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Number of participants: 4 - 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. - 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. |
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Number of participants: 16 - Low speed internet is a big challenge. Bad roads are a challenge - Not significant. - Yes. Everything is expensive in the North East, including building and maintaining. - Parking! Bicycle access - I don't know - A little bit of a challenge. Mostly roads and bridges needing repair. - 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. - not a huge problem - Roads are not always in the greatest shape....... - Not for my type of business, which is a private practice. - Not a serious challenge - Not a serious challenge. - accessing affordable housing for (potential) employees is difficult |
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Number of participants: 16 - No, not a serious challenge - Yes. - 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 serius challenge. Town permitting and code enforcement can be overwhelming and confusing. - 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 huge problem. - The byzantine regulatory system for hospitality -related businesses is daunting in "Live Free or Die" New Hampshire. Absolutely archaic. - No, I get licensing through the state of NH, and it is affordable. - 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: 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. - 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: 6 - Better internet - 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!!!!!!!!!!! - 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. - Competitive internet and telecom services. We are not in the immediate metropolitan area. |
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Number of participants: 8 - Cheshire Garden - Murphy's Cafe LLC - Brie & Vessie - Vicuna Chocolate - retail - The Fitzwilliam Inn - Massage Therapist - Picadilly Farm LLC |
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Number of participants: 11 - Winchester - Keene - Jaffrey - Westmorelnad - Peterborough - peterborough - Fitzwilliam - Keene NH - Hillsboro - Keene - Winchester |
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Number of participants: 10 - Farm, food production - Coffee shop, Cafe, Retail, Wholesale coffee - Specialty retail - Handmade children's shop, all on-line. - Manufacturing and selling of chocolate - Bed and breakfast lodging, restaurant, pub - Private practice massage therapy, providing massage service, and no product sales. - Technology services - Custom design and fabrication - Agricultural business, growing and selling 30 acres of certified organic produce annually. |
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