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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. - 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: 11 - Low speed internet is a big challenge. Bad roads are a challenge - Not serious - Not significant. - Parking! Bicycle access - A little bit of a challenge. Mostly roads and bridges needing repair. - 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 bit of a challenge - Not a serious challenge - Not a serious challenge |
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Number of participants: 11 - No, not a serious challenge - Moderately serious - Yes. - Yes, the city of Keene creates many unnecessary challenges for licenses, zoning, permits, etc.. - A moderately serius challenge. Town permitting and code enforcement can be overwhelming and confusing. - 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 - A little bit of 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. - No parking |
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Number of participants: 7 - Better internet - 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. - Better advertising rates!!!!!!!!!!! - Faster, more reliable Internet - Accessibility - Competitive internet and telecom services. We are not in the immediate metropolitan area. |
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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: 2 - 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: 6 - Cheshire Garden - Teds Shoe and Sport - Murphy's Cafe LLC - Vicuna Chocolate - retail - Bric a brac upcycle emporium llc |
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Number of participants: 7 - Farm, food production - Footwear and Apparel brick and mortar retail. - Coffee shop, Cafe, Retail, Wholesale coffee - Specialty retail - Manufacturing and selling of chocolate - Artisan/vintage gift shop, classroom , gallery - Technology services |
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