Flood Assistance for Businesses

Competition offers $60 million in grants to joint ventures

This year, the Advanced Technology Program (ATP) will award $60 million in grants to joint ventures – which may include universities – and individual companies to accelerate the development of high-risk technologies that have the potential for broad national benefits.

Knowledge Institute Founder Recognized by U.S. SBA

Knowledge Institute Founder Recognized for Contributions to Small Business
Dr. Osgood’s support of small business initiatives spans four decades. He has mentored students, provided free counseling to minority-owned businesses, collaborated with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Agriculture, as well as partnered with the U.S. Small Business Administration, NH Department of Resources and Economic Development and numerous other federal and state agencies to build public/private collaborations and launch new projects in support of entrepreneurship.

SBA Disaster Loan Facts

Whether you rent or own your own home, own your own business, or own a small agricultural cooperative located in a declared disaster area, and are the victim of a disaster, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Flood Relief for NH Small Businesses

The NH Division of Economic Development (DRED) is beginning to collect data to identify businesses and employers who may have been adversely affected by the recent rains and flooding.

Contact: Stuart T. Arnett Director 603-271-2341

SCORE introduces new workshops

SCORE Seacoast Chapter 185 sponsors several different workshops monthly on topics from the basics of starting your own business to operating a restaurant. We also invite business experts and industry consultants to conduct seminars and share their expertise with our clients.

Contact: Carol Whalen Office Manager 603-433-0575

Manufacturing Workshop shows how to be lean, profitable and competitive

Hands on workshop guides manufacturing professionals through a systematic process for reducing production lead times, improving quality output, increasing overall productivity, reducing work-in-process and better utilization of floor space. Dates vary for sessions held across the state from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, $295 per participant.

Contact: Cathy Doty 603-226-3200

Knowledge Institute Recognized for Supporting Veterans

I am delighted to work with the Knowledge Institute. The 10-Step courseware and Virtual Business Incubator they provided The Veterans Corporation benefits the Veterans and Service-Disabled Veterans with whom we work to start and expand their own small businesses. Many businesses, including Veteran-owned businesses, search and often never find, the types of information and services the Knowledge Institute and www.BUZGate.org provide. Having business start-up and growth information condensed into one easy-to-use location allows businesses to leverage their time in the most productive, efficient manner possible.

Contact: Deborah Osgood 603-658-0340

Knowledge Institute receives Commendable Company Award

Given at the Executive Chamber in Concord, New Hampshire, Governor John H. Lynch issued a Commendation to the Knowledge Institute, whereas the Knowledge Institute, as a creator of virtual resource portals across the country connects millions of individuals to thousands of public and private assistance programs, products and services in areas of business, workforce and community development.

Contact: Deborah Osgood 603-658-0340