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CEDC 2023 Annual Event
Thank you to everyone that joined us for the Annual Meeting and Inaugural Presentation of the Business Leaders Of Coös (BLOC) Awards
Introductions and Collaborations
Nearly 150 guests from all over Coös County came together to celebrate the successes of our business partners from throughout the North Country. The evening included Networking, Hors’deourves and Award Ceremony
Annual Meeting and Acknowledgements
CEDC Chair Carol Miller introduced the members of the CEDC Board as well as gave acknowledgement to the many partners and sponsors that support the economic goals of the organization. The 2024 Slate of Officers was presented by Nominating Committee Chair Kathy Frenette
Opening Remarks
Executive Director Ericka Canales addressed the crowd and provided background information on CEDC Strategic Plan, Goals, and efforts to collaborate with organizations, funders, municipalities, and members of the business community across the state.
Keynote Speaker Sarah Waring USDA State Director Rural Development VT and NH
Sarah Waring provided great insight and inspiration in her speech. Addressing the concept of “Rural By Choice” exemplified her strong sense of place and the importance of rural and small businesses to the overall economic landscape of Northern New Hampshire
BLOC Awards
CEDC Board Member TimEgan emcee’d the Award potion of the evening. Business Leaders of Coös Awards were given in each of five categories:
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Outstanding Start Up-Bouquet Boutique
Young Entrepreneur-Live Free Food Store
Women Owned Business-Up North NH
Not Pictured: Agriculture- White Mtn Apiary, Veteran Owned Business-Exile Burrito
*photo credit Morgan Lee Phelan