The core of CDFA’s DEI commitment is to drive innovation and collaboration by engaging with partners from diverse backgrounds. We believe that diversity enriches our perspectives and enhances our ability to serve the community effectively.
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CDFA undertook a comprehensive assessment culminating in the NH Small Business Ecosystem Assessment report. The report sheds new light on the challenges and opportunities facing NH small businesses, particularly those from underserved and historically marginalized communities.
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Starting a small business is an exciting venture that, when approached strategically, can not only be personally fulfilling but also contribute positively to your community. In this post, we'll explore how to work with your community to launch a small business in New Hampshire.
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New Hampshire businesses owned by women, socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and underserved entrepreneurs.
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Culturally competent outreach is a real buzz word today. It refers to the ability of organizations and individuals to effectively interact, communicate, and engage with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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In New Hampshire today DEI matters because it builds towards an environment where people from diverse backgrounds can thrive, collaborate, and contribute their unique strengths
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Andrea O'Brien, business advisor and lead Inclusivity Commitment Advisor for New Hampshire's Small Business Development Center (SBDC), brings forward client experiences from the Community Navigator Program
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Will Arvelo, Chair for the Business Alliance for People of Color (BAPOC-NH), talks about how the Community Navigator Pilot Program offered up some out-of-the-box thinking, sparking community connection
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Culturally competent outreach is important because it acknowledges the diversity of our communities and recognizes that one size does not fit all when it comes to engagement and relationship-building.
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Launching a new small business is an exciting endeavor, but it can be nerve wracking too. As New Hampshire becomes more diverse, community spirit can provide a perfect backdrop for entrepreneurial dreams
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Starting a new business in any community requires careful planning, dedication, and understanding of the local market. Here are some ideas to help in New Hampshire:
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Within New Hampshire, a spirit of celebration permeates the air as the state embraces its burgeoning communities, hosting a plethora of international festivals that provide windows into diverse cultural heritages. These festivals offer splendid opportunities to learn about and celebrate the richness of these traditions.
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The NH Community Navigator Program (CNP) is one way that the New Hampshire Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has built momentum to reach out to diverse businesses and entrepreneurs in the Granite State.
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The New Hampshire Women's Business Center operates in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration. We offer consultations, workshops and networking opportunities to help you reach your entrepreneurial goals.
Laurel Adams has been President of the Regional Economic Development Center for 13 years, specializing in helping new and growing small businesses access capital through various sources.
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The Community Navigator Program targets social and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs and historically vulnerable community members. We're trying to make sure that businesses and our community know that our services are available to everyone.
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The program serves anyone looking to start or is currently running a for-profit enterprise and looking for additional resources or guidance.
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The New Hampshire Community Navigator Program has emerged as a vital resource that can serve veterans looking to start or currently running a small business. Veteran-owned small businesses are an important part of our local economies, driving innovation, creating jobs, and fostering community development.
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Meet Kile Adumene, the woman who informed and guided New Hampshire’s small business assistance scene toward good, authentic, and effective community outreach.
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New Hampshire’s Community Navigator Program is designed to reduce barriers that underrepresented and underserved entrepreneurs often face when trying to recover, grow, or start their businesses.
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