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Number of participants: 5 - 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 - This region does not support small business, the importance of shopping local, nor do town officials work to boost their local economies. We need business owners to work together, not against each other. We need town officials to encourage new businesses, not just say No all the time to new ideas and developments. We need programs that help boost local economy, get more customers shopping and make this region a real destination. We need a stronger defense against online shopping. Most of all, we all need to work together on these initiatives. - 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: 9 - 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! - 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. - not a huge problem - Our roads are terrible, bridges are crumbling and internet sucks. So yes, a huge 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: 9 - Moderately serious - Not a serious challenge - 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. - not a huge problem. - Not a challenge - Not a serious challenge. |
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Number of participants: 3 - 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. - Rents are too high in this area, it's prohibitive to starting a business, especially a retail store front shop. Advertising rates (Monadnock Table, Sentinel, Ledger, Shopper News, etc) are way too high - small businesses, especially new businesses, cannot afford these rates...which means that they cannot place ads and market their businesses. - 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: 6 - More internships needed, more people need to stay in Keene, more shoppers need to support local 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. - Better advertising rates!!!!!!!!!!! - 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: 2 - Talking to customers and discovering what they have to offer is very helpful. - YPN, KCC, ect. |
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Number of participants: 1 - 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: 4 - Teds Shoe and Sport - Jack Daniels Motor Inn - Vicuna Chocolate - retail |
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Number of participants: 4 - Footwear and Apparel brick and mortar retail. - Specialty retail - Manufacturing and selling of chocolate - Real Estate, Construction, Property Management, Renovation, Relocation, General Contractor |
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