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Number of participants: 5 - 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. - These responses are mainly in reference to Peterborough and surrounding towns. - The Hannah Grimes Center is an amazing resource for entrepreneurs and initiatives like Monadnock Buy Local help to raise awareness of the important place local businesses have in our economy and in our lives. - I think there are a lot of people and groups in the area who would like to help small business, they just do not know how to, or have no clear direction how to. |
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Number of participants: 12 - 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. - 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. - I don't know - A little bit of a challenge in peterborough - particularly in the support of telecommunters who might otherwise find our town attractive. - Roads are not always in the greatest shape....... - I don't know - A bit of a challenge - Not a serious challenge - Not a serious challenge. - accessing affordable housing for (potential) employees is difficult |
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Number of participants: 13 - Yes, permits in Keene a huge barrier - 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 - Not a serious challenge. - I don't know. - A moderately serious challenge, particularly because there is not a clear, inclusive vision informing them. - The byzantine regulatory system for hospitality -related businesses is daunting in "Live Free or Die" New Hampshire. Absolutely archaic. - Once you know the system they aren't - but until you do they definitely are. - i dont know - Not a serious challenge - A little bit of a challenge - Not a serious challenge - fees for very small scale businesses can be a deterrent |
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Number of participants: 2 - No parking - As an employer of 20-25 seasonal workers, I support a higher minimum wage, mandatory sick leave, and employer-funded single payer health care! |
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Number of participants: 5 - High speed internet throughout the region - especially in small towns outside of Keene - 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. - In outlying towns like mine, the availability of reliable internet service is severely lacking and a huge detriment to folks looking to do business of any kind. Also, the drug crisis in our area makes it virtually impossible to keep employees, especially in the hospitality industry. - Accessibility - Competitive internet and telecom services. We are not in the immediate metropolitan area. |
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Number of participants: 2 - Hannah Grimes: Outstanding - Team jaffrey ( use them and they are helpful) |
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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. - My shop is designed to be a maker space, just getting it to that point without financial assistance has taken time. |
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Number of participants: 3 - The Fitzwilliam Inn - Bric a brac upcycle emporium llc - Picadilly Farm LLC |
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Number of participants: 7 - Non Profit - Bed and breakfast lodging, restaurant, pub - Retail in downtown Keene - Artisan/vintage gift shop, classroom , gallery - Technology services - Custom design and fabrication - Agricultural business, growing and selling 30 acres of certified organic produce annually. |
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