New Hampshire Directory of Economic Development Organizations
Quick Facts
New Hampshire Governor
Chris Sununu
- Capital: Concord
- Population (2018 Est.): 1,356,458
- Largest Cities (2018): Manchester, 112,525; Nashua, 89,246; Concord, 43,412; Dover, 31,771
- 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 2018): $84.5 billion*
*Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce
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NH News:
- Claremont, NH: A Great Place To Live, Work, Play And Create
- May / June 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 3)
- Quality of Life: Working Where You Want To Live
- Center Of Innovation In New Hampshire
- May / June 2020 Issue (Volume 53, Number 3)
- 20 Communities To Address Climate Change, Resilience, Social Equity
- New England: A Rising Tide Of Jobs, Wages
- Technology Employment Grew In 43 States Last Year
- New England’s Regional Defense Industry Collaboration
- Northeast Should Make The Short List
- Defense: The Best Offense
- Less Is More In New England
- Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running
- Aerospace Growth Gets Turbocharged
- Growth Pilgrims: Drop Anchor For Opportunity In New England
- Business Parks: Cost-Effective Communities
- Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again
- The Tree Pods are Coming
- Business Report: New Hampshire – High Liner Foods Opens U.S. Headquarters In Portsmouth
- Business Report: Lindt Expands To Add Ghirardelli Line In Stratham, NH
State Listings
Capital Region Development Council
Stephen A. HeavenerExecutive Director
P.O. Box 664
Concord, NH 03302
603-496-1875
[email protected]
www.crdc-nh.com
New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority
Katy Easterly MarteyExecutive Director
14 Dixon Avenue, Suite 102
Concord, NH
603-717-9118
[email protected]
www.nhcdfa.org
New Hampshire Department of Business & Economic Affairs
Cynthia Harrington & Michael BergeronBusiness Development Managers
100 North Main Street, Suite 100
Concord, NH 03301
603-271-0496 & 603-271-0658
[email protected] & [email protected]
www.nheconomy.com
Pease Development Authority
David MullenExecutive Director
55 International Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-433-6088
[email protected]
www.peasedev.org
Utility Listings
Eversource
Allison McLeanCommunity Relations & Economic Development Manager
P.O. Box 330
Manchester, NH 03105-0330
603-669-4000
[email protected]
www.eversource.com
New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Judy GoveVP of Business & Government Relations
579 Tenney Mountain Highway
Plymouth, NH 03264-3154
603-536-8666
[email protected]
www.nhec.com/economic-development/
Regional Listings
Belknap Economic Development Council
Justin SlatteryExecutive Director
383 South Main Street
Laconia, NH 03246
603-524-3057
[email protected]
www.belknapedc.org
Coastal Economic Development Corporation
Daniel GrayManaging Director
4 Merrill Industrial Drive, Suite 201
Hampton, New Hampshire 03842
603-929-9244
[email protected]
www.coastaledc.org
Discover New England
Lori HarnoisExecutive Director
100 International Drive, Suite 352
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-766-0606
[email protected]
www.discovernewengland.org
Monadnock Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
John G. DuganPresident
51 Railroad Street, Suite 101
Keene, NH 03431
603-352-4939
[email protected]
www.monadnock-development.org
Mt. Washington Valley Economic Council
Jac CuddyExecutive Director
53 Technology Lane
Conway, New Hampshire 03818
603-447-6622
[email protected]
www.mwvec.com
Northern Community Investment Corporation
Andrea BrochuDirector of Economic Development
51 Depot Square, Suite 2
St. Johnsbury, NH 05819
802-748-5101, ext. 2028
[email protected]
www.ncic.org
Regional Economic Development Center Serving Southern NH
Laurel AdamsPresident
57 Main Street
Raymond, New Hampshire 03077
603-772-2655
[email protected]
www.redc.com
Southwest Region Planning Commission
Tim MurphyExecutive Director
37 Ashuelot Street
Keene, NH 03431
603-357-0557
[email protected]
www.swrpc.org
Strafford Economic Development Corporation of New Hampshire (SEDC)
Dennis H. McCannExecutive Director
100 Main Street, Suite 101
Dover, NH 03820
603-749-2211
[email protected]
www.sedcnh.org
Tri-County Community Action Program
Jeanne L. RobillardCEO
30 Exchange Street
Berlin, NH 03570
603-752-7001
[email protected]
www.tccap.org
Wentworth Economic Development Corporation
Denise Roy-PalmerExecutive Director
15 Varney Road, P.O. Box 641
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire 03894
603-569-4216
[email protected]
www.wedco-nh.org
County Listings
Coös Economic Development Corporation
Lise HowsonExecutive Director
P.O. Box 205
Lancaster, NH 03584
603-788-3900
[email protected]
www.coosedc.org
Grafton Regional Development Corporation
Anne Duncan CooleyCEO
P.O. Box 178
Plymouth, NH 03264
603-398-4868
[email protected]
www.graftonrdc.org
City Listings
Berlin Industrial Development & Park Authority (BIDPA)
Pamela LaflammeCommunity Development Director
168 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570
603-752-8587
[email protected]
www.berlinnh.gov
City of Dover Office of Economic Development
Dan BarufaldiDirector
288 Central Avenue
Dover, NH 03820
603-516-6043
[email protected]
www.dover.nh.gov
City of Keene
Med KopczynskiDirector of Economic Development
3 Washington Street
Keene, NH 03431
603-757-1875
[email protected]
www.choosekeene.com
City of Laconia
Scott MyersCity Manager
45 Beacon Street East
Laconia, NH 03246
603-527-1270
[email protected]
www.laconianh.gov
City Of Lebanon
David R. BrooksDirector of Planning & Zoning
City Hall, 51 North Park Street, 1st Floor
Lebanon, NH 03766
603-448-1524
[email protected]
lebanonnh.gov
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
[email protected]
www.nashuanh.gov
City of Portsmouth Economic Development
Nancy M. CarmerEconomic Development Program Manager
1 Junkins Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-610-7220
[email protected]
www.cityofportsmouth.com/economic
Claremont Development Authority
Nancy MerrillPlanning & Development Director
14 North Street
Claremont, New Hampshire 03743
603-504-0340
[email protected]
www.claremontnh.com
Concord Economic Development
Suzi PeggDirector
41 Green Street
Concord, NH 03301
603-225-8595
[email protected]
investconcordnh.com
Durham Economic Development
Christine J. SoutterDirector
8 Newmarket Road
Durham, NH 03824
603-590-1387
[email protected]
www.ci.durham.nh.us
Exeter Economic Development Commission
Darren WinhamDirector
10 Front Street
Exeter, NH 03833
603-773-6122
[email protected]
exeternh.gov/bcc-edc
Franklin Business & Industrial Development Corporation
James AbergExecutive Director
Franklin Proulx Center, P.O. Box 174
Franklin, NH 03235
603-455-6662
[email protected]
www.franklinnh.org
Hooksett Economic Development
André GarronTown Administrator/Economic Development Director
35 Main Street
Hooksett, NH 03106
603-485-8472
[email protected]
www.hooksett.org
Manchester Economic Development Office (MEDO)
Melanie SanuthDirector
One City Hall Plaza
Manchester, NH 03101
603-624-6505
[email protected]
www.yourmanchesternh.com
Newport Office of Economic Development
Cody MorrisonEconomic Development Coordinator
15 Sunapee Street
Newport, NH 03773
603-344-6278
[email protected]
www.newportnh.gov and www.newportnhworks.com
Rochester Economic Development Commission
Michael ScalaDirector
33 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867
603-335-7522
[email protected]
www.rochesteredc.com
Somersworth Economic Development
Robin ComstockDirector
One Government Way
Somersworth, NH 03878
603-692-9516
[email protected]
www.somersworth.com
Town of Bow Economic Development
Matt TaylorDirector of Community Development
10 Grandview Road
Bow, NH 03304
603-223-3971
[email protected]
www.bow-nh.com
Town of Derry
Elizabeth RobidouxPlanning & Economic Development Assistant
14 Manning Street
Derry, NH 03038
603-845-5478
[email protected]
www.derrynh.org/economic-development
Town of Goffstown
Jo Ann DuffyPlanning & Economic Development Director
16 Main Street
Goffstown, NH 03045
603-497-8990, ext. 118
[email protected]
www.goffstown.com
Town of Lancaster
Ed SamsonTown Manager
25 Main Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
603-788-3391
[email protected]
www.lancasternh.org