Regional Economic Development Center of Southern New Hampshire

💻 REDC Webinar: Kiva Borrower Roundtable Wednesday, November 13th from 12 pm - 1 pm Free | Virtual | English REDC is hosting a virtual webinar that will contain a roundtable discussion featuring previous Kiva borrowers, who will share their experiences with the platform and offer tips and advice for potential new borrowers. Kiva is a global crowdfunding platform that provides small business owners in New Hampshire the opportunity to obtain a loan of up to $15,000 with 0% interest and $0 in fees. REDC clients and non-clients alike are welcome to attend. Register here: www.redc.com/kiva #NHBusiness #NHBusinesses #NewHampshire #NH #NHEvent #NHNews #NHResource #NHNonprofit #REDCNH #Kiva

Happy Friday! Harper, REDC's Senior Pawjects Manager, is here to remind us to take adequate breaks throughout the work day. #OfficeDogs #DogsAtWork #REDCNH #NHNonprofit

💻 Hannah Grimes Webinar: Your Best Strategy for Increasing Profits: Analyze Your Financial Statements Thursday, November 14, 2024 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST Online | $15 | English Every business wants to increase profits. But often micro and small businesses lose sight of profits in the whirlwind of day-to-day operations. Their strategy is this – increase sales, control expenses, and live to open for business another day. But that strategy is exhausting and often not the best way to increase profits. In this workshop, a Hannah Grimes Expert will walk you through how you can develop a winning strategy for increasing profits by taking a closer look at your financials. Of course, they’ll look at your P&L with some special attention to COGS/Cost of Services, but they'll also talk about what your Accounts Receivable, budget, cash flow, and balance sheet tell you. Come and discover the winning strategy for your business – it’s hiding in plain sight in your financials! Register here: https://ow.ly/tVxM50U2vks #NHBusinesses #NHBusinssOwners #NHResource #HannahGrimes #NHNonprofit

Join SBA Regions 1 & 2, SBA Office of the National Ombudsman, and the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to learn more about Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements that apply to many small businesses. Date and Time: Thurs. Nov. 7th at 2 pm ET, Virtual Event Registration: https://bit.ly/40em5AI Filing your BOI is simple, secure, and free of charge. Visit Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting | FinCEN.gov for more information.

The arts and culture sector is a growing industry in New Hampshire. It not only creates jobs and uplifts other industries but makes our state a more vibrant and enriching place to be. As an integral part of the economic ecosystem, we’re celebrating the arts and culture industry in our third competition in the REDC THRIVE series. For-profit businesses that focus on arts and cultural vibrancy in New Hampshire are invited to enter the Arts and Culture Business Competition for the chance to win a $7,500 grant to grow their business. This may include businesses working in the arts, crafts, dance, design, digital media, film/video, world arts, literature, music, performance, photography, theater, culinary arts/cuisine, and visual arts. On Monday, November 18th at 11:30 am, REDC will host a Q&A webinar for businesses interested in learning more about the competition. Registration for this event is at www.redc.com/thrive. The submission deadline is Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Visit www.redc.com/thrive to apply, and to learn about competition eligibility, FAQs, and resources for small businesses in New Hampshire. The application for this competition includes narrative questions, supporting documentation, and a business plan. Anyone unable to submit electronically may request a physical application by calling 603-772-2655 to schedule an appointment. #NHBusinesses #NHArtsAndCulture #NHArtists #NewHampshireArts #NewHampshire #NHRocks #REDCNH

Do you own a new or growing child care center business in Manchester, NH, that could use grant funds and business counseling to develop your business? With funding from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, REDC has available, on a limited basis, for-profit child care center business grants. The grant range is $5,000 – $10,000. Grant funding is limited and not guaranteed. Please inquire through our form at https://lnkd.in/ejgi4hKX to learn more. #ManchesterNH #Manchester #NHNonprofit

💻 SCORE Webinar: The 5 Best Pricing Methods - How to Choose a Pricing Strategy for Your Business October 29, 2024, 1:00 pm EDT Free | Virtual | English Setting the price of a product or service can be challenging for new entrepreneurs, but there are structured processes for determining the best price for your business. In this webinar, SCORE will cover five pricing methods and how to implement them. They’ll also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each pricing method and demonstrate which pricing method is best for each type of business. Learn more and register at: https://lnkd.in/eNKJ2_8u #NHSmallBiz #NHBusinessOwners #NHResource #SCORE

REDC is in the process of updating the region’s five-year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). We're looking for assistance in facilitating a series of public visioning sessions and completing a comprehensive summary that will be used to develop an overall Vision and new five-year CEDS Goals and Objectives for the region. Learn more about this Request for Proposal at www.redc.com/ceds. #NHNonprofit #NewHampshire #CEDS

REDC President Laurel Adams recently presented a $7,500 grant check to Live Free Refillery owner Juliette Buell as the winner of the THRIVE Green Business Competition! The grant award will help this small business continue to grow through sustainable practices. Live Free Refillery is a zero-waste grocery store, meaning that careful measures have been taken to offer goods in reusable, recyclable, or biodegradable packaging. They specialize in local and organic foods, bulk foods, and non-toxic cleaning and body care products. Learn more about them at www.LiveFreeRefillery.com. This competition was the second of four in the THRIVE Competition Series, which is a program designed to commemorate REDC's 30th anniversary as well as provide money and momentum to help growing small businesses thrive in New Hampshire. REDC will award a total of $30,000 in grant prizes through four different competitions. REDC will be announcing details for the next THRIVE Competition very soon, so stay tuned! https://lnkd.in/g_m6zSKm #NHSmallBusiness #NHWinner #LiveFreeRefillery #NHNews #REDCNH #NHNonprofit

Manchester Child Care Center's Kiva loan was recently 100% funded for $3,500 from 52 lenders! REDC assisted Biram and his business with his Kiva loan application. Manchester Child Care Center (MCCC) is a family-owned and operated childcare center that aims to provide affordable, high-quality childcare so parents can maintain full-time employment and achieve financial stability. Biram's story: "My name is Biram Saidybah, and I was born and raised in The Gambia, where I had the privilege of working as a journalist, schoolteacher, and medical researcher. About 15 years ago, I moved to the United States, seeking new opportunities and experiences. Here, I have worked in various fields, including pharmacy and public health settings, and currently I am employed by the state of New Hampshire. Raising five children in the U.S. has given me firsthand experience with the challenges and high costs of childcare, a struggle many families face daily. As my children have grown, I have felt a strong desire to give back to my community and support families who are currently navigating the same childcare challenges I once faced. This passion led me to establish Manchester Child Care Center, a business dedicated to providing affordable and high-quality childcare services. My goal is to ensure that other families do not have to endure the difficulties I encountered, and that every child has access to a safe and nurturing environment while their parents work." Congratulations, Biram! Learn more about Kiva for NH businesses at www.redc.com/kiva. #Kiva #NHBusiness #ConcordNH #NHNonprofit #REDCNH