Business Assistance
Please visit the NH Department Business & Economic Affairs NHECONOMY.COM for information on the following resources:
- Office Of Business And Industrial Development
- Office Of Economic Initiatives
- Vendor Matching Program
- New Hampshire Industrial Research Center
- New Hampshire International Trade Resource Center
- Procurement Technical Assistance Program
- New Hampshire Department Of State Corporate Division
Regional Resources Include:
Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC)
The Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) seeks to promote responsible, sustainable economic development activities in the communities of Rockingham County and 5 communities in eastern Hillsborough Country. The REDC has partnered with the Rockingham Planning Commission to publish a Regional Community Profile Guide for Rockingham County that will include information not currently published on population, housing, employment, and wage data for use in promoting business development in Rockingham County.
Rockingham Regional Planning Commission
Operating as a non-profit local government organization, the Commission serves in an advisory role to local governments in order to promote coordinated planning, orderly growth, efficient land use, and environmental protection. The Commission's professional planning staff provides an array of planning assistance to our 26 active member communities. Membership, which is optional, is obtained through annual dues assessed to each community on a per capita basis.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) helps both new and established business owners enhance their companies' potential for success. Private counseling is provided by appointment only, but the NHSBDC also coordinates with a variety of public and private organizations to offer an extensive list of training programs at affordable costs. SBDC counselors are trained in all aspects of business management and provide free counseling on topics such as accounting, advertising, cash flow planning, financing, human resource management, inventory control, marketing and market research, selling strategies, and many other areas.
Seacoast SCORE
Seacoast SCORE is a non-profit, volunteer organization that is committed to providing FREE high-quality business mentoring and workshops to the residents of Strafford and Rockingham counties in New Hampshire and southern York County in Maine. We have approximately 40 mentors who are/were experienced business owners or executives that volunteer their time and knowledge to help small business owners and potential business owners achieve success. SCORE mentors provide in-depth assistance to help evaluate a business idea or product, stimulate growth in existing business, and create vibrant local business communities.