State seeks input from storm-battered businesses

The New Hampshire Division of Economic Development wants to hear from businesses adversely affected by damage by Tropical Storm Irene.”It will be important to collect as much information as possible so that we can determine the extent of the damage and then go about seeking assistance through the Small Business Administration,” said New Hampshire Division of Economic Development Interim Director Chris Way.The division is currently contacting local economic development officials and resource partners to elicit information about affected businesses and to develop a game plan for assistance.Businesses that have sustained physical damage, are out of operation or have seen production affected by the storm, contact the division at 1-800-417-4110. — NEW HAMPSHIRE BUSINESS REVIEW