Overview

If you are a municipality or local economic development group, CRDC can assist you through the Community Economic Development Assistance Program (CEDAP). This outreach program is fee-based and provides direct technical assistance in implementing important community based economic development programs.

Program Assistance

Forms of assistance through the Community Economic Development Assistance Program include:

  • Economic Development Strategic Planning
  • Local Economic Development Committee Support
  • Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plans
  • Project Grant Writing
  • Project Feasibility & Site Analysis
  • Business Visitations & Business Retention Strategies
  • Business Recruitment and Marketing Plans
  • CDFA Community Development Block Grant Applications
  • CDFA CDIP Tax Credit Project Applications

Some CEDAP Projects

CRDC has been instrumental in several high profile projects. CRDC staff has:

  • Secured $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Sullivan County to assist with the rehabilitation of the Wainshal Mill in Claremont when completed will house a growing regional computer services company, a restaurant and inn, and first class office space, projected completion late 2009.
  • Secured $303,000 CDBG grant to assist with the renovation of the Daniel Webster Homestead in Franklin to house Webster Place Recovery Center
  • Assisted the Hopkinton Economic Development Committee in evaluating development opportunities for an industrial-zoned area containing several large properties.
  • Advised the Town of Loudon and the Bow Business Development Commission regarding the formation of non-profit local development corporations and preparation of development strategies.
  • Prepared development programs and financing plans in support establishing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts in the following communities:

    • City of Franklin: industrial park expansion.
    • City of Claremont: industrial area infrastructure improvements and Mill District revitalization.
    • Town of Plymouth: downtown revitalization.
    • City of Laconia: downtown revitalization.
    • Town of Newport: industrial park
    • Town of Bradford: downtown revitalization
     

      For information please contact Stephen Heavener
      CRDC • (603) 228-1872