Community Visioning Sessions
Mission:
The Business
Development Commission was formally established (as
the Industrial Development Commission) in 1978 by warrant
article. The purpose of the Commission is:
1. To advise the Select Board on issues affecting economic development and
2. To establish a process for long range economic development.
Current
Priorities:
1.
Implement the recommendations of the Economic Development Strategy
(February 2000)
2. Improve the business development climate in the Town of Bow
Current
Activities:
1. Development of
municipal water system. The well field is under
development with the production well scheduled for construction
in 2004. The initial production capacity will deliver 400,000
gallons (53,500 cubic feet) per day. The system will include
a 1,000,000 gallon storage tank. Final design of the distribution
system will be complete in 2004.
2. Extension of municipal waste-water collection system in the business
development area. Final design of the collection system in the business area
will be complete in 2004. The system will include four pump stations and
three miles of sewer main to transport waste to the Hall Street Waste-Water
Treatment Facility in Concord.
3. Cooperation with the Bow Economic Development Corporation. The Commission sponsored
formation of the Corporation to promote quality business development projects,
redevelop the town sandpit, and build partnerships with developers, real
estate professionals, land owners, and regional economic development agencies.
4. Providing Economic Development Support to Town boards and commissions.
The Commission reviews and comments on development applications pending before
the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Board of
Selectmen.
5. Business Development Infrastructure. The Commission coordinates
with utilities on access to natural gas, telecommunications, and electricity for
the business development area. The Commission actively supports access
to and use of the active rail line through Bow. The Commission participates
actively in NH Department of Transportation projects to ensure that
local and regional economic development issues are addressed. The
Commission works with Bow Town Departments on provision of transportation, fire
suppression, and security services.
6. Business Development Sites. The Commission is meeting with land
owners to identify available sites for development and
to help market suitable sites.
7. Business Outreach. The Commission has an ongoing program to visit
existing businesses to improve the climate for business growth. |
