Business Resources
Below, you will find a brief description and contact information for the following agencies:
International Trade Resource Center, Merrimack Valley Venture Forum, NH Buisness & Industry Association, NH Business Resource Center, NH Business Resource Center Procurement Technical Assistance Program, NH Department of Resource and Economic Development, NH Employment Security/ NH Works, NH Manufacturing Extension Partnership, NH Small Business Development Center, Northern Community Investment Corporation, Rockingham Economic Development Corporation, SCORE, Workforce Development Center at Manchester Community College, Workforce Opportunity Council, and US Small Business Administration.
For further information, click on each to go directly to their web-site.
International Trade Resource Center
The hub of New Hampshire's international trade activities, providing global market development resources, assistance and programs from the NH office of International Commerce, the U.S. Department of Commerce, The U.S. Export-Import Bank, the Overseas Private Investment Corp., Southern New Hampshire University, the New Hampshire International Trade Association, and the Food Export Program.
Contact = Dawn Wivell
International Trade Resource Center
17 New Hampshire Avenue, Portsmouth NH 03801
603-334-6074
Merrimack Valley Venture Forum
Merrimack Valley Venture Forum is a non-profit organization that facilitates business growth in the region's technology and scientific sectors by serving the needs of entrepreneurs, emerging and established companies, professional service providers, academia and investment communities.
Contact = Susanne Ferrara
Merrimack Valley Venture Forum
51 Middlesex Street North Chelmsford, MA 01863
978-251-8278
NH Business and Industry Association
The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce is a proud member of the NH BIA (NH's state Chamber of Commerce) and joins them in their mission to promote a healthy business climate and robust economic future for New Hampshire. Through advocacy with state legislators and regulators, the BIA shapes business-friendly public policy and provide counterbalance to legislation and regulations that threaten the growth and prosperity of New Hampshire business.
NH Business Resource Center
Thinking of starting a business in NH? This agency is full of helpful information. The NH Business Resource Center offers resources to enhance the economic activities of the state through business attraction, outreach, in-state business expansion efforts, and the facilitation of government sales. The NH BRC acts as a single point of contact for businesses seeking assistance in areas ranging from licensing and financing, to permitting and workforce training. NH BRC offers comprehensive business and community assisitance services for those interested in starting, relocating, expanding or enhancing their business in NH.
Contact = Christopher Way, In-State Business Service Manager
NH DRED
P.O. Box 1856
172 Pembroke Road, Concord, NH 03302
603-271-2591
NH Business Resource Center Procurement Technical Assistance Program
A no-cost service to assist businesses in securing government contracts, NH-PTAP exisits to help NH businesses, large or small, obtain the information needed to bid competitively on all federal, state and local government agency contracts by providing marketing and procurement information, technical and quality assurance counseling, bid matching services, product and procurement histories, military specifications, researching of business codes, registering on all appropriate websites, locating federal acquisitions regulations, and process management skills.
Contact = Martha Keene
NH DRED
P.O. Box 1856
172 Pembroke Road, Concord, NH 03302
603-271-7581
NH Department of Resource and Economic Development (DRED)
NH's natural landscape provides the foundation for many of our activities that drive the state's economy. Our quality of life, combined with the business-friendly and tax advantageous environment make the state attractive to business growth and expansion. The Department of Resources and Economic Development consists of four divisions: Forest and Lands, Parks and Recreation, Travel and Tourism Development, and Economic Development
Contact = Michael Vlacich, Director Economic Development
NH DRED
P.O. Box 1856
172 Pembrook Road, Concord, NH 03302
603-271-2341
NH Employment Security (NHES)/ NH Works
NHES offers programs and services that will help your business. They provide information and assistance to help you build a qualified workforce and help your business grow.They help promote workforce development and work with state and federal agencies to assist in employee training, retention, expansion and layoff aversion. A great resource to assist with all your hiring needs, including incentives to hire, on-the-job training through Trade Act, hiring veterans, youth, foreign labor, individuals with disabilities and older workers.
Contact = Roberta Gabriel, Manager NH Employment Security
Contact = Diane Gagnon, Employer Service Representative
NH Employment Security
29 South Broadway, Salem NH 03079
603-893-9185 x99302
NH Manufacturing Extension Partnership
The NH MEP is part of a nationwide network of technical, manufacturing and business specialists. The NH MEP is a unique resource for manufacturing in NH that supports manufacturers by facilitating manufacturing interaction between industry, government, and academia with services focusing on such core disciplines as: Business Planning and Enterprise Development, Product Development, Supply Chain Development, Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement, Quality Improvement Assurance, Information Technology Management, and International Business Development.
Contact = Zenagui Brahim, Director
NH MEP, 172 Pembroke Road,Concord, NH 03301
603-226-3200
NH Small Business Development Center (NH SBDC)
NH SBDC provides confidential long-term business management consulting and educational programs to more than 3000 New Hampshire small businesses each year. The NH SBDC offers a variety of on line tools including numerous "e-learning courses- on-line anytime 24/7", as well as access to information and referrals. Specialized services include the Environmental Management Program and the Restaurant Initiative. The NH SBDC is the only NH agency that has full-time certified business advisors providing one-on-one, long term management consulting to small businesses. The NH SBDC is an outreach program of the UNH Wittemore School of Business and Economics and a cooperative venture of the US SBA, NH DRED, the University System of NH and the private sector.
Contact = Mary Collins, State Director
NH SBDC UNH Whittemore School of Business
110 McConnell Hall
Durham, NH 03824
603-862-2200
Northern Community Investment Corporation
NCIC is a private, non-profit, community based corporation dedicated to generating and preserving employment and other social and economic benefits for the region by prudent investment of its own resources. NCIC provides capital and professional assistance for a wide range of business and community development ventures and investments and is certified by the SBA to provide SBA Microloans up to $35,000 for working capital or for the purchase of inventory, supplies, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
Contact = Jude Hamel, VP Commercial Loan Officer
NCIC, 300 Main Street, Plymouth, NH 03264
603-536-2202
Rockingham Economic Development Corporation
Rockingham Economic Development Corporation is a regional development organization providing alternate loan funds to businesses throughout Rockingham County. The Regional Loan Fund assists emerging, expanding, and relocating businesses with their financing needs, particularly with subordinate or gap financing. Additionally, they provide Technical Assistance for Business Plan Development; Preloan packaging includes project review for eligibility for federal, state or other funding sources. The REDC also coordinates the Stategic Plan for Rockingham County.
Contact = Marie Cappello, Executive Director
REDC,37 Industrial Drive, Suite # F2, Exeter, NH 03833
603-772-2655
SCORE
SCORE, "Counselors to America's Small Business" offers free counseling to established small businesses and to start-ups, on a personal face-to-face basis, one time or long term. They are a national non-profit association and a resource partner with the U.S. SBA. Five NH branches cover the state with over 200 members, working and retired business professionals and a tremendous variety of expertise. Whether you are looking to grow your business, facing a minor issue or major challenge, or just want an experienced person to talk with, SCORE will assign a member whose experience most closely matches your needs.
Contact = Terry Lee
Norris Cotton Federal Building
275 Chestnut Strret Suite #133, Manchester, NH 03101
603-666-7561
Workforce Development Center at Manchester Community College
Manchester Community College is a learner-centered institution that enriches the academic, economic and cultural life of the community.The Workforce Development Center at Manchester Community College provides non credit courses and seminars for the community for personal enrichment and professional development as well as customized training for companies.
Contact = Kim Keegan, VP of Student and Community Development,
Manchester Community College,1066 Front Street , Manchester, NH 03102
603-668-6706 x338
Workforce Opportunity Council & NH Job Training Fund
"This matching grant program is a true partnership between New Hampshire businesses, the state, and our community college system, which can provide much of the needed training resources for business" -- Governor John Lynch
The Workforce Opportunity Council is NH's job training agency, preparing youth and adults for employment and helping dislocated workers return to the workforce. Its mission is to engender a highly responsive workforce development system that makes NH's businesses productive and creates a high standard of living for those they employ by promoting life-long learning and providing the means for all to gain sufficient skills, education, and employment.
Contact = Michael Power, Executive Director
Workforce Opportunity Council
64 Suncook Road, Concord, NH 03301
603-229-3303
US Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interest of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.
