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Economic Development

Overview

SRPC is a leader in economic development in our region, providing a full suite of planning services to help our communities achieve their vision for the future of their economies.

SRPC was formally designated as an Economic Development District (EDD) in 2015 and maintains a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) to provide a high-level overview of the region’s economic performance and priorities. Regular updates to the CEDS, including the Priority Project List, provide up-to-date economic data for the region and help SRPC and partner organizations to secure outside funding for key projects.

Grant funding through US EDA and other sources allows SRPC to provide direct technical support to municipalities and non-profit partners in the region for economic development projects. Contact economic development program staff to learn more about our suite of economic development services.

Committees

EDD Strategy Committee

A committee that provides technical expertise and recommendations concerning economic development issues.
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Plans

Outdoor night dining in Rochester
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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

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Active Transportation Plan

Projects

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Active Transportation Plan

Employee Value Proposition wheel showing the areas of Attracting, Developing and Retaining Employees
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Employer Toolkit

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SEDS Microgrants

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Strafford Master Plan 2022

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Regional Housing Needs Assessment 2023

SEDS members taking a tour of the John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center at UNH
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Seacoast Economic Development Stakeholders

Outdoor night dining in Rochester
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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

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Mighty Small

A COAST bus with ads for the Fox Run Mall lines up for passengers at the Dover Transportation Center
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Economic Benefit of Transit

Members of the Strafford County Public Health Advisory Council (PHAC) Network meet around a table
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Strafford County Public Health Advisory Council (PHAC) Network

Wedconomics podcast with Jack and Nichole
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Explore Moose Mountains

SRPC staffers conduct outreach to assess regional priorities at a community event in Newmarket
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Granite State Future

Documents

Request for Qualifications-Technical Design & Community Outreach Services

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Active Transportation Plan 2024

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Farmington Route 11 Corridor Flyer

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Farmington Route 11 Corridor Workshop Presentation

FY2023 Annual Report

SRPC Annual Report FY 2023

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CEDS 2023

Notice of Public Comment Period & Hybrid Public Hearing

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Data Snapshot 2023 Community Profiles – Economic Vitality

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Regional Housing Needs Assessment 2023

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RHNA Appendix B: 2023 RHNA Outreach Results

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RHNA Appendix C: 2023 Regional Housing Needs Assessment Data Snapshot

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RHNA Appendix D: Data Modeling Methodology Documentation

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RHNA Housing Forum Presentation

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SRPC Annual Report FY 2022

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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2022

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Regional Data Snapshot 2022

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SRPC Annual Building Permit Report 2020

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SRPC Record Digitization Fact Sheet

Screenshot of the SRPC Brownfields Site Nomination Form

SRPC Brownfields Site Nomination Form

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SRPC Annual Report FY 2021

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Brownfields FAQ Sheet

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Regional Data Snapshot 2021

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Regional COVID Data Snapshot – May 2021

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CEDS 2021-2025

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Economic Benefit of Transit Study Final Report

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Brownfields Case Study: Hilltop School Somersworth

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SRPC Annual Building Permit Report 2019

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CEDS 2020 Project Solicitation Form

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Explore Moose Mountains Donation Appeal Letter

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SRPC Annual Report FY 2020

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SRPC Annual Report FY 2019

First slide from the Explore Moose Mountains NNECAPA presentation

Explore Moose Mountains NNECAPA Presentation Slide Deck

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SRPC Annual Report FY 2018

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Explore Moose Mountains Brochure

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CEDS 2017

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Barrington 2018 Economic Development Master Plan Chapter

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Explore Moose Mountains Rack Card

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CEDS 2016

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Mills Scenic Byway Cooridor Management Plan

Cover of Branch River Valley Scenic Byway Cooridor Management Plan

Branch River Valley Scenic Byway Cooridor Management Plan

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Newmarket 2015 Vision Chapter

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Local Solutions Appendix: Scenario Planning

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Local Solutions Appendix: Economic Development

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Local Solutions Appendix: Environment

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SRPC and RPC ITS Architecture

Cover of SRPC and RPC ITS Strategic Plan

SRPC and RPC ITS Strategic Plan

Maps

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Strafford Master Plan Storymap

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Regional Data Snapshot Map Viewer

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Durham Downtown Business Directory

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Economic Development Interactive Map Viewer

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Economic Benefit of Transit Storymap

COVID-19 Recovery, Successful Business Stories Storymap Thumbnail
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COVID-19 Recovery Storymap

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Open Data Portal

Events

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