Press Releases

Small Business Development Center Advisor
March 3, 17 & 31
April 14 & 28
May 12 & 26
June 9 & 23
July 7 & 21

SCORE Counselor
Available by appointment

Business Grants Available for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Systems
(Printable version)

Workshop Presentation’s

CCCS-NH/VT Identity Theft Workshop

CCCS-NH/VT Budgeting Basics & Credit Considerations Workshop



 


Upcoming Workshops


Business Counselor Available in Wolfeboro
The New Hampshire Small Business Development Center (NHSBDC) partnering with WEDCO will be providing business advising services to Wolfeboro and the surrounding communities. 
Chris Duffy, SBDC Business Counselor is available for business advising 2 days a month at the WEDCO office.  Sample counseling topics include business planning, financial analysis, marketing, accounting, cash flow projections, and new business acquisition feasibility and evaluation.  Specialized counseling is also available in environmental issues, access to capital, manufacturing, and the food service industry.  The SBDC also offers a variety of e-tools including 21 on-line small business courses that can be accessed 24/7 through the web site www.nhsbdc.org.  There is no cost to the client for the management consulting services.  To schedule an appointment with Chris Duffy in Wolfeboro please call 330-1929

SCORE Counselor available in Wolfeboro
SCORE
Lakes Region Chapter No. 172 has partnered with WEDCO to open a satellite office in Wolfeboro.  Local counselors will provide free and confidential mentoring services to aspiring and active business owners at the WEDCO office located at 7 Center Street.
SCORE the “Counselors of America’s Small Business Owners” is a national association dedicated to helping small business owners form and grow their businesses. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia and Washington D.C., SCORE has 364 chapter in the United States as well as in U.S territories. SCORE is a partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). For more information about receiving mentoring services the organization offers throughout the Lakes Region or becoming a SCORE volunteer, call 524-3057 or visit www.scorelakesregion.org.  For more information please view the press release on the left.

Business Grants Available for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Systems from
USDA Rural Development

Energy conservation and renewable energy production are increasing the bottom line for businesses in Vermont and New Hampshire.  USDA Rural Development can pay for up to 25% of eligible efficiency or renewable energy system costs with grant funds and help finance an additional 50% of the project costs with a guaranteed loan.  The maximum grants are $500,000 for renewable systems and $250,000 for efficiency projects. 

In many cases, USDA RD can help a business structure a deal that requires no “out-of-pocket” cash.  For more information please view the press release on the left.


  

 

Wentworth Economic Development Corporation  PO Box 641,  7 Center Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894   (603) 569-4216

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