The New Hampshire Business Resource Center and the International Trade Resource Center offer resources to enhance the economic activities of the state through business attraction outreach, in-state business expansion efforts, and facilitation of government and international sales. The Division of Economic Development, under the direction of State Economic Development Director Michael Vlacich, oversees this array of activities. Within the larger department of the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development, Economic Development plays its role alongside Travel and Tourism, Parks and Recreation, and Forest and Lands in protecting and enhancing the many resources our state offers.
About the New Hampshire Business Resource CenterThe mission of the Business Resource Center (BRC) is twofold:
- to retain and help expand existing New Hampshire businesses.
- to attract new companies to our great state.
The BRC acts as a single point of contact for businesses seeking assistance in areas ranging from licensing and financing to permitting and workforce training.
In addition, we work in conjunction with federal, regional, local and other State agencies, as well as with private sector partners, to deliver a comprehensive array of services to New Hampshire companies at all stages of their growth cycle.
Give us a call and let us know how we can help you meet and exceed all of your business goals!
Division of Economic Development Team:
Phone: (603) 271-2341
Michael Vlacich Director
Catherine Goff Administrative Secretary
Gale Sowle Chief of Admin. Support
Robert Stephen Director of Community Services
Frances Allain Layoff Aversion Project Manager
Steve Boucher Communications & Legislative Director
Phone: (603) 271-2591
Roy Duddy Director of BRC
Dianne O’Neil Administrative Secretary
Chris Way Business Services Manager
Leslie Sherman Program Assistant
Deborah Avery Business Resource Specialist
James Robb Business Resource Specialist
Ricia Velasco Business Resource Specialist
Benoit Lamontagne Business Resource Specialist
Michael Bergeron Business Development Manager
Cynthia Harrington State Business Recruiter
Bonnie Quaile Program Assistant
Phone: (603)271-7581
David Pease Program Manager
Amanda Smith Program Assistant
Holly Wheatley Program Specialist
Martha Keene Program Specialist
Dawn Wivell Director ITRC
Katherine Lee Assistant Director
Amanda Schanck Office Manager
Marjorie Gregory Secretary/Receptionist
Karen Wyman International Trade Officer
Robert Barry Export Finance Officer
Paula Newton MKT Research Specialist
Melissa Aho SNHU
Justin Oslowski Director USDOC
Terry Fisher USDOC