1. The NHBMPP is funded under grant #33-50-M09048 from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce to the University of New Hampshire

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3.  Economic well-being  Job creation  Job and Business Retention, Expansion & Attraction  Tax base expansion  Wealth Creation  Improved Quality of Life

4.  Jobs depending on broadband and information and communications technology will grow by 25% between 2008 and 2018 or at a rate of 2.5% faster than the average for other occupations and industries. ◦ Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics cited in The National Broadband Plan

5.  Retain & expand local companies  Opportunities to attract new industries to link with new infrastructure and existing industries  Attract technology service companies  Add to skill base of workforce  Improved efficiency of municipal services

6.  Percentage of data collected about your community from websites

7.  Clearly defined point of contact in the community  Up-to-date information on the community and its assets  A “modern” web site  A targeted marketing strategy  Connections with regional and state efforts Source: Jonathan Q. Morgan, Ph.D., -Economic Development 101 UNC School of Government

8.  Location Map/Where are you?  About Us/ Area overview  Top 5-10 largest employers  Major Industries/Clusters  Maps (Zoning, infrastructure, traffic volumes, Drive shed maps, Clusters)  Incentives (ERZ, TIF, Expedited Reviews, RLF etc…)  Detailed Demographic Information (i.e. Population, Education, Age, etc…)  Quick facts

9.  Thank you! Andre L. Garron, AICP State Specialist, Economic Development UNH Cooperative Extension 131 Main Street, Nesmith Hall Durham, NH 03824