Specifications include, but are not limited to: The New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA, or “Agency”) requests proposals for the development of training materials and the provision of training materials relating to economic development including final training manuals/handbooks for future use. The purpose will be to better assist the Agency, as well as its partners, in delivering economic growth for New Hampshire. As the lead agency for economic development in the state, the Agency wants to ensure that staff have access to relevant best practices and information in various fields related to economic development. Basic economic development practices: concepts, current trends, placemaking, practical techniques and best practices. o Workforce development strategies and NH-specific resources o Role of community placemaking as part of state economic development o Workforce housing o Broadband access • Business specific background
