Why Choose New Hampshire?

The State of New Hampshire is a place of unique beauty, rich history, innovation, and abundant outdoor recreation. It is a great place to live, play and work! New Hampshire may be small, but there is a lot to love about this state. Some say it’s the “Live Free or Die” mentality and some are drawn by the town charm in each of our 169 towns. It could be the four distinct seasons, the NH winters and the refreshing mountain air that offers a pleasant escape.

Want to know more about what makes it so special?

 
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Quality of Life

There are plenty of reasons to choose New Hampshire for your new business venture or to grow your current business. Its business friendly climate is complemented by its exceptional quality of life. New Hampshire consistently rates high in national rankings when it comes to health, education, low crime and the well-being of its children.

New Hampshire has something that is interesting no matter what time of year you visit. In the spring, summer, and fall, you can enjoy all the state has to offer with its recreational opportunities scattered about. And in the winter, New Hampshire becomes a major ski destination with the best snowfall in the country.

 
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Low Tax Burden

The United States Tax Foundation ranks New Hampshire’s business tax climate 7th nationally and 1st in New England. Why is New Hampshire ranked so high?

New Hampshire has:

  • No use tax;

  • No sales tax;

  • No estate tax;

  • No internet tax;

  • No inventory tax;

  • No capital gains tax;

  • Low corporate income tax;

  • No professional service tax;

  • No broad base personal income tax.

 
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Skilled & Educated Workforce

New Hampshire boasts one of the nation's highest percentages of college-educated citizens. Consistently ranking high for the rate of people employed in science and technology. New Hampshire is also home to 18 colleges or universities, and 8 community colleges. The oldest school in our state is Dartmouth College, a member of the Ivy League and the only New Hampshire Institution founded prior to the American Revolution.

Over the years, New Hampshire has maintained strong partnerships between community colleges, state universities, and industries. Ensuring customized training programs and developing strategic pipelines of talent that maintain the state’s competitiveness.

 
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Easy Access to Markets

Boasting a deep-water port, the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, a rail network, and three interstate highways, New Hampshire is a strategic location in the heart of New England, close to markets and clients in Boston, New York, Montreal and beyond, by way of:

  • Interstates 89, 93, and 95;

  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport;

  • Full-service local airports in Nashua, Concord, Laconia, and Lebanon; charter service from Pease International Airport; international service from Boston Logan;

  • Amtrak passenger service via the Downeaster and the Vermonter; regional freight lines;

  • Public transportation in larger cities;

  • Logistics: New Hampshire is the northern New England hub for UPS and FedEx.

 
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Drive Times

From Manchester you can generally expect the following drive time to other major cities in the Northeast:

  • Boston - 1 Hour

  • New York City - 4 Hours, 20 Minutes

  • Montreal - 4 Hours, 30 Minutes

  • Philadelphia - 5 Hours, 45 Minutes

  • Quebec City - 6 Hours

  • Washington, DC - 8 Hours

  • Toronto - 9 Hours, 30 Minutes