BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS AND ASSISTANCE
PO Box
603-924-9449/603-924-4490
Trade association for auto parts stores in the
PO Box 398
603-357-2863/603-357-0835
Has over 300 architeð members, associate members and allied building professionals. Serves as the voice of the architedure profession and as a resource for its members in service to society.
603-228-1231
Nonprofit trade organization for home inspedors. Provides newsletters, training, education and legislative information to members.
603-226-4789/603-226-4442
Full-service organization providing information and programs in the areas of human resources, business development and government relations for contradors.
603-225-2701/603-226-3859
Nonprofit trade organization that supports general contradors, subcontradors, equipment dealers and suppliers, and other industry professions and is dedicated to improving the professional standards of the construdion industry.
603-224-1991/603-228-9035
concord.bbb.org/[email protected]
To disseminate and dispense information on companies, including a complaint division, consumer education and binding arbitration.
603-224-5388/603-224-2872
603-224-8300/603-226-2963
Nonprofit organization that educates, motivates and recognizes business support of and participation in the arts. Administers a variety of programs and sen/ices, including Business in the Arts Awards, ArtSavers and Lawyers for the Arts/NH.
603-415-0190/603-415-0194
Created in 1992, it offers several loan programs to foster economic development and create employment in NH, with an emphasis on small business assistance. One initiative is the Capital Access Program, which provides incentives to banks to make loans to small businesses considered to have more than conventional risk.
603-226-2170/603-226-2816
State authority that was created by legislation to assist communities with economic development and housing programs through association with nonprofit organizations. The CDFA has financed economic development and housing projects statewide through the use of tax credits, direct loans and grants.
603-224-6669
* Business Builder loans of
* Microloans of
* Vested for Growth provides mezzanine, or royalty, financing up to
603-271-2591
nheconomy.com/[email protected]
603-224-1823/603-224-9399
nhgoodroads.org/[email protected]
Statewide nonprof it association of people involved in the road and bridge building and maintenance industry.
603-226-4900
Nonprofit trade organization representing nursing homes, retirement centers and retirement communities. Provides trade advocacy and public information.
603-228-0351/603-228-1877
hbranh.eom/lnfo@hbranhxom
Comprised of nine "local" associations located throughout NH. Association of industry professionals dedicated to providing quality housing opportunities through education, vision and advocacy for the betterment of our communities.
PO Box 3941
An affiliate of the
603-862-4125
Created in 1991 by the Legislature to increase collaboration, technology development and innovation between NH businesses and universities. Businesses match their project awards to fund research, which often leads to new products and processes. Program goals include increased competitiveness and profitability for businesses, an increase in the tax base and in local jobs, federal funding of
603-271-8444
nheconomy.eom/lnfo@nheconomyxom A one-stop location where NH businesses that export or are considering exporting can access the information necessary to effectively explore, develop and penetrate the foreign marketplace. Offers the business community several programs and services including one-on-one counseling, automated trade leads, worldwide marketing promotion, international trade resource library, export finance assistance, market research and education and training seminars.
603-658-0340/603-658-0343
BUZGate.org - short for Business Utility Zone Gateway -isa free, web-based diredory from the
PO Box
603-286-8008/603-286-7007
lakesregion.org/[email protected]
Nonprofit organization providing information guides, maps and brochures for area attractions, accommodations, restaurants andshops.
Lodging and Restaurant Association
603-228-9585
Statewide non-partisan trade organization. Promotes, protects and educates the food service and lodging industries of the state.
603-224-3375/603-225-8452
nhcrafts.org/[email protected]
With more than 750juried craftspeople in its membership, the
MerchantBanc
603-623-5500
Provides customized financial services to private equity investors and promising entrepreneurs.
Manufacturing Extension Partnership
603-226-3200
An affiliate of the
PO Box 358
Provides a comprehensive travel promotion program anda forum for communication among travel-related businesses for the
800-834-6472
Mission is to proactively promote for its members and the general public the prevention of injuries, illnesses and economic losses through communication, education and training.
PO Box 1089
603-964-6689/603-964-6792
Six-state trade organization focusing on marketing and education. Promoting
603-627-9600/603-627-9603
This broadcast trade association boasts more than 98 percent membership of the Granite State's over-the-air radio and television stations. The association has lists available of all stations and talk shows.
603-224-3965/603-224-0550
Trade association for independent insurance agents that promotes educational programs, sells products and lobbies for the insurance industry.
PO Box
603-225-5549/603-228-0385
Nonprofit organization dedicated to the advocacy of real estate issues. Provides legal information and sen/ices, education, communication and technology for members.
603-228-1231/603-228-2118
Nonprofit association dedicated to promoting health, safety, ethical standards and pradcal efficiency in licensed assistedliving facilities throughout
PO Box
800-852-3372/603-225-4895
Provides information to members and representation before the Legislature. Also provides self-funded workers' compensation and health insurance, dental insurance, wellness programs, education foundation and charitable foundation for children.
PO Box
603-224-5373/603-224-3381
Statewide not-for-profit trade association whose purpose is to promote the general welfare, usefulness and public perception of banks and banking institutions to the betterment of the state's economy.
603-224-6942/603-224-2910
New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility
PO Box 3562
603-391-7437
Mission is to build and support a network of businesses committed to adopting socially responsible business practices and recognizing that people, principles and profits are inseparably linked.
603-225-1947/603-228-5574
nhnonprofits.org/[email protected]
Member service organization for nonprofits providing group purchasing, management training. State House advocacy, information network and employee benefits.
603-777-7700
nhcleantechcouncil.org/[email protected]
The advocacy arm of the
New
603-225-4199/603-225-8108
Nonprofit consortium of 22 public and private institutions of higher education in
New Hampshire Farms Network
603-252-5299
A nonprofit aimed at strengthening the connection between
603-669-9333
Trade association consisting of over 1,000 independent grocers and chain stores who operate convenience stores, markets and supermarkets, as well as the suppliers. Provides communication, education, legislative programs and functions as the official clearinghouse on all retail food-related Information.
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603-935-8951
Purpose is to bring together representatives from the private and public sedors to establish and maintain financial, technical, management, legislative and educational support programs that encourage research and development in
603-225-0900
Provides advocacy, information and research for the
603-472-8623
The NHHFA is not a state agency, but promotes, finances and supports affordable housing opportunities and related services for
New Hampshire Made
603-679-9800
Statewide nonprofit marketing association that increases the awareness of and demand for local products and services by utilizing the power of "
603-224-1909/800-564-1909
Largest physician membership organization in the state whose mission is to improve the quality and availability of healthcare in
603-224-7337
NHMTA represents over 400 New Hampshire-based transportation companies located throughout the state. It provides services and programs that maximize its members' purchasing power. It is a strong voice for all trucking-related issues within the state.
clo NH Local
603-224-7447
Non-partisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to the goal of strengthening the quality of local government by helping officials better serve their municipality, improving the education and training of local officials, contributing to the understanding of municipal issues and promoting more effective local government.
603-225-9748
retailnh.com/[email protected]
Statewide organization of businesspeople promoting the success of the
603-622-1999
Mission statement is to anticipate and respond to member needs and advocate policies which serve NHSCPA members and enhances the professional environment; promote a better understanding and recognition of the profession; and provide products and services that assist CPAs in providing quality professional services.
PO Box 1343
The society of engineering professionals in
603-226-4732
NHSEA's mission is to strengthen
603-224-9699
Nonprofit organization of forest owners and users working together to promote better forest management and a healthy wood product industry.
PO Box 3935
603-290-0839
Strives to constantly understand interpret and promote the
NH Works
603-271-7275
Information center for job seekers and employers, listing current job openings,
PO Box 3898
603-415-8330
nhollheat.com/[email protected]
Mission Is to represent and be a resource to its members by monitoring and communicating pertinent information, regulatory actions and legislation at federal and municipal levels.
603-271-7581
nheconomy.com/sell-to-the-government
Many companies find the concept of selling to the government too daunting to ever get involved. Or, if they have tried it, the red tape factor quickly squelched the interest. The NH-PTAP provides the necessary tools to be competitive in the federal marketplace through one-on-one procurement counseling and technical assistance and electronicscanning of the
SCORE (Six N.H. Chapters)
Previously known as "
* Merrimack Valley SCORE
* Mt. Washington Valley SCORE
* Seacoast New Hampshire SCORE
* Upper Valley SCORE 20 West Park Street
* Monadnock SCORE 34 Mechanic Street
* SCORE Lakes Region 383 South Main Street
PO Box 528
603-745-9396/8Û0-88-SKINH
sklnh.eom/[email protected]
Represents alpine and Nordic ski areas throughout
603-862-2200
Provides professional, one-on-one business management advice and educational programs, at no cost, to new and existing businesses. Although the SBDC is not a lending agency, its counselors and staff can provide information on financial resources available in
P0 Box 1514
Anew chapter representing professional women seeking networking and community outreach opportunities.
Structural Engineers of
P0 Box 226
A professional association of structural engineers pradicing in
603-225-1400
SBA Guaranty Loans are made by private lenders, usually banks, and are guaranteed up to a specified percentage by the SBA. The 7(a) Guaranty Program, its most common loan program, helps lenders provide longer term financing for small business customers. The program limits the bank's exposure and allows lenders to consider larger loan requests.
Concord Center, Suite 218
603-223-6045
USDA Rural Development Business Services works in partnership with the private sedor and community-based organizations to provide financial assistance and business planning and helps fund projects that create or preserve quality jobs, either through guaranteed or dried loans. The financial resources are often leveraged with those of other public and private credit source lenders to meet business and credit needs in under-served areas. Recipients of these programs may include individuals, corporations, partnerships, cooperatives, public bodies, nonprofit corporations, Indian tribes and private companies.
PO Box 10
603-745-8720
Promotes and publicizes recreation and recreational facilities in the
603-228-1231
yan keeprsa.org/[email protected]
Organization of public relations professionals who work in
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