New Hampshire Directory of Economic Development Organizations
Quick Facts
New Hampshire Governor
Chris Sununu
- Capital: Concord
- Population (2017 Est.): 1,342,795
- Largest Cities (2017): Manchester, 111,196; Nashua, 88,341; Concord, 43,019; Dover, 31,398
- Targeted Industries: Complex Electronics, Metal Manufacturing, Advanced Textiles & Composites, Machinery Manufacturing, Business & Financial Services, Life Sciences Manufacturing & Research
- Key Incentives: Opportunity Zones, NH CDFA Tax Credits, Job Training Grant Program, Assistance in Recruiting Employees, Economic Revitalization Zone Tax Credits, R&D Tax Credit, Regenerative Manufacturing Tax Exemption, No Sales Tax, No Use Tax, No Inventory Tax, No Capital Gains Tax
- GDP (All Industry 2017): $80.5 billion*
*Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce
For the latest New Hampshire incentives, click this link.
State Listings
New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority
Katy Easterly MarteyExecutive Director
14 Dixon Avenue, Suite 102
Concord, NH
603-717-9118
keasterly@nhcdfa.org
www.nhcdfa.org
Pease Development Authority
David MullenDeputy Director
55 International Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-433-6088
d.mullen@peasedev.org
www.peasedev.org
New Hampshire Department of Business & Economic Affairs
Cynthia HarringtonBusiness Development Manager
1 Eagle Square
Concord, NH 03301
603-271-0496
cynthia.harrington@livefree.nh.gov
www.nheconomy.com
Capital Region Development Council
Stephen A. Heavener, CEcD, EDFPExecutive Director
91 North State Street, Suite 101, P.O. Box 664
Concord, NH 03302
603-228-1872
sheavener@crdc-nh.com
www.crdc-nh.com
Utility Listings
Eversource
Allison McLeanCommunity Relations & Economic Development Manager
P.O. Box 330
Manchester, NH 03105-0330
603-669-4000
allison.mclean@eversource.com
www.eversource.com
Regional Listings
Coastal Economic Development Corporation
Daniel GrayManaging Director
4 Merrill Industrial Drive, Suite 201
Hampton, New Hampshire 03842
603-929-9244
dgray@coastaledc.org
www.coastaledc.org
Regional Economic Development Center Serving Southern NH
Laurel AdamsPresident
57 Main Street
Raymond, New Hampshire 03077
603-772-2655
laurel@redc.com
www.redc.com
Wentworth Economic Development Corporation
Denise Roy-PalmerExecutive Director
15 Varney Road, P.O. Box 641
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire 03894
603-569-4216
drp@wedco-nh.org
www.wedco-nh.org
Mt. Washington Valley Economic Council
Jac CuddyExecutive Director
53 Technology Lane
Conway, New Hampshire 03818
603-447-6622
jac@mwvec.com
www.mwvec.com
Strafford Economic Development Corporation of New Hampshire (SEDC)
Dennis H. McCannExecutive Director
100 Main Street, Suite 101
Dover, NH 03820
603-749-2211
dmccann@sedcnh.org
www.sedcnh.org
Discover New England
Lori HarnoisExecutive Director
100 International Drive, Suite 352
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-766-0606
lharnois@discovernewengland.org
www.discovernewengland.org
Belknap Economic Development Council
Justin SlatteryExecutive Director
383 South Main Street
Laconia, NH 03246
603-524-3057
justin@belknapedc.org
www.belknapedc.org
Tri-County Community Action Program
Jeanne L. RobillardCEO
30 Exchange Street
Berlin, NH 03570
603-752-7001
jrobillard@tccap.org
www.tccap.org
Southwest Region Planning Commission
Tim MurphyExecutive Director
37 Ashuelot Street
Keene, NH 03431
603-357-0557
tmurphy@swrpc.org
www.swrpc.org
Northern Community Investment Corporation
Patrick MartellBusiness Development Manager
1 Middle Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
802-748-5101, ext. 2029
pmartell@ncic.org
www.ncic.org
Monadnock Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
John G. DuganPresident
51 Railroad Street, Suite 101
Keene, NH 03431
603-352-4939
jdugan@monadnock-development.org
www.monadnock-development.org
County Listings
Coös Economic Development Corporation
Michael ScalaExecutive Director
P.O. Box 205
Lancaster, New Hampshire 03584
603-788-3900
mscala@coosedc.org
www.coosedc.org
Grafton Regional Development Corporation
Anne Duncan CooleyCEO
P.O. Box 178
Plymouth, New Hampshire 03264
603-398-4868
adc@graftonrdc.org
www.graftoncountyedc.org
City Listings
Town of Derry
Elizabeth RobidouxPlanning & Economic Development Assistant
14 Manning Street
Derry, NH 03038
603-845-5478
elizabethrobidoux@derrynh.org
www.derrynh.org/economic-development
Exeter Economic Development Commission
Darren WinhamDirector
10 Front Street
Exeter, NH 03833
603-773-6122
dwinham@exeternh.gov
exeternh.gov/bcc-edc
Durham Economic Development
Mary Ellen HumphreyDirector
8 Newmarket Road
Durham, NH 03824
603-590-1387
mehumphrey@ci.durham.nh.us
www.ci.durham.nh.us
City of Laconia
Scott MyersCity Manager
45 Beacon Street East
Laconia, NH 03246
603-527-1270
citymanager@laconianh.gov
www.laconianh.gov
City of Keene
Med KopczynskiDirector of Economic Development
3 Washington Street
Keene, NH 03431
603-757-1875
med@choosekeene.com
www.choosekeene.com
Berlin Industrial Development & Park Authority (BIDPA)
Pamela LaflammeCommunity Development Director
168 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570
603-752-8587
plaflamme@berlinnh.gov
www.berlinnh.gov
Town of Lancaster
Ed SamsonTown Manager
25 Main Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
603-788-3391
townmanager@lancasternh.org
www.lancasternh.org
Town of Hooksett Economic Development
Dean E. Shankle, Jr., Ph.D.Town Administrator
35 Main Street
Hooksett, NH 03106
603-485-8472
dshankle@hooksett.org
www.hooksett.org
Town of Goffstown
Jo Ann DuffyPlanning & Economic Development Director
16 Main Street
Goffstown, NH 03045
603-497-8990, ext. 118
joann.duffy@goffstownnh.gov
www.goffstown.com
Franklin Business & Industrial Development Corporation
James AbergExecutive Director
Franklin Proulx Center, P.O. Box 174
Franklin, NH 03235
603-455-6662
jhaberg@metrocast.net
www.franklinnh.org
Economic Development Corporation of Newport (ECON)
Hunter F. RiesebergTown Manager
15 Sunapee Street
Newport, NH 03773
603-863-1877
manager@newportnh.gov
www.newportnh.gov
Somersworth Economic Development
Robin ComstockDirector
One Government Way
Somersworth, NH 03878
603-692-9516
rcomstock@somersworth.com
www.somersworth.com
City of Portsmouth Economic Development
Nancy M. CarmerEconomic Development Program Manager
1 Junkins Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-610-7220
nmcarmer@cityofportsmouth.com
www.cityofportsmouth.com/economic/index.htm
City of Nashua Office of Economic Development
Tim CummingsDirector of Economic Development
229 Main Street, P.O. Box 2019
Nashua, NH 03061
603-589-3260
cummingst@nashuanh.gov
www.nashuanh.gov
Manchester Economic Development Office (MEDO)
Melanie SanuthDirector
One City Hall Plaza
Manchester, NH 03101
603-624-6505
econdev@manchesternh.gov
www.yourmanchesternh.com
City Of Lebanon
David R. BrooksDirector of Planning & Zoning
City Hall, 51 North Park Street, 1st Floor
Lebanon, NH 03766
603-448-1524
david.brooks@lebanonnh.gov
lebanonnh.gov
City of Dover Office of Economic Development
Dan BarufaldiDirector
288 Central Avenue
Dover, NH 03820
603-516-6043
d.barufaldi@dover.nh.gov
www.dover.nh.gov
Concord Economic Development
Suzi PeggDirector
41 Green Street
Concord, NH 03301
603-225-8595
spegg@concordnh.gov
investconcordnh.com
Claremont Development Authority
Nancy MerrillPlanning & Development Director
14 North Street
Claremont, New Hampshire 03743
603-504-0340
nmerrill@claremontnh.com
www.claremontnh.com
Town of Bow Economic Development
Matt TaylorDirector of Community Development
10 Grandview Road
Bow, NH 03304
603-223-3971
mtaylor@bownh.gov
www.bow-nh.com
City of Rochester, Office of Economic Development
Karen Pollard, CecDEconomic Development Manager
33 Wakefield Street
Rochester, New Hampshire 03867
603-335-7522
karen.pollard@rochesternh.net
www.rochesteredc.com