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Number of participants: 3 - 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. - At the local level, I do not feel those working in the government/municipalities consider those running and owning business |
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Number of participants: 19 - Low speed internet is a big challenge. Bad roads are a challenge - 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". - A little bit of a challenge. - I don't know - I don't know. - There is a lack of funds for municipal repair and maintenance - I don't know. I work from my home. - Not a serious challenge. Comcast is available in downtown, office space is affordable enough. - A moderately serious challenge. Without a car, this region is inaccessible. - not a serious challenge - Not for my type of business, which is a private practice. - Parking. We need a multi-level parking garage and less street parking like Portsmouth. - Not a serious challenge - Not a serious challenge. - accessing affordable housing for (potential) employees is difficult - Not a serious challenge |
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Number of participants: 19 - No, not a serious challenge - 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 a serious challenge. - I don't know. - A moderately serious challenge. - NO - I have had no issues with getting licenses. - Little bit of a challenge. Local regulations surrounding signage appearance of buildings are discouraging for commerce. - Not a serious challenge. - not a serious challenge - local town works with us - No, I get licensing through the state of NH, and it is affordable. - IDK - A little bit of a challenge - Not a serious challenge - fees for very small scale businesses can be a deterrent - 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. - 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: 7 - Better internet - 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. - Competitive internet and telecom services. We are not in the immediate metropolitan area. |
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Number of participants: 2 - Hannah Grimes: Outstanding - Talking to customers and discovering what they have to offer is very 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. - Incubating/mentorship programs will not be helpful if other more fundamental challenges are not addressed. |
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Number of participants: 10 - Cheshire Garden - Teds Shoe and Sport - Jack Daniels Motor Inn - Brie & Vessie - Vicuna Chocolate - Prial Outreach Consulting - surell - Massage Therapist - Menadena - Picadilly Farm LLC |
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Number of participants: 12 - Farm, food production - Footwear and Apparel brick and mortar retail. - Non Profit - Handmade children's shop, all on-line. - Manufacturing and selling of chocolate - Part-time boutique consulting services to clients looking to expand their outreach: giving to the community with expectations of long-term returns. - Surell is a wholesaler of real and faux fur accessories. - Private practice massage therapy, providing massage service, and no product sales. - Menadena is a trusted partner for business owners that need marketing, search engine optimization, and website design services to grow. We apply proven strategies to develop marketing systems that are simple and effective. Unlike agencies focused on various tactics, we start with strategy to help our customers succeed. - Technology services - Custom design and fabrication - Agricultural business, growing and selling 30 acres of certified organic produce annually. |
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