How Can We Help You?

Whether you are looking to start a business, find a new location, or are here and growing, Portsmouth Economic Development is your advocate for success. We understand that your business is unique and involves a wide variety of needs, questions, and concerns. We are here to help you.

Our economic development team works directly with the business, education, and government partners to build the foundation and advance the efforts of all residents, private and corporate, in the City of Portsmouth. We have the expertise and relationships to connect new and expanding businesses with a wide variety of resources, including local, regional, and state incentives.

Creating A Thriving Portsmouth

The City of Portsmouth offers diverse, community-focused experiences steeped in rich history and culture throughout our dynamic districts. Portsmouth is not only a great place for businesses, but also a great place for residents who enjoy the local amenities such as parks, museums, exhibits, festivals, concerts, community events, and much more!

Being a Portsmouth business is about more than just the day-to-day operations. Our city is a great place to live, work, and play, as both a business and private resident. Portsmouth offers diverse, community-focused experiences steeped in rich history and culture throughout our dynamic districts. Our supportive community enjoys many local amenities that allow you to live, work, play, and do business in the City of Portsmouth.

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A Career You Can Be Proud Of

We believe that Portsmouth residents that want to work, should be put to work. The City of Portsmouth is supporting unemployed and underemployed residents through the Portsmouth@Work talent development and retention initiative. Our goal is to help build accessibility to workforce resources and services that prepare individuals for employment that increases the quality of life factors. We believe that Portsmouth residents who want to work should be put to work.

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