The deadline for REDC's Business Plan Competition, the first of four in the THRIVE Competition Series, is just a few days away, on May 31, 2024, 5:00 pm! New Hampshire businesses at any stage in their business are invited to submit applications to www.redc.com/thrive. This competition series will be virtual, so there are no travel requirements for applicants. There is no fee to submit. Applicants will submit their written business plan, which shall not exceed fifteen pages/slides. The winner of this competition will receive a $5,000 award to grow their business. The business plan competition will be judged virtually by the following economic development experts: Dwight Davis - Owner and Operator of Senior Helpers of Southern New Hampshire Ericka Canales - Executive Director of Coös Economic Development Corporation John Nyhan - President of Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce Visit www.redc.com/thrive to view full details, eligibility requirements, frequently-asked-questions, and resources. The winner will be announced on June 26, 2024. |
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Drinkwater Productions was 100% funded through Kiva, for $15,000 from 554 lenders! Based in Exeter, NH, Drinkwater Productions & Marketing develops lead-generation strategies to drive revenue for clients. Since its founding, Drinkwater Marketing has expanded from a regional firm to a nationwide entity. Their goal is to help real estate agents focus on developing relationships online with community members that they serve to generate organic leads. |
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My Human Coach was 100% funded through Kiva, for $9,500 from 88 lenders! As the NH Kiva hub, REDC assisted Mark and his business with a Kiva loan application. Based in Manchester, NH, My Human Coach is a group of board-certified health coaches with decades of combined experience helping people achieve their health goals and live their best lives, through ethical online health coaching that is affordable and accessible. |
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HYPE Mobility & Wellness was 100% funded through Kiva, for $5,500 from 119 lenders! REDC assisted LaToya and her business with a Kiva loan application. Based in Hooksett, NH, HYPE Mobility & Wellness is a safe haven for dance, movement, support groups, and Reiki sessions, focusing on women, marginalized communities, people of color, and individuals with disabilities or invisible illnesses. |
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June 10th 9:30am - 10:30am Free | English | Virtual REDC hosts a monthly virtual webinar to discuss Kiva, a global crowdfunding platform that provides small business owners in New Hampshire the opportunity to obtain a loan of up to $15,000 with 0% interest and $0 in fees. REDC clients and non-clients alike are welcome to attend. The next session is on Monday, May 13th, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. At this free webinar, our advisors will walk participants through every step of the Kiva process, from submitting the initial application to loan disbursal and repayment. If you know a small business that may be interested in learning more, please share this Kiva webinar with them! Register at www.redc.com/kiva#webinar. |
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Pay Day Escape REDC is pleased to provide funding to Pay Day Escape, a new entertainment company based in Bow, NH, that will specialize in interactive puzzle room experiences and game room rentals. |
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June 11 - 12, 2024 Hosted by the NH Center for Nonprofits, NH Gives is the state's largest day-of-giving - bringing together hundreds of nonprofits and tens of thousands of donors to raise as much money and awareness as possible for the causes served by NH's nonprofit sector. It is 24 hours for Granite Staters to give back to the nonprofits that give so much to our communities every day. Visit www.nhgives.org to learn more and support NH nonprofits. |
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If you know of a small business in NH in need of assistance, or someone interested in starting a new business, please share REDC with them. |
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