REDC voted “Most Significant Program to Help Granite Staters Launch Businesses” by NH Business Review

The Regional Economic Development Center (REDC) was voted “Most Significant Program to Help Granite Staters Launch Businesses” in NH Business Review’s 2023 Best of Business (BOB) Awards. REDC, along with all 2023 BOB Awards winners, celebrated during NH Business Review’s BOB Awards celebration on March 9 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord.

“We appreciate the recognition from the NH Business Review and are honored to receive this award,” stated REDC President Laurel Adams. “We will continue to do all that we can to bring opportunities and resources to small businesses in New Hampshire, which is an amazing place where entrepreneurs can grow and thrive. Thank you again for this recognition.”

“The BOB award recipients represent the very best of the New Hampshire business community and serve as a model for business leaders across the state,” said Jeff Feingold, editor of NH Business Review. “Congratulations to REDC and the rest of this year’s winners on this well-deserved honor!”

"President's Desk" added to REDC's Virtual Entrepreneur Resource Center

In addition to business advice, design & marketing advice, and inspiring client stories, REDC's Virtual Entrepreneur Resource Center blog now includes articles from REDC President Laurel Adams, discussing current issues effecting Granite State entrepreneurs.

Read Laurel's most recent articles here:

Kiva Update

As a Kiva hub, REDC is happy to have assisted Edward and his business Bravo Cleaning Services with a Kiva loan application, which is now live and ready for your support! Based in Manchester, NH, Edward is seeking funding to purchase equipment and storage space to grow his business. Twenty years ago, Edward moved his family from the Dominican Republic to the United States in search of a better life with more opportunities. He has worked in the cleaning industry since moving here, and started his own cleaning services business in 2017.
 

Want to make a positive impact by supporting local small businesses? Kiva connects online lenders to entrepreneurs through an online lending platform. Crowdfund loans unlock capital for underserved communities and those experiencing underlying barriers to capital access. By lending as little as $25 on Kiva, you can be part of the solution and make a real difference in someone’s life. 100% of every dollar you lend on Kiva goes to funding loans.
 

Learn more about how this passionate entrepreneur is determined to grow his business and consider contributing to this crowdfunding loan:

REDC is thrilled to announce Mandy of Dragon's Bite Handmade Retail has reached full funding on her Kiva project. Dragon's Bite Handmade Retail, based in Peterborough, NH, received $7,500 from a total of 327 lenders through KIVA's online crowdfunding lending platform. Congratulations, Mandy!

Learn more about how REDC helps NH entrepreneurs with the Kiva program at www.redc.com/kiva.

We're hiring! REDC is seeking a professional with excellent people skills to augment our existing business advising program as a full-time Business Advisor.

Learn more and apply at: www.redc.com/jobs

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.