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Number of participants: 6 - I selected I don't have an opinion because I felt I don't know enough about our plans economic development plans to have an educated opinion. I feel we need to do a better job of getting that information out to the average person. - I don't feel we are aggressively pursuing the outside companies needed to inject economic energy in this region. We are woefully behind the rest of NH in terms of leadership. We are not getting it from the Chamber, the Council or private citizens. We talk constantly. I am concerned that the new City Manager has no understanding of the severity of what we are facing. I am concerned that we just handed off to "Med" leadership of this initiative when it is one of a multitude of tasks he is being asked to manage. He or someone should be doing this full time. This is not a part time issue! It requires full time focus and leadership. It is not happening in this region. I am saddened by the lack of leadership coming out of the Mayor's office. He is the king of more and more meetings. We need to put a dynamic, experienced individual in charge of this priority. - This region has been economically stagnant at best since the late 1990s. The reality is bsiiness and industry have left the region and relocated elsewhere or simply ceased operations. The region is a wonderful place to call home but it it's very difficult to find gainful employment that provides an ocome to afford the cost of living here. - At the local level, I do not feel those working in the government/municipalities consider those running and owning business - I don't see CED at a policy level. - Most economic and civic development is hindered by a strong local attitude of "Not in my back yard." |
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Number of participants: 13 - Yes, we have poor technology and transportation in our region. Also need to build our local food system - byt that I don't mean build bigger local farms but help support more small farms. - Not serious - A little bit of a challenge. I would like another option for high speed internet in addition to Comcast. Public transportation - the Greyhound bus goes through Peterborough but does not stop! - I biggest problem is Skilled Labor. I do not believe that is "Infrastructure. So, I am going to answer, "I don't know". - not for my business - A little bit of a challenge. Mostly roads and bridges needing repair. - There is a lack of funds for municipal repair and maintenance - I don't know - Not a serious challenge. Comcast is available in downtown, office space is affordable enough. - I don't know - Our roads are terrible, bridges are crumbling and internet sucks. So yes, a huge challenge. - Not a serious challenge. - A huge challenge. We have vary lovely buildings and streets the biggest issue is proper maintenance and lack of |
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Number of participants: 14 - Yes, permits in Keene a huge barrier - Moderately serious - Not a serious challenge - it is a constant refrain over the past 20 years, that the city of Keene is impossible to work with on a timely basis. Is that true or fair? My impression is that it is getting better, that the city of Keene is listening and attempting to work with people. So, I will answer: " A little bit of a Challenge" - not for us - A moderately serius challenge. Town permitting and code enforcement can be overwhelming and confusing. - NO - Not a serious challenge - Little bit of a challenge. Local regulations surrounding signage appearance of buildings are discouraging for commerce. - Once you know the system they aren't - but until you do they definitely are. - Not a challenge - i dont know - Not a serious challenge - Not a serious challenge. |
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Number of participants: 2 - Hard to find opportunity to expand business within the area. Only opportunity to make money comes from out of state and manufacture product in P'boro. - the largest challenge our area faces is a lack of skilled workers. most young people with a skill that where raised in NH will leave the state because they will be paid more for the same job. |
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Number of participants: 7 - High speed internet throughout the region - especially in small towns outside of Keene - More internships needed, more people need to stay in Keene, more shoppers need to support local businesses. - I am a huge fan of downtown. But let's stop putting all our energy into "improving downtown". Instead, focus on bringing in new businesses. - High speed internet - Very difficult to find help. High rents and cost of living make it hard for new workers to come to the area. The area needs more affordable housing and local government needs to recognize this challenge. - Faster, more reliable Internet - Infrastructure is the single greatest challenge our area faces. our area has some of the slowest internet and spotty Cell service in the nation. More important than Infrastructure there in effectively no public transportation to or from our area and the surrounding communities or states. |
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Number of participants: 3 - Hannah Grimes: Outstanding - Talking to customers and discovering what they have to offer is very helpful. - YPN, KCC, ect. |
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Number of participants: 3 - We are working on creating a kitchen that would be open to local food producers to use for value added products, testing etc. - Colleges: We need KSC to succeed in Keene. I am a huge fan. There recent failures saddens me. Their past two Presidents delivered nothing on behalf of the school or the city. So frustrating that Mayor Lane was banging the drum for both when it was obvious just how weak they were as leaders. And it didn't take the PF to realize it. Let's hope Treadwell is the answer. - Incubating/mentorship programs will not be helpful if other more fundamental challenges are not addressed. |
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Number of participants: 2 - Personal savings and leveraging personal income from other business - Private loans. |
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Number of participants: 3 - Teds Shoe and Sport - Jack Daniels Motor Inn - Vicuna Chocolate |
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Number of participants: 7 - Footwear and Apparel brick and mortar retail. - Non Profit - Specialty retail - Manufacturing and selling of chocolate - Retail in downtown Keene - Custom design and fabrication - Real Estate, Construction, Property Management, Renovation, Relocation, General Contractor |
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