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Number of participants: 3 - 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 - 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: 8 - 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 - Yes. Everything is expensive in the North East, including building and maintaining. - I don't know - Not a serious challenge. Comcast is available in downtown, office space is affordable enough. - not a serious challenge - A bit of a challenge - accessing affordable housing for (potential) employees is difficult |
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Number of participants: 8 - 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 - Takes time, but can be done. - Not a serious challenge - Little bit of a challenge. Local regulations surrounding signage appearance of buildings are discouraging for commerce. - not a serious challenge - local town works with us - 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: 3 - 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. - 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. - Accessibility |
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Number of participants: 3 - Hannah Grimes: Outstanding - 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 - 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. - 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: 4 - Vicuna Chocolate - surell - Bric a brac upcycle emporium llc - Picadilly Farm LLC |
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Number of participants: 5 - Non Profit - Manufacturing and selling of chocolate - Surell is a wholesaler of real and faux fur accessories. - Artisan/vintage gift shop, classroom , gallery - Agricultural business, growing and selling 30 acres of certified organic produce annually. |
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