Businesses in need of various types of support can obtain assistance from the following organizations:
Small Business Administration (SBA)
New Hampshire District Office, 55 Pleasant Street, STE 3101, Concord, NH 03301
http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/2/3130
603.225.1400
The SBA provides loan guaranty programs to assist business owners in developing and growing their business. Programs for both business and real estate loans are available.
SCORE
Seacoast Office, 195 Commerce Way, Portsmouth, NH 03801
http://seacoast.score.org/
603.433.0575
The seacoast local SCORE office, supported by the SBA, is composed of experienced and dedicated business men and women volunteers who foster small business communities through mentoring and education.
New Hampshire Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC)
Seacoast Regional Office, 1 Washington Street, Suite 457, Dover, NH 03820
http://www.nhsbdc.org/seacoast-regional-office
603.862.3304
In collaboration with the SBA as well as state and local governments, the SBDC provides technical assistance to business owners in the development of business plans, procurement contracts with a special emphasis on trade and international commerce.
REDC (Regional Economic Development Center)
57 Main Street, Raymond, NH 03077
http://www.www.redc.com
603.772.2655
A satellite office of the SBDC, REDC offers technical assistance, financing and referrals that can help with any facet of business development.
