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Number of participants: 4 - 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 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. - Most economic and civic development is hindered by a strong local attitude of "Not in my back yard." |
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Number of participants: 8 - Parking! Bicycle access - Not a serious challenge. Comcast is available in downtown, office space is affordable enough. - not a huge problem - Not for my type of business, which is a private practice. - A bit of a challenge - Parking. We need a multi-level parking garage and less street parking like Portsmouth. - I'm uncertain as to the scope of this question. - A huge challenge. We have vary lovely buildings and streets the biggest issue is proper maintenance and lack of |
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Number of participants: 8 - Yes, the city of Keene creates many unnecessary challenges for licenses, zoning, permits, etc.. - Little bit of a challenge. Local regulations surrounding signage appearance of buildings are discouraging for commerce. - not a huge problem. - No, I get licensing through the state of NH, and it is affordable. - Not a serious challenge - IDK - Not to my knowledge are licenses and permits a challenge - Not a serious challenge. |
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Number of participants: 5 - 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 - We tend to operate within whatever the constraints of whatever the circumstances. - the largest challenge our area faces is a lack of skilled workers. most young people with a skill that where raised in NH will leave the state because they will be paid more for the same job. |
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Number of participants: 5 - 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!!!!!!!!!!! - Accessibility - Not to my knowledge - Infrastructure is the single greatest challenge our area faces. our area has some of the slowest internet and spotty Cell service in the nation. More important than Infrastructure there in effectively no public transportation to or from our area and the surrounding communities or states. |
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Number of participants: 3 - Talking to customers and discovering what they have to offer is very helpful. - Team jaffrey ( use them and they are helpful) - YPN, KCC, ect. |
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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: 3 - Personal savings and leveraging personal income from other business - Work another job to put into business. - Private loans. |
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Number of participants: 7 - Murphy's Cafe LLC - Vicuna Chocolate - retail - Massage Therapist - Bric a brac upcycle emporium llc - Menadena - Green Energy Options |
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Number of participants: 7 - Coffee shop, Cafe, Retail, Wholesale coffee - Manufacturing and selling of chocolate - Private practice massage therapy, providing massage service, and no product sales. - Artisan/vintage gift shop, classroom , gallery - 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. - Solar and Hearth Retail Sales Service andInstallations - Real Estate, Construction, Property Management, Renovation, Relocation, General Contractor |
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