New Hampshire Division of Economic Development

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New Hampshire Division of Economic Development (DED)
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Agency overview
Formed1962
Jurisdiction New Hampshire
Headquarters100 North Main Street
Concord, New Hampshire
Parent agency New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs
Website www.nheconomy.org

The New Hampshire Division of Economic Development (DED) is a government agency of the U.S. state of New Hampshire. The agency's headquarters are located in Concord.

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History

New Hampshire has had a Division of Economic Development since 1962. [1] [2] During the 1960s, the division published vacation guides and placed newspaper advertisements with taglines such as "The New New Hampshire". [3] During the 1970s, the division issued state highway maps and tourist guides. [4] Similar activities are now handled by the state's Division of Travel and Tourism Development.

In July 2017, the Division of Economic Development became part of the newly formed Department of Business and Economic Affairs (DBEA), having previously been part of the state's Department of Resources and Economic Development (DRED). [5] [6]

Function

The division assists businesses looking to move to the state, start in the state, or grow within the state. [7] Activities include assisting businesses in obtaining permits to operate in New Hampshire, [8] and co-working with financial services groups to help businesses expand. [9] The division also operates an Office of International Commerce (OIC). [10]

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References

  1. "State of New Hampshire Division of Economic Development". infotelligent.com. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  2. Campbell, Bertha (October 2, 1962). "Planning Expert to Discuss Future". Nashua Telegraph . Nashua, New Hampshire. p. 6. Retrieved February 13, 2022 via newspapers.com.
  3. "Shoot your way through New Hampshire this summer!". Montreal Star . March 30, 1963. p. 31. Retrieved February 13, 2022 via newspapers.com.
  4. "1973 New Hampshire highway map and tourist guide". dartmouth.edu. New Hampshire Division of Economic Development. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  5. "NH splits up DRED resources and economic development agency". friendsofmountsunapee.org. June 27, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  6. "About Us". NH.gov. New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  7. "Welcome". nheconomy.com. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  8. "Free Business Advice". nheconomy.com. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  9. "Funding Your Business". nheconomy.com. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  10. "Export Assistance". nheconomy.com. Retrieved February 13, 2022.