Governor Hassan, Senator Shaheen Announce Seven New Hampshire Projects to Receive Northern Border Regional Commission Grants

Press Release

Governor Maggie Hassan and U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen today announced that seven New Hampshire projects will receive grant funding from the Northern Border Regional Commission to help spur economic and community development in the North Country.

Totaling $1,150,716, the seven grants will be awarded to the Franconia Ski Club & the state-owned Cannon Mountain Ski Area, the Town of Northumberland, the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, TwinState MakerSpace Inc., River Valley Community College, the Grafton County Economic Development Council, and Plymouth State University.

"The Northern Border Regional Commission is a critical regional collaboration that has a strong tradition of supporting economic and community development in some of our most economically distressed areas," Governor Hassan said. "Each of these projects will promote business development, job creation and economic growth across the North Country by addressing infrastructure and transportation needs, boosting our travel and tourism industry, supporting entrepreneurs and strengthening workforce development efforts. I look forward to continuing to work with our partners across the region and at the federal level to keep New Hampshire's economy moving in the right direction."

"Today's announcement is great news for job creation and the economy in northern New Hampshire," Senator Shaheen said. "These seven projects will support small business growth while addressing important infrastructure needs that are crucial for economic development in the North Country. These grants, and the Northern Border Regional Commission's continued work, are helping to rejuvenate North Country communities and businesses that have faced significant economic challenges."

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