Think Rochester

Newsflash

The Economic Development Department is responsible for commercial and industrial attraction and retention, downtown redevelopment and marketing Rochester as an attractive place to work and have a business. Professional staff will assist businesses in finding a Rochester location that suits their needs. The department works closely with entrepreneurs, business owners, developers and real estate professionals. The website www.thinkrochester.biz is a tool for these stakeholders to get current information about Rochester’s business climate, community profile, industrial parks and commercial districts. Office hours are By Appointment, the office located in the Community Center is staffed daily between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. Please call 335-7522 for appointments or before sending anyone to the office.

If you are looking to report an odor, please refer to www.treecac.com and follow the link ‘Report an Odor’ listed in the menu at the top of the page. Or you may call the Department of Environmental Services (DES) at 603-271-2936 directly.

To report damaged or windblown decorations, or Adopt-a-Spot issues please call Public Works at 332-4096.

If you have a question in regards to obtaining a building permit, please contact the Code Enforcement Department at 332-3508.

If you have a zoning question, please contact the Department of Planning, Zoning & Development at 335-1338.

THINK ROCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE, FOR BUSINESS

Rochester is the fastest-growing city in the Seacoast of New Hampshire and we are responding to the coming economic upswing by attracting new merchants, services and amenities for our growing number of businesses. We are also maturing as a regional commercial center for the southern lakes region of New Hampshire and adjacent territory in Maine.

Our dynamic and expanding business climate can be attributed to the industrial history of the area and the vision of leaders to plan for the future. Our strategic thinking and natural attributes combine to make a powerful business case for why your business should choose Rochester, New Hampshire.

THINK HOT SPOT

We are the fastest growing city in the Seacoast. Check out the latest projects. (Interactive Map)

THINK ENTREPRENEURS

We love small business and welcome those who take on the challenge of starting and running their own business. (Entrepreneurial Center)

THINK LIFESTYLE

Ranked 15^th in the nation for Overall Quality of Life by Business Development Outlook Magazine. (Quality of Life)

THINK WORKFORCE

A skilled and educated workforce will provide your growing business with the employees you need. (Info Center)

THINK PRO-BUSINESS

The foundation of Rochester's economy rests with its existing businesses, some of which have operated successfully in Rochester for more than 100 years! (Industrial Sites)

THINK SUCCESS

Rochester has been ranked 2^nd in the nation its vibrant economy, which includes low taxes, low unemployment, high job growth, and low cost of living. (Business Climate)

THINK STATS

The proof is here! All the facts and figures about Rochester. (Info Center)