Improving Rural Community Broadband

Broadband Expansion: Access to broadband is a must-have for many. We’re supporting expansion efforts in a variety of ways.

Building on a Small Town’s Momentum

From the beginning of the Center’s community revitalization work, Lancaster, NH stood out as a place where concentrated investment would go a long way.

Attracting and Retaining Residents

The Center and partner communities are taking action to attract and retain young people and entrepreneurs to the region. The first step is to ensure that towns have the infrastructure and amenities to compete with other locations.

Securing Funds for Partners

The Center program staff frequently support local fundraising efforts as one of the many ways we both bring and build capacity in the communities where we work.

Planning for Community Success

When the Center works with a community, we make sure that any planning activities are strategic, specific, and will have a visible impact on the community.

Rethinking Recreation as a Community Resource

The Adirondack Community Recreation Alliance seeks to leverage recreation assets and the region’s recreation-rich culture to secure long-lasting community and economic benefits for Adirondack towns and villages.

What kind of impact do you want from your investments?

100 Katahdin Avenue, a recently renovated 3-unit building in Millinocket, Maine, is a prime example of the Center’s impact investment fund and work. It is providing quality, affordable housing for people seeking to create community and providing investors up to 2% returns.

Creating the Best Local Mountain Biking Trails

The Center is helping nine trail networks expand the quality and variety of mountain biking experiences across the region.

Video Tour – Early Stage of Parker J. Noyes Renovation

Take an impromptu video tour of the early stage of our renovation of the Parker J. Noyes building in Lancaster, NH.

Tax Credit Financing for Forest Conservation

The 55,678-acre West Grand Lake Community Forest supports the region’s forest and outdoor recreation economy.