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The Monadnock Region is home to an array of businesses large and small, industrial and creative. Whether you’re looking to relocate your existing business or start one as an entrepreneur, we offer the space and support to help your business succeed. If you’re looking for a job, we’re here to link you to information you can use about employers, local business organizations, and more in order to build a thriving career here.

industries

Whether you’re seeking a job or a new career, our Region offers robust, diverse opportunities from employers large and small. 

city/town chambers

Across the Region, local Chambers of Commerce are dedicated to creating an environment where business can thrive. 

economic development organizations

Our region is home to many organizations that support businesses of all sizes with specialized services.

internships

Monadnock Region employers often offer opportunities for students and others to gain valuable experience as interns. 

Innovators Thrive Here

The Monadnock Region is home to numerous innovative engineering and manufacturing companies, producing precision optics, helping the aerospace industry get its bearings (literally), making specialized medical equipment, and more.  Businesses like StingRay Optics, MilliporeSigma, and New Hampshire Ball Bearings are pushing their industries forward. And Keene’s Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship offers an incubator space for entrepreneurs to bring their biggest ideas to life.

Innovative Incentives

If the gorgeous scenery isn’t quite enough to convince you, leading industries and mom & pops alike offer a wealth of incentives such as signing bonuses, student loan reimbursements, B Corp certification, Veterans programs, Babies at Work, and more.

Get a great job in a great place.

In New Hampshire’s Monadnock Region, you can find a job that fulfills you in a place that feeds your soul. See which local employers are hiring right now, and join all of those who don’t just strive, but thrive.

businesses with 100+ Employees

Here in the Monadnock Region, we have many businesses with more than 100 employees, from those that provide essential services for local people to those who manufacture or distribute goods with national or global impact.

more than thriving—by the numbers

With no income tax in New Hampshire, when you live and work in the Monadnock Region, you take home more of your pay. See for yourself!

$75,000 Annual Salary after Taxes*

Hover over the states to see the comparison to New Hampshire’s income tax advantage and see how your money could go further.

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That’s a range of $2850 to $3706 savings in taxes each year that you can save and put towards a small home improvement project, a special vacation, investing in your retirement, or so many other things.

*Calculations are estimates based on tax rates as of Jan. 2023 and data from the Tax Foundation.

recommendations

Here on a business trip to visit the area in search of employment? While you’re here, we’ve got you covered for places to eat, drink, and feel right at home—because you are. 

Off the Clock Activities

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workforce in the news

Bensonwood expansion in Keene to create 12 trade jobs

Bensonwood, a Walpole-based sustainable manufacturing and construction company, announced it will expand operations at its facility at 25 Productive Ave. in Keene through the addition of a second shift.

The company plans to add 12 full-time jobs to its building systems department this fall to meet growing demand, according to a news release from Bensonwood.

The company, which Tedd and Christine Benson founded in 1973, specializes in timber frame structures for prefabricated homes. It assembles its closed-panel walls, floors and roofs through its building systems department in Keene, while the timber components and millwork products for its prefabricated homes are made at its facility in Walpole.

Bensonwood has 140 employees across its Keene and Walpole locations, according to Employee Success Officer Emily Benson.

Read more at The Keene Sentinel

events

From job fairs to pumpkin fests, you can find events for work and play in the Monadnock Region. Here are just a few or click here to browse all events.

Nelson Monday Night Dance

ALL YEAR

2024

Nelson

Contra dance featuring a variety of callers and musicians, from local regulars to visiting dignitaries.

New York Theatre Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Dec

7

2024

Keene

This timeless, re-imagined classic bursts with energy and excitement.

Hearth Cooking: Christmas Fare

DEC

7

2024

Peterborough

Sample traditional Christmas dishes and learn about Christmas history in New England.

Ice & Snow Festival

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1

2025

KEENE

Ice carvers alongside many free family events and activities including; snow sliding, a children’s train ride and much more!
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Joshua Velasquez and Adam Hamilton Founders, Shires Naturals

Joshua Velasquez and Adam Hamilton

Founders, Shires Naturals

JOSH:  Adam and I met working together at a summer job in Rhode Island, and we were both on the same page for starting a business that was health- and wellness-focused. I believe New Hampshire was the best place to do that—this region is full of entrepreneurs, and we hope what we are building in Peterborough is encouraging everyone else to see the potential in what can be done in beautiful southwest New Hampshire.

ADAM: In Peterborough, what we discovered was, in my eyes, the true sense of community. Which was: If you’re trying to do something, the response is, How can I help? What can I do? How can I lift you up? A lot of that help and advice came from the business talent that lives in the Monadnock Region, and a lot of that comes from older or retired people with decades of experience in their given fields. What we’ve learned from them, we probably wouldn’t have gotten in a city like Boston. They had the time and the knowledge to help us, and they had the desire to give back.

SafetyMade, Paul Dubois

Paul Dubois

Founder/Owner of Safety Made

Paul: Keene was a great place to grow up. I had friends all over town and was able to bike-ride anywhere I needed to go. The schools had great athletics programs with wonderful coaches and support, and Keene features great outdoor spaces and trails where I could spend the days exploring freely

As a business owner, I greatly appreciate the tightness of the business community. There are a lot of events and the fellow business owners tend to put a lot of effort into staying connected and offering resources and ideas. The business I started does not have local customers, but the network in Keene proved invaluable during my startup process. The people in the Monadnock region are very willing to share ideas and expertise and truly want to see others succeed.
Ritu

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educator

Ritu: By profession I am an educator, I teach 8th grade Science at the Keene Middle School. By passion I am a community builder. I tirelessly work towards building our community into a welcoming and inclusive place. I am a founder and President of regions first Keene India Association, Chair of Keene International Festival, Member of Keene Human Rights committee, Advisor at The daily Good and Trustee Member of The Keene Public Library. 

For newcomers to the Monadnock region, I would suggest taking the time to explore the area’s natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking trails, lakes, and parks. Engaging with the local community through events, farmers’ markets, and multicultural festivals such as Keene International festival can help newcomers connect with their new surroundings and meet fellow residents. 

Jeff Whitcomb

Jeffrey Whitcomb

president | Communicators group

Jeff: Every year, I’m more confident in my decision to base my business in the Monadnock Region. I can easily reach clients from western Massachusetts to the Seacoast and beyond, and find talented people for our team. Being so close to nature has benefits, like inviting key clients up for annual kayak trips. It’s easy here to live and work in balance.

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