Community Resource Guide
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Browne Center, The
Team Building and Leadership Development Through Action Learning
Organizations ranging from local school groups to Fortune 100 companies have received training from the Browne Center. Annually, 9,000 participants engage in year-round training programs.
» The Browne Center
Phone: (603) 868-1772
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Center for Business and Economic Research
Research and Consulting Services for N.H. Businesses and Communities
The center helps match clients with appropriate business and economic consultants for environmental and tax policy, local and regional economic development, and more.
» Whittemore School of Business and Economics
Phone: (603) 862-3335
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Center for Family Business
Supports Families in Business
Supports owners and managers of family-owned businesses through workshops on ownership, entrepreneurship, operations, and other topics.
» Center for Family Business
Phone: (603) 862-1107
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Center for Freshwater Biology
An Ongoing Effort to Preserve New Hampshire's Lakes
Provides information, training, and assistance to the state in developing management programs for freshwater resources.
» Center for Freshwater Biology
Phone: (603) 862-2105
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Center for Venture Research
An Information Resource for Investors
Provides public access to research studies in the area of early stage equity financing of entrepreneurial ventures.
» Whittemore School of Business and Economics
Phone: (603) 862-3341
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Cooperative Extension
Putting Knowledge and Research to Work in Our Local Communities
Ten county outreach offices provide information on agriculture, forestry and wildlife, family development, 4-H youth development, food and nutrition, environmental management, and community development.
» UNH Cooperative Extension
Phone: (603) 749-4445
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Electrical and Computer Engineering Industrial Advisory Board
Strengthens Industry Through Technical Engineering
Resources available through the UNH Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE).
» Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Phone: (603) 862-1324
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Environmental Research Group
A Resource for New Hampshire Municipalities
Works with communities, businesses, and state and federal agencies in the areas of drinking water treatment, site remediation, waste utilization, and other concerns.
» Environmental Research Group
Phone: (603) 862-4334
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Fraternities and Sororities
Student Volunteers Strengthen the Local Community
Twelve fraternities and sororities provide volunteer assistance to the community, including clean-up projects and staffing of local fund-raising events.
» Greek Affairs
Phone: 603.862.1586
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Health Education and Promotion
Addresses Contemporary Public Health Issues
Provides educational outreach programming to local schools, community, and business organizations addressing individual and community health.
» UNH Health Services
Phone: (603) 862-3823
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Institute on Disability
Works to Promote Educational and Community Inclusion of Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families
Works with students and faculty, conducts statewide training, participates in grant-funded demonstration projects, conducts research, disseminates information, and engages in partnerships with other statewide organizations.
» Institute on Disability/UCED
Phone: (603) 862-4320
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International Private Enterprise Center
Generates Economic Growth
Brings together government, businesses, and educators to foster economic growth.
» Whittemore School of Business and Economics
Phone: (603) 862-3354
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New Hampshire Innovation Research Center
Applied Research Maximizes Industrial Productivity
Helps New Hampshire industry, small and large, become more competitive through increased productivity.
» N.H. Industrial Research Center
Phone: 603-862-4125
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Office of Executive Development
Short-Term Training Programs for Senior-Level Managers
Custom training programs designed to develop mid- to senior-level managers' decision-making and management skills.
» Whittemore School of Business and Economics
Phone: (603) 862-1367
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Professional Development & Training
Offers Over 300 Professional Seminars, Conferences, Certificates, and Customized Training
Public one-day seminars and short-term Certificate Programs are offered in Durham, Portsmouth and Manchester in numerous professional fields, including business and management, education, health and human services, teaching and school administration, engineering, workplace safety, and more. Plus on-site customized training for corporations and organizations.
» UNH Professional Development & Training
Phone: (603) 431-5674
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Public Administration Service
A Resource for Government Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations
Advises local, state, and federal government agencies and nonprofit organizations on economic development, taxes, management, technology, and telecommunications.
» Political Science Department
Phone: (603) 862-4083
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Recreation Service Program Design
Produces Special Events for Community Organizations
Students partner with local communities to produce special events with a recreational or leisure focus.
» Department of Recreation, Management, and Policy
Phone: 603-862-2391
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Recycled Materials Resource Center
Promotes the Wise Use of Recycled Materials in the Highway Environment
Participates with state agencies; federal, state and university research centers; and the private sector in collaborative technology development, demonstrations, and verifications.
» Recycled Materials Resource Center
Phone: (603) 862-4704
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Rehabilitation Engineering and Ergonomics Project
Enabling Disabled Workers Through Technological Solutions
Engineers and health care professionals provide on-site work assessments and technology solutions to assist individuals with disabilities.
» UNH/DVR Rehabilitation and Ergonomics Project
Phone: (603) 862-1177
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Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Advice and Support for Owners of Established and Start-Up Enterprises
Free, confidential, one-on-one business management consulting and educational programs to more than 3,000 NH businesses.
» NH SBDC (Whittemore School of Business and Economics)
Phone: (603) 862-2200
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Small Business Development Center's Manufacturing Management Program
A Resource for New Hampshire's Manufacturing Industries
Designed to help small- and medium-size manufacturers in rural areas of New Hampshire manage growth.
» NH SBDC (Whittemore School of Business and Economics)
Phone: (603) 862-2200
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Speakers Bureau
UNH Faculty and Staff Experts available as Speakers
Does your organization need a speaker for your next meeting or event? The UNH Speakers Bureau can connect you with Faculty and Staff Experts!
» UNH Speakers Bureau
Phone: (603) 862-4401
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Strengthening New Hampshire Communities
Strenthening New Hampshire Communities
Provide communities and organizations with assistance with Community Decision-making, Economic/Tourism Development and Planning, and Land and Water Conservation.
» UNH Cooperative Extension
Phone: 603-862-0316
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Technology Transfer Center
Road and Bridge Maintenance Expertise
Provides training about roads and bridges and other infrastructure management to Public Works Directors, Road Agents, other municipal officials, and private and public road-related organizations.
» Civil Engineering Department
Phone: (603) 862-1362
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The CEO Forum
An Opportunity for Business Leaders
Opportunity for CEOs, presidents, and senior managers of companies in Northern New England to meet informally at quarterly breakfasts.
» Business Forum Office
Phone: (603) 862-1107
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The Copy Center
Copy and Printing Services to Meet Every Need
Provides sophisticated image copying and printing services with a variety of paper and color options. Jobs can be folded, stapled, etc., to specifications. Located in the MUB.
» The Copy Center
Phone: 603-862-1984
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The InterOperability Lab
A Testing Service for Computer Communication and Compatibility
Offers a wide variety of services to equipment manufacturers, electronics manufacturers, industry forums, standards bodies, and service providers.
» InterOperability Lab
Phone: (603) 862-0090
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The Survey Center
Designs and Conducts Research Studies for a Variety of Clients
Conducts mail, telephone, intercept, and self-administered surveys and public opinion polls for University researchers, public nonprofit organizations, state and federal agencies, private businesses, and media clients.
» Survey Center
Phone: (603) 862-2226
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University Instrumentation Center
Optimizes Major Instrumentation Use for the Research Community
Analytical services and state-of-the-art instrumentation for research and educational purposes.
» University Instrumentation Center
William Rosenberg International Center of Franchising
The William Rosenberg International Center of Franchising is a Specialized Research Center Dedicated to Advancing the Field of Franchising Through Ground-Breaking Research and Innovative Teaching
The center interacts with industry experts and the International Franchise Association (IFA) to produce timely and meaningful research reports and forecasts.
» William Rosenberg International Center of Economics (Whittemore School of Business and Economics)
Phone: (603) 862-6455
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