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MISSION STATEMENT
The Hooksett Economic Development Committee’s mission is to enhance the vitality of the local economy by retaining existing businesses, encouraging entrepreneurship and attracting new business to Hooksett, in support of the Town Council’s effort toward the development of public policy and strategies that result in balanced and sustainable economic growth.
GOALS
- To establish a strong rapport with existing business to retain and encourage expansion within the Town of Hooksett.
- To promote the Town of Hooksett as a destination for new businesses.
- Provide support for the Town Council, planning and zoning boards projecting a welcoming and helpful image to the business and general community.
- Assist the Town Council with research and development of new business opportunities.
- Coordinate and seek out support for business development from local, state, and regional organizations such as SNHPC, DRED, and Metro Center.
OBJECTIVES
- Establish Ambassador Group to make monthly contacts with identified existing business to understand their needs and to provide assistance with retention and expansion activities.
- Develop and refine Web Site to include economic development page describing Hooksett’s planning and zoning process and assistance with partners such as DRED, SNHPC, and other business development agencies.
- Maintain and update Web Site to keep it current with changing Town policy and economic conditions.
- Recommend economic development projects and opportunities to the Town Council.
- Respond to request from the Town Council regarding economic development issues and opportunities such as use of the Old Town Hall, affordable housing and related economic development issues.
- Recommend contractual relationships to complete specific economic development activities in support of the Town Planner and Administrator.
Develop with the Town Planner printed materials describing business opportunities in Hooksett along with the process for navigating the planning and zoning process.
Administrative Code:
Section 4.4
Enhance the vitality of the local economy by retaining existing businesses and attracting new ones.
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