Nashua Regional Planning Commission

The Lakes Region Planning Commission is a non-profit, voluntary association of local communities who pool their resources to obtain a highly trained professional staff to provide a wide variety of services. Our region consists of 30 towns: Alexandria, Alton, Andover, Ashland, Barnstead, Belmont, Bridgewater, Bristol, Center Harbor, Danbury, Effingham, Franklin, Freedom, Gilford, Gilmanton, Hebron, Hill, Holderness, Laconia, Meredith, Moultonborough, New Hampton, Northfield, Ossipee, Sanbornton, Sandwich, Tamworth, Tilton, Tuftonboro, and Wolfeboro. It was created in 1968 and recognized by the State of New Hampshire as an official regional planning commission in 1970. The LRPC is governed by a board of 50 Commissioners, nominated by the planning boards of member communities. A 12 member Executive Board, elected from the full Board of Commissioners, provides overall policy direction and guidance, and oversees the LRPC's financial affairs.

The Small Business Development Center in Manchester, NH, is a key resource for entrepreneurs seeking to establish and grow their businesses. It offers guidance through the various stages of business development, including planning, funding, and compliance with federal and state regulations. Additionally, the Center provides specialized support for diverse business owners, including women, veterans, and minorities, ensuring access to funding programs and federal contracting opportunities. With a focus on community development and assistance during disasters, it plays a vital role in fostering a robust small business environment. Generated from the website

The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission ( MVPC ) is a regional planning agency providing professional planning services to fifteen communities in Northeastern Massachusetts. MVPC is one of thirteen regional planning agencies operating in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Communities of the MVPC region elect one Commissioner and one Alternate to attend monthly board meetings held at MVPC offices. The Commission meeting is a public forum where results of current projects, proposed new projects, and MVPC monthly expenses are discussed in detail. MVPC is a public, nonprofit organization committed to assisting the Valley's communities in the planning areas of transportation, the environment, land use, economic development, and GIS mapping.