Grafton County NH Economic Development Council - PSU Business Enterprise Center
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July 17, 2008

2008 Nominations Sought!

The GCEDC is pleased to accept nominations for the second annual 'Grafton County Business of the Year' award.

This is the second year that the GCEDC will offer a business such recognition. Last year’s award went to Canaan Hardware. That company was nominated by local residents impressed by the management’s ability to weather new and strong competition as well as their concern for local aesthetics when they moved to a highly visible location adjacent to Canaan’s village common.

Nominated businesses for this year’s award should be able to show high standards of excellence in three areas: care for their community, commitment to their employees, and a history of corporate success. There are no restrictions on the size of the business, its payroll, or geographic location within Grafton County. Businesses are encouraged to self-nominate and all nominations are due by August 22, 2008

Nomination criteria and forms can be found here or by contacting the GCEDC toll free at 1-888-535-0002. The award will be presented to the successful business during the GCEDC’s Annual Meeting in September.

PSU Business Enterprise Center

Rounds Hall, Plymouth State UniversityThe GCEDC and  numerous partners are engaged in an effort to create a business incubator that will serve entrepreneurs in the eastern and northern parts of Grafton County.  The incubator, named the Business Enterprise Center (BEC), will be a stand-alone, non-profit entity with an independent Board of Directors. Whereas Plymouth State University (PSU) has a strong resource base for assisting businesses, the BEC will contract with the University for managerial and technical services. Other partners will also offer services including extra assistance to tenant companies and space for the incubator. The incubator will be multi-use and accept a wide variety of emerging businesses from the region.   The first incubator will be based in close proximity to PSU in Plymouth. Upon establishment of that incubator, the second one will be sited in Littleton.

More to come!