Business Leaders of Coös Awards Photo Gallery

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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

*photo credit Morgan Lee Phelan

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