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In Derry, Signs of Business Life

Slowly but surely....From the UL: By CAROL ROBIDOUXUnion Leader CorrespondentDERRY -- Seeing the forest for the trees, in the case of Derry’s downtown, means recognizing that despite a string of empty storefronts along the main drag, business is actually booming.In the past year, some 36 businesses have either moved in to Derry or relocated from one spot to another, better, retail location in town, taking full advantage of a down economy and landlords willing to negotiate. “Rents are so…See More

Apr 5, 2011

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Stuart Arnett posted an event

Economic Impact Analysis for Practitioners at Radisson Manchester

April 14, 2011 from 9am to 1pm

The Northeast Economic Development Assn (NEDA) which represents practioners in the 10 northeast states plus D.C. is hosting a workshop on Economic Impavt Analysis. These analysis are often required for grant or foundation applications. Seehttps://m360.nedaonline.org/ViewEvent.aspx?id=25837&instance=0Hope to see you there!See More

Apr 5, 2011

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Stuart Arnett posted a blog post

Contracted Economic Development - An Affordable Option for Communities?

Contracted Community and Economic Development Project Management An Effective Option for Communities Town and city governments are faced with a dilemma. Their local economies are undergoing stress and change, while the competition for new jobs, tax base and internal investment grows. They want to be effective growing their local economies and providing new opportunities. However, they are also under severe budget pressures. Their existing costs are increasing, while state aid – and local…See More

Jan 20, 2011

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Stuart Arnett joined Jen at Hannah Grimes Center's group

Hannah Grimes Center

The Hannah Grimes Center, located at 25 Roxbury Street in Keene, New Hampshire, provides office space, workshops and a supportive environment in which new and emerging businesses can be launched, developed and graduated.

Jan 17, 2011

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Federal Reserve Bank-BostonCommunity Development Advisory Council

Jan 17, 2011

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Brett St. Clair and Stuart Arnett are now friends

Jun 7, 2010

Stuart Arnett posted a blog post

Economic Development for Smaller Communities

Just as small entrepreneurs have found themselves able to battle corporate giants, so too do smaller communities now face a David-Goliath competitive environment. It isn’t easy, but remember David prevailed!Here are three steps we suggest all communities consider:1. Think – “Fire, ready, aim” is not a strategy. When people say we need to develop our economy, they may seek very different things. We have developed ten core competencies that make up economy development. Decide what is most…See More

Jun 7, 2010

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Stuart Arnett is now friends with Jan Phelps, Adrienne Rupp, Michele Talwani and 3