Coös Economic Development Corporation

06/03/2026

Tonight is the night!!!!!

Our 12 Coös County entrepreneurs have been working hard over the past several weeks and are ready to take the stage to share their businesses, ideas, and visions for the future of the North Country.

Hosted by the Coös Economic Development Corporation, Northern Spark celebrates entrepreneurship, innovation, and the bold ideas helping shape the future of Coös County.

This event is free and open to the public. Join us for an evening of live pitches, community support, and inspiration as entrepreneurs compete for a share of $15,000 in cash awards and business support opportunities.

Doors Open: 5:00 PM
Program Begins: 5:30 PM
Rialto Theatre - 80 Main Street, Lancaster, NH

Concessions will be available throughout the evening.

We look forward to seeing you there. Northern Spark: A Coös County Pitch Competition

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Coos Enterprises LLC!

The Coös Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce that Coös Enterprises has been awarded a $2,500 Technical Assistance Grant to support the creation of new marketing materials and promotional resources.

These funds will help strengthen outreach efforts, increase visibility, and support continued growth and impact within our community. We are proud to support local organizations and businesses as they invest in their future success.

Congratulations to the team at Coös Enterprises, and we look forward to seeing the results of this project!

06/01/2026

Get your votes in! Once daily! 🗳️

Please join us in congratulating the nominees for the 2026 Business Leaders of Coös (BLOC) Awards, presented by the Coös Economic Development Corporation (CEDC)!

These businesses and leaders were nominated by community members, fellow business owners, and supporters from across Coös County in recognition of the impact they are making throughout the North Country.

The BLOC Awards celebrate businesses and individuals helping strengthen our communities through innovation, service, leadership, entrepreneurship, and long-standing commitment to the region.

Agriculture, Celebrating the roots of our economy
Legacy Business, Honoring the pillars of the North Country
Outstanding Start-Up, Recognizing the spark of new vision
Young Entrepreneur, Inspiring the next generation of leaders
Hero Owned (Veteran/First Responder/Healthcare Worker), Service beyond the uniform.

Community voting is now open:
https://forms.gle/xnVc7BzEuUhFgJBh9

Voting closes June 3, 2026.

Join us for the 2026 BLOC Awards Celebration:
Thursday, June 18, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, Whitefield, NH

The evening will include networking, refreshments, celebration, and recognition of businesses and leaders helping shape the future of Coös County.

Winners in each category will receive a commemorative trophy courtesy of CEDC and a $1,000 cash award made possible through the generous support of the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.

Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bloc-awards-business-leaders-of-coos-tickets-1989615837529

If you are interested in sponsoring the event or reserving a table, please contact Wendy Fahlbeck at [email protected].

Congratulations again to all of this year’s nominees, and thank you for the work you do to make Coös County stronger.

05/29/2026

Please join us in congratulating the nominees for the 2026 Business Leaders of Coös (BLOC) Awards, presented by the Coös Economic Development Corporation (CEDC)!

These businesses and leaders were nominated by community members, fellow business owners, and supporters from across Coös County in recognition of the impact they are making throughout the North Country.

The BLOC Awards celebrate businesses and individuals helping strengthen our communities through innovation, service, leadership, entrepreneurship, and long-standing commitment to the region.

Agriculture, Celebrating the roots of our economy
Legacy Business, Honoring the pillars of the North Country
Outstanding Start-Up, Recognizing the spark of new vision
Young Entrepreneur, Inspiring the next generation of leaders
Hero Owned (Veteran/First Responder/Healthcare Worker), Service beyond the uniform.

Community voting is now open:
https://forms.gle/xnVc7BzEuUhFgJBh9

Voting closes June 3, 2026.

Join us for the 2026 BLOC Awards Celebration:
Thursday, June 18, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, Whitefield, NH

The evening will include networking, refreshments, celebration, and recognition of businesses and leaders helping shape the future of Coös County.

Winners in each category will receive a commemorative trophy courtesy of CEDC and a $1,000 cash award made possible through the generous support of the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.

Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bloc-awards-business-leaders-of-coos-tickets-1989615837529

If you are interested in sponsoring the event or reserving a table, please contact Wendy Fahlbeck at [email protected].

Congratulations again to all of this year’s nominees, and thank you for the work you do to make Coös County stronger.

05/26/2026

Today is the LAST DAY to submit nominations for the 2026 BLOC Awards!

Help us recognize the businesses, leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations making a difference across Coös County. From long-standing legacy businesses to emerging start-ups and community-minded leaders, this is your chance to celebrate the people helping shape the future of the North Country.

Award categories include:
• Agriculture
• Legacy Business
• Outstanding Start-Up
• Young Entrepreneur
• Hero Owned Business

Nominations are quick, easy, and community-driven.

Submit your nomination before tonight’s deadline:
https://forms.gle/Zmht6GdcneKm7LD19

Learn more about the BLOC Awards:
https://www.coosedc.org/bloc-awards

05/25/2026

We were honored to have CEDC Executive Director Wendy Fahlbeck invited to participate in a panel discussion during Leadership New Hampshire’s recent North Country retreat in Pittsburg.

The conversation highlighted the opportunities, challenges, and resiliency of rural communities across Coös County and the greater North Country, with discussions centered around workforce development, housing, tourism, economic transition, conservation, and community leadership.

We’re grateful to Leadership New Hampshire for including CEDC in these meaningful conversations and for helping showcase the voices, experiences, and innovation shaping rural New Hampshire.

Full blog post here: www.coosedc.org/blog/lnh

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Only 2 Days Left!
Nominations for CEDC's 2026 BLOC Awards are still open! Visit our website to learn more about the event ( https://www.coosedc.org/bloc-awards ) or click here for a direct link to the nomination form: https://forms.gle/wFm2Etmh1Xj48uzb7

Community members, business owners, and organizations are encouraged to submit nominations, and later vote for outstanding businesses located within Coös County. Community members will nominate and vote for the recipients of these awards. Nominations may be submitted in one or multiple categories, and the process is designed to be quick and accessible to all.
Nomination submissions will be open until May 26th.

All businesses must be based in Coös County to be eligible.