Economic Development Committee

Overview

Mission Statement

The Economic Development Committee will encourage economic development consistent with the Master Plan and the desires of the town's people.

Chesterfield Revitalization Group - Subcommittee of EDC
In February 2023, a group of concern citizens formed this group with the goal of moving the long-delayed Brownfield 9A project forward.  Brownfield (Superfunds) projects address properties where redevelopment or reuse is hindered by the presence of hazardous substances, in this case contamination from the abandoned Electrosonic building.  They are working toward making the property useful and safe again.  The Chesterfield Revitalization Group is a subcommittee of EDC.  More Information can be found on their website  https://chesterfieldrevitalization.web.app/

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) provides mentoring to small businesses and entrepreneurs at no cost.  If you are thinking of starting a business, expanding, or preparing to exit your business, SCORE will provide experienced mentors to help you along your way.  They have 12,000 members nationwide, so their pool of knowledge is extensive.  The service is free and confidential.  To request help, go to www.score.org and fill out the form.  An administrator will assign someone in the local area who has the necessary business knowledge to meet the request. Chesterfield is in the Granite Region which has about 80 members.  SCORE also provides free on-line courses and seminars.  For problems such as writing a business plan, billing, internet exposure, to finalizing a purchase, SCORE has the tools to help.

Clean Energy NH's team of Small Business Circuit Riders provides no-cost technical assistance to small business owners and farmers across the state. We help businesses create comprehensive plans for energy-saving projects, secure grant funds to lower upfront costs, and find qualified contractors to get the work done. CENH information can be found on the Clean Energy NH Website.

The Small Business Administration office provides help for small businesses in numerous areas. These include funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. We can also connect you to our partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed. U.S. Small Business Administration.

If you need help in organizing, starting, expanding, or running the business end of your small enterprise, contact Sara Powell at the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship. They have numerous programs that are at a low cost or are free on the Hannah Grimes Website.

Cody Morrison from the Monadnock MEDC can direct you to various loans and grants to start or expand your business. Please visit the Monadnock EDC Website.

Chesterfield Business Listings: If you would like your business to be listed in the Chesterfield business directory, please send an email to EDC with your name and contact information.

The EDC is always welcoming to all. We are looking for dynamic individuals with a variety of backgrounds and skill sets to join the EDC.

Meetings

Second and Fourth Thursdays of Each Month
6pm in the McKeon Room of the Town Offices

Attending a EDC meeting via Zoom can only be done by request.  Contact EDC@nhchesterfield.com
You must provide your name and email address by 3pm on the day of the meeting.  A link will be sent to you upon approval.

Agendas and Minutes

Agendas are available before the meetings. Minutes are available when approved. 

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Minutes on the same line as the Agenda - click the Minutes Block then Download

Members