Communtity Organizations & Education

Division of Economic Development
The Division of Economic Development - www.nheconomy.com - is comprised of two working offices, the Office of New Hampshire Business Resource Center and the Office of International Commerce - www.globalnh.com. The mission of the Office of Business and Industrial Development is to expand opportunities in New Hampshire through the attraction of new businesses and the expansion of existing businesses. The Office Of International Commerce seeks to promote New Hampshire products and businesses to overseas markets.

Division of Forests & Lands
As stewards of New Hampshire's forests and related resources, the Division of Forests & Lands - www.nhdfl.org - protects and promotes the values provided by trees and forests. This mission is accomplished through responsible management of the state's forested resources; by providing forest resource information and education to the public; and the protection of these resources for the continuing benefit of the state's citizens, visitors and forest industry. The Division consists of six units: the Forest Management Bureau, the Land Management Bureau, the Forest Protection Bureau, the Community Forestry and Stewardship Bureau, the Natural Heritage Bureau, and Cooperative Forestry Programs through an agreement with UNH Cooperative Extension.

Division of Parks & Recreation
The mission of the Office of Recreation and Resource Services - www.nhstateparks.org- is to protect and preserve recreation, historic, scenic and natural areas of the state, to continually provide such additional park areas and facilities, to make these accessible to the public for recreational, educational, scientific and other uses consistent with their protection and preservation, and to encourage and support tourism and related economic activities within the state. The Division consists of three offices: the Bureau of Parks, the Bureau of Trails and the Office of Recreation Services.

Division of Travel & Tourism Development
The mission of the Division of Travel and Tourism Development - www.resourcenh.org - is to develop and promote New Hampshire as a domestic and international travel destination and preferred location in order to increase visitation, expenditures, business activity and employment throughout the state. The marketing strategy to achieve these goals includes advertising and promotion, publicity and public relations, traveler counseling and the fulfillment of inquiries, publication and distribution of literature, internet marketing through www.visitnh.gov, trade marketing, research, the management of the State's Joint Promotional Program, and support for businesses/organizations which operate in the travel and tourism industry.

Design, Development & Maintenance
The Design, Development and Maintenance Section - www.dred.state.nh.us/ddm/ - is the engineering, architectural services and public works branch for all facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department. Additionally, DD&M supports the other operating divisions with assistance in capital planning, environmental permitting, graphic services, facilities record keeping and regulatory compliance. DD&M is the principal technical affairs liaison between the Department and other state agencies, and represents DRED on the NH Wetlands Council, Emissions Trading and Clean Air Strategy Advisory Committees, and Joint Agency Committee on Dredging Management.

Grafton County Economic Development Council
Assist in business retention and expansion by providing access to financing, site selection, workforce development, exporting & related services.
10 North Main Street, Bristol, NH 03222
603-744-3293
gcedc@worldpath.net

Microcredit NH
Micro Credit-NH is a statewide, non-profit business development program of NH Community Loan Fund. Offering small businesses access to loans, business skills, training, and marketing opportunities through networking.
7 Wall Street, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 620-0319
www.microcreditnh.org
info@microcreditnh.org

NH Business & Industry Association
The Business and Industry Association is New Hampshire's state chamber of commerce and leading business advocate. Their mission is to promote a healthy business climate and robust economic future for New Hampshire. Through advocacy with state legislators and regulators, they shape business-friendly public policy and provide counterbalance to legislation and regulations that threaten the growth and prosperity of New Hampshire business.
122 N. Main Street, Concord, NH 03301
(800) 224-5388
www.nhbia.org
mail@nhbia.org

NH Small Business Development Center
Free one on one small business counseling business financing, marketing, human resources.
Outreach Ctr. MSC 24A,
Plymouth, NH 03264
603-535-2532
www.nhspbc.org
eburt@mail.plymouth.edu

NH Department of State-Corporate Division
The Corporate Division is responsible for the statutory filing of business entities, trademarks and trade names and numerous miscellaneous filings. The Division is responsible for recording all required information regarding business entities and making this information available to the public. We strive to maintain and provide critical legal information that the business community and New Hampshire citizens rely upon, providing outstanding service in a business-friendly and effective manner.
Send Mail to:
Corporation Division
Department of State
107 N Main St.
Concord, NH 03301-4989

Mailing address for Annual Reports ONLY (for those not filed on-line):
NH Department of State
Annual Reports
P.O. Box 9529
Manchester, NH 03108-9529

Come Visit Us:
Monday through Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm.
State House Annex Room 341
25 Capitol Street, 3rd Floor
Concord, NH 03301

Telephone #'s:
Corporate Division - (603) 271-3246
Information line is open from 8:30am - 4:00pm