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Number of participants: 4 - 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. - 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. - 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: 15 - 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 - Not significant. - A little bit of a challenge. - Yes. Everything is expensive in the North East, including building and maintaining. - Parking! Bicycle access - I don't know - I don't know. - 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. - Our roads are terrible, bridges are crumbling and internet sucks. So yes, a huge challenge. - Not for my type of business, which is a private practice. - A bit of a challenge - Not a serious challenge. - accessing affordable housing for (potential) employees is difficult |
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Number of participants: 15 - Yes, permits in Keene a huge barrier - Moderately serious - Yes. - Not a serious challenge. - Takes time, but can be done. - Yes, the city of Keene creates many unnecessary challenges for licenses, zoning, permits, etc.. - I don't know. - A moderately serious challenge. - Little bit of a challenge. Local regulations surrounding signage appearance of buildings are discouraging for commerce. - Not a serious challenge. - Not a challenge - No, I get licensing through the state of NH, and it is affordable. - Not a serious challenge - Not a serious challenge - fees for very small scale businesses can be a deterrent |
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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. - 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 - More internships needed, more people need to stay in Keene, more shoppers need to support local businesses. - 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 - Accessibility |
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Number of participants: 2 - Talking to customers and discovering what they have to offer is very helpful. - 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. - Incubating/mentorship programs will not be helpful if other more fundamental challenges are not addressed. - 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: 2 - Personal savings and leveraging personal income from other business - Work another job to put into business. |
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Number of participants: 7 - Teds Shoe and Sport - Murphy's Cafe LLC - Vicuna Chocolate - Prial Outreach Consulting - Massage Therapist - Bric a brac upcycle emporium llc - Picadilly Farm LLC |
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Number of participants: 8 - Keene - Keene - Peterborough - Keene - Keene NH - Jaffrey - Keene - Winchester |
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Number of participants: 8 - Footwear and Apparel brick and mortar retail. - Coffee shop, Cafe, Retail, Wholesale coffee - 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. - Private practice massage therapy, providing massage service, and no product sales. - Artisan/vintage gift shop, classroom , gallery - Custom design and fabrication - Agricultural business, growing and selling 30 acres of certified organic produce annually. |
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