the needs and implement effective strategies to strengthen a community’s economic base.
Economic Development Academy
Provides practitioners and community leaders with the skills to retain and grow our NH economy.
Articles
The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension and Hillsborough County invite qualified individuals to apply for the Hillsborough County Commun...
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A Conversation with Mark Hayes of Highland Mountain Bike Park and the Foothills Foundation
Stepping Up the Granite examines the intersection of tourism, community development, and quality of life through interviews with New Hampshire people ...
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Entrepreneurs and small businesses are the backbone of our local communities and economies. They start new businesses, create jobs, provide essential ...
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Resources
An entrepreneurial community is a community that intentionally acts to cultivate and support entrepreneurs. Focusing on building business and economic...
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Why Conduct a Community Assessment?
A community assessment gathers data from community members to assess the current situation in a cit... Learn More
A community assessment gathers data from community members to assess the current situation in a cit... Learn More
The pandemic has disrupted the economy, employment, and community vibrancy. Small towns and main streets have been especially hard hit by the impact t...
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During the summer of 2020, we interviewed 20 economic development and conservation volunteers about the impact of the pandemic in Northern NH communit...
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UNH Cooperative Extension partnered with the Town of Derry to lead a community outreach and engagement effort to re-imagine Hood Park. This re... Learn More
