BUSINESS RESOURCES
Are you Starting a business? Growing your business? Do you need help with your business plan or are looking for financing?
IS developing your workforce a challenge or have you considered succession planning?
Did you know there are local business advisors available to assist you at no cost?
MISSION
Connecting businesses and people to create a thriving community.
VISION
To live, work and play in a prosperous and sustainable community.
CORE VALUES
Community, Service, Stewardship, Ethics, Transparency
Business resources to help you succeed
We see, first hand, the challenges local businesses have when looking to sustain and grow their businesses. We have learned that “normal” can change quickly and with the support of each other we can weather the storm. We’re happy to help connect you to local business advisors and resources so your business can stay in business. Many of the resources listed below offer their services at no cost. Let us know how we can connect you to the right people to help your business flourish.
The Division of Economic Development
New Hampshire is a place where its businesses grow, thrive, and prosper in a climate that encourages them to succeed. The taxes they don’t have to pay is money they invest – in their facilities and their workforce.
The Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) is committed to fostering that success. BEA is a resource for businesses of all sizes and sectors, from family-owned companies to multi-national corporations, that can meet their goals in a variety of ways, from government contracting and international trade, to workforce development, financing and more. The Division of Economic Development (DED) is charged with ensuring the strength of the New Hampshire economy and is the single point of contact for businesses of all sizes and sectors looking to grow and prosper. Learn more.
Grafton Regional Development Corporation
Grafton Regional Development Corporation supports local businesses with the resources, guidance, and financing solutions necessary to build a stronger, more vibrant Grafton County. They specialize in finding collaborative means to approach business opportunities creatively and challenges head on. This allows them to move quickly to address your needs and holds true to our reputation for being responsive and dedicated to moving the needle forward.
NH Small Business Development Center
Each year, 3,000 small businesses in approximately 200 New Hampshire communities benefit from the advising and educational programs offered by the NH SBDC. SBDC’s dedicated team of certified business advisors delivers highly individualized, confidential advising at no charge to enterprises across New Hampshire, from the towns along the Connecticut River to the Seacoast to the North Country and every point in between. We offer entrepreneurial education through no-cost eCourses, live webinars, and other programs.
The US Small Business Administration (SBA)
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. The SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small business. The NH District Office is located in Concord.
SCORE
SCORE’s mission is to help entrepreneurs and small business owners by building strong, life-long relationships through free mentoring and expert resources which will help them achieve their goals. Find low or no-cost, targeted training in both in-person and online formats on topics that matter to you and your small business. Join a business expert at an interactive in-person or virtual workshop or learn at your own pace with one of our recorded webinars. Learn more.
The NH Business and Industry Association
The Business and Industry Association is NH’s statewide chamber of commerce and leading business advocate on a mission to unify the voice of the business community and champion a competitive business climate and prosperous economic future for the Granite State.
As the statewide chamber of commerce and state manufacturing association, no other organization in New Hampshire has as broad a reach to shape public policy or as extensive of a business network through which to engage and meet fellow leaders.
NH Lodging & Restaurant Association
NH Lodging & Restaurant Association is the Official Trade Association for NH’s Hospitality Industry. We’re here to improve the climate for hospitality businesses in NH through advocating for pro-business policies, offering exclusive savings programs, promoting the industry, and providing training and resources. From introducing landmark legislation to personalized support for business owners, we exist to give every hospitality business in NH the best chance for success.
NH Saves
Energy efficiency is a vital part of keeping New Hampshire’s residents, businesses and towns economically successful, now and in the future. NHSaves provides New Hampshire customers with information, incentives and support designed to save energy, reduce costs, and protect our environment statewide.
NHSaves works to advance the efficient use of energy in New Hampshire.NHSaves has great ideas and resources to help you save time, money, and energy as part of your daily routine and business practices. Watch our video and remember, when New Hampshire saves, we all win!
NHSaves is a collaboration of New Hampshire’s electric and natural gas utilities working together to provide NH customers with information, incentives, and support designed to save energy, reduce costs, and protect our environment statewide.
Visit www.nhsaves.com and learn more.
Visit NH
New Hampshire’s Hospitality and Tourism industry is a pillar of the state’s economy, welcoming more than 14.3 million visitors who generate an average of $7.3 billion in total spending. For a small state, that’s a big impact. Find out what the Division of Travel and Tourism Development is doing to promote New Hampshire and review trends in the visitor industry, identify marketing opportunities, and find research and events in the NH Industry Members Tab.
Local Government
Town of Lincoln,NH
148 Main Street, PO Box 25 Lincoln NH 03251
603-745-2757
Town of Woodstock, NH
165 Lost River Road, PO Box 156 Woodstock NH 03262
603-745-8752
Leave No Trace Resources
Leave No Trace Resources – New Hampshire’s Leave No Trace initiative is a statewide education program that aims to increase visitor and resident awareness of the ways to help protect the Granite State’s outdoor resources. The Leave No Trace Partner Toolkit is a great resource to help industry members spread the word about the LNT initiative.
NH Employment Security
NH Employment Security operates a free public Employment Service through a statewide network of Job and Information Centers, providing a broad range of assisted and self-directed employment and career related services, and labor market information to all customers.
NH Department of Labor
The Department of Labor helps employers and insurance carriers to operate successfully within New Hampshire’s labor laws. We encourage a successful, fair, and safe workplace throughout the Granite State
