BUSINESS FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
Do you dream about re-locating your business to an area that is more of a reflection of your personal lifestyle values... Would you like to work in a business friendly, small town environment that offers you and your family... an outdoor playground... no traffic jams... clean air and water... cultural resources... great schools... affordable housing... plenty of in-town shopping and restaurants... yet in close proximity to New Hampshire's largest cities, Boston, Manchester Airport and Pease International Tradeport? The Town of Peterborough, New Hampshire can make that dream a reality.
For over 100 years, Peterborough has been the economic hub of the southern Contoocook Valley. The Town has a diversified base of commercial enterprises, including high-tech, industrial/manufacturing, medical instrumentation, publishing, direct marketing, retail, and a myriad of business services. It is also home to Eastern Mountain Sports and New Hampshire Ball Bearing. In fact, the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, lists over 350 active member companies. Because of this vibrant economy, Peterborough and the surrounding towns are home to a highly skilled, entrepreneurial workforce.
Advantages of Doing Business in Peterborough
Beyond the high quality of life and natural beauty, there are many advantages to moving your business to Peterborough, including:
- No general sales or personal income tax
- No town or county tax
- No capital gains tax
- No inventory tax
- No property tax on machinery or equipment
- Highly educated & experienced workforce
- One of the lowest unemployment insurance rates in the country
- Available sites for offices, industry, exporting companies
- Active Chamber of Commerce & Town Government
- Superior fiber optics system
- Proximity to international tradeports, Canada, Boston and New York
- Free Wi-Fi in downtown area
- Extensive and affordable business services
- Accessible government that cuts through red tape
- Affordable housing
- Low interest loans in exchange for job creation
- Energy efficiency loans
- Industrial Revenue bonds
- Loan guarantees
- Import/export loans
- SBA 504 program
- Federal contract procurement
- Export/import assistance
- Help with early stage research
- Assistance in starting a small business
- Manufacturing consulting
Making Our Town… Your Town
Peterborough's Business Development Office will work closely with you to streamline the relocation process. Whether your need is for business rental space or if you plan to construct a new commercial building, our office will help you identify all of the properties and land parcels that are properly zoned. We will also work with you and the various Town Boards to facilitate the regulatory process. If you are in need of financial assistance, our office excels in the creation of financing packages to save you money and maximize the return on your investment.
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"We selected Peterborough based on the unspoiled beauty of the area, great school system, and it?s a wonderful place to raise a family and operate a business."
-Craig Rogozinski, President
Micro Bends Corp.
Office of Business Development
P.O. Box 43
Peterborough, NH 03458
603-371-5100