Economic Development

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Portsmouth Receives State Approval for West End Economic Revitalization Zone Tax Credit Program

June 27, 2018

Developers and future tenants of eligible redevelopment projects in the West End may now be able to take advan...

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City and UNH Cooperative Extension Present “How to Hire a Wildcat” event on Wednesday, June 13th: Recruit from UNH to build your workforce

June 13, 2018

The City of Portsmouth is hosting an event alongside the University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) Cooperative Exten...

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Visitors from our Sister City, Nichinan, Japan

Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Committee Hosts Forum on Portsmouth Sister City Relationships on April 30th

April 30, 2018

The City of Portsmouth, a member of Sister Cities International, has enjoyed formal Sister City agreements bas...

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Alpha Loft and New Hampshire High Tech Council Join Forces

January 16, 2018

The boards of two prominent nonprofits that serve the state’s business sector, Alpha Loft and the&nb...

Mission Statement

The function of Economic Development in the City of Portsmouth is carried out cooperatively by the Economic Development Commission (EDC), the City Manager and the Economic Development Coordinator. The EDC's function is to develop economic development policies, goals and objectives as an advisory commission to the Portsmouth City Council. EDC members include the City Manager, the Mayor and residents who represent the local business community.

Doing Business in Portsmouth

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