Starting or Expanding a Business? Start Here!

Early Stages

The Economic Development Office is here to help you review your business, marketing, and financing plans. They can also help you with site selection, connect you to available resources and provide advice on any incentives that might be available! Learn more about these and other resources here.

Contact

Jenn Marsh
Economic Development Specialist
(603) 335-7522
jennifer.marsh@rochesternh.gov

Permitting

Our goal is to simplify the application process for you! To begin submitting a Project Narrative Form to the Planning and Economic Development Department. This form outlines your plans for the property to the city staff. It is important you include enough information about your business goals for a use determination to be made. This could include uses, typical equipment, number of employees, business hours, etc. Staff will determine what (if any) applications are required and provide you with a permitting road map to opening day! Contact our office at (603) 335-1338 with any questions.

Submit

Completed forms can be mailed, dropped off or emailed using the information below:

Planning & Development Department
City Hall Annex
33 Wakefield Street
Rochester, New Hampshire 03867-1917
Phone (603) 335-1338 Email: jaclyn.millard@rochesternh.gov

Economic & Community Development Office
City Hall Annex
33 Wakefield St
Rochester, New Hampshire 03867-1917
Phone (603) 330-0023
jennifer.marsh@rochesternh.gov

** Please note, most Project Narratives are reviewed very quickly - however, please allow up to two weeks depending upon the level of review and staff caseload.**