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New Hampshire business climate, manufacturer incentives, and advantages of NH communities

Relocate or Expand to New Hampshire - U.S. Industrial Expansion & Relocation Guide for Manufacturing Companies - Learn more about the New Hampshire business climate, manufacturer incentives, and advantages of NH communities. Helping decision makers at U.S. manufacturing establishments find new locations to relocate or expand.
New Hampshire Business Data*

New Hampshire

Population: 1,324,575
Total Labor Force: 744,100
Unemployment Rate: 5.5%
Number of Manufacturers: 2,544
Manufacturing Jobs: 80,899
Right to Work: No
Unemp. Ins. Tax: 0.9–7.0%
 
Corporate Income Tax:
8.50%

Sales Tax:
None

Property Tax:
Local property taxes, based upon assessed valuation, are assessed, levied and collected by municipalities. A state education property tax rate of total equalized valuation is assessed on all New Hampshire property owners.

Leading Manufacturing Industries:
(by % of total manufacturing employment)
17% Industrial machinery and equipment
16% Electronic and other electric equipment
11% Instruments and related products
8% Fabricated metal products
7% Primary metal industries

Largest Manufacturing Establishments:
(by number of employees)
Insight Technology, Inc. (Londonderry) - 1,200
Pine Tree Castings (Newport) - 1,000
Enterasys Networks, Inc. (Salem) - 800
United Natural Foods, Inc. (Chesterfield) - 800
GE Aviation Systems, LLC (Hooksett) - 775
 
Counties with the Most Manufacturing Jobs:
Hillsborough - 31,629
Rockingham - 21,848
Merrimack - 9,488
Cheshire - 8,116
Grafton - 6,390

Cities with the Most Manufacturing Jobs:
Manchester - 9,098
Nashua - 6,380
Londonderry - 4,746
Hudson - 4,490
Portsmouth - 4,049

Manufacturing Related Business Incentives:
• No Inventory Taxes or Capital Gains Taxes
• Economic Revitalization Zone Tax Credits
• Community Devlopment Block Grants
• Coos County Job Creation Tax Credit
• Job Training Fund
• Energy Efficiency Loans
• Research and Development Tax Credit
• Industrial Revenue Bonds
• Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) (Federal contract procurement assistance)
• New Hampshire International Trade Resource Center (ITRC) Assistance
• New Hampshire Industrial Research Center (IRC) matching grants
• Job Opportunity Benefit (JOB) Loan Program (For Rochester only)


Economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, and other organizations and businesses to help with your relocation or expansion:

New Hampshire Department of Resources & Economic Dev.
The Office of Business and Industrial Development seeks to expand opportunities in New Hampshire through the attraction of new businesses and the expansion of existing businesses. The Office Of International Commerce seeks to promote New Hampshire products and businesses to overseas markets.
172 Pembroke Road, Concord, NH 03302 (Map & Aerial View)
(603) 271-2629
www.dred.state.nh.us


Capital Regional Development Council
CRDC is a mission driven non-profit focused on providing tools that result in private sector job creation and local property tax base enhancement. In addition to small business lending CRDC also offers real estate development, economic development consulting programs, and new market tax credits.
91 N. State St., Suite 101, Concord, NH 03302 (Map & Aerial View)
(603) 228-1872
www.cdrc-nh.com


City Of Dover, Business & Industrial Development Authority
Business retention and outreach to enhance community wealth and job creation.
288 Central Ave., Dover, NH 03820 (Map & Aerial View)
(603) 516-6043
www.dover.nh.gov


Concord Community Development Department
The Business Development Division improves the quality of life for the taxpayers of Concord by preserving existing jobs, tax base, and the unique character of the City. The department strives to create opportunity for growth by expanding existing companies and attracting new quality employers.
41 Green Street, Concord, NH 03301 (Map & Aerial View)
(603) 225-8595
www.ci.concord.nh.us


Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
It is the mission of the Chamber to be a member-focused organization that drives the greater Manchester business environment and the economic health and vitality of the region by supporting business growth, professional development and networking opportunities, while advocating for our membership.
54 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03101 (Map & Aerial View)
(603) 666-6600
www.manchester-chamber.org



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*Manufacturing stats updated on 5/17/2013. All other stats updated on 5/17/2013. Listings updated on 5/24/2013.

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