The Portsmouth Economic Development Committee
The PEDC's By-Laws govern the organization and objectives of the Committee.
The primary objective of the Committee is to advise the Town Council on economic-related matters. The Town Officials may from time to time, refer to the Committee policy matters of community development and viability, including such issues as land, economic, and infrastructure development. Town Officials shall keep the Town Administrator informed of interaction with the committee.
The Committee shall not be limited to issues referred to it by the Town Officials and may discuss and make recommendations to the Town Officials and Staff on any matter involving community development and viability within the Town of Portsmouth. Town residents are also encouraged to submit issue items to the Committee.
New Town Weekly Video Show
The Portsmouth Town Administrator, John Klimm, has started a weekly Town informational video series. It can be viewed on Cox Cable Channel 18 Wednesdays at 7:30 PM and Thursdays at 11:30 AM. Sneak Previews of these shows can also be seen at the below links. The normal weekly show will be 30 minutes the first, premier week, featured a full hour of programming.
May 18, 2012
May 11, 2012
May 4, 2012
April 27, 2012
CLICK HERE FOR PAST EPISODES
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New PEDC Surveys.
Economic Opportunities in Portsmouth. How Can Portsmouth Capitalize on the Upcoming Summer Sailing Events?
Click Here to take our new survey on Economic Opportunities in Portsmouth.
CLICK HERE FOR PAST SURVEY RESULTS
Got an idea for a Town survey? Let us know. E-mail us.
* Note that these are surveys that offer the views of a certain population that took the survey. The results may not, necessarily, reflect the views of the entire population of the town.
Tell your friends about the surveys. As we get more participation, we can increase the confidence level of the results.
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"It's the Economy ..." - New PEDC Information Video Series
A new series by the PEDC Now Playing on Newport County TV (on Cox Channel 18).
Episodes
Now Playing on COX Channel 18
Episode 4-2012 - A Discussion of Economic Issues with State Senator Chris Ottiano
CLICK HERE FOR PAST EPISODES
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Town DBD Bill Clark Makes the Case for Zoning and Planning Process Review
Town Business Development Director, Bill Clark, made a case for review and improvement to the Town Zoning and Planning processes. His idea was voted down 5-2 by the Town Council on November 14.
Download and read Bill's letter here (pdf file)
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Wastewater Vs Sewers in Island Park - An Economic Analysis
See the PEDC on Facebook 
We have just started a Facebook Page. Go to it and tell us that you like us.
GOT IDEAS FOR REVENUE GENERATION?
Go to our Revenue Generation Page to see what our Revenue Generation Subcommittee is doing and to give us your ideas..
PEDC 2010 Annual Report
The PEDC's Annual Report was delivered to the Town Council at the Council's January 10, 2011 meeting.
Click Here to see the entire report.
PEDC Feb 2011 Workshop with the Town Council
On February 9, 2011 the PEDC had a Workshop with the Town Council.
Click here for see the workshop presentation.
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