GOFFSTOWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

April 5, 2023

6:00 pm

GOFFSTOWN TOWN HALL

16 Main Street, Room 106

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Acceptance/Correction of minutes: 03/1/23

GUESTS

1. Emma Purcell – volunteer for alternate position

2. David Pierce, CEDS Presentation on Pedestrian Bridge

OLD BUSINESS

1. Business Survey – Implementation – Scott Slattery, UNH

2. Possible changes to the Hawker’s and Peddlers License

3. Possible Public Meeting at Brewery – Sarah

4. SpringFest April 1 – Recap

NEW BUSINESS

1. Recommendation of Reappointments – Richard Bruno 2023-2026

Chet Bowen 2023-2026

Goffstown EDC Goals:

1. To implement the Local Business Engagement and Retention focus group program in Goffstown with a primary focus on the Pinardville area of town, in conjunction with UNH Cooperative Extension, by developing a leadership and community engagement with business owners in order to explore future support, expansion, and development.

2. Support the efforts and initiatives of the Main Street Program, Southern NH Planning Commission, and the Goffstown lndustrial Corporation, and facilitate third party funding.

3. To coordinate with other Town Committees to help enhance improved business friendly infrastructure.

4. To facilitate communication touchpoints with Town and business stakeholders utilizing modern mediums, including social media.

Next Meeting Date: May 3, 2023 Amended: 4/3/23

Any person with a disability who wishes to attend this public meeting and needs to be provided a reasonable accommodation in order to participate, please call the Town Hall (497-9000) at least 72 hours in advance so that arrangements can be made.