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.
Annual Report for 2012 Presented to the Town Council
The PEDC's 2012 Annual Report was delivered to the Town Council on January 14, 2013
(Click Here to the PEDC Annual Report for 2012)
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 are 30 minutes duration. .
June 14, 2013 - Portsmouth Fire Department - Part 1
June 7, 2013 - Representative Jay Edwards
May 23, 2013 - 375th Delegation Trip to England
May 14, 2013 - Portsmouth School Sustance Abuse Survey
May10, 2013 - Dave Kehew DPW Dept Head
May 3, 2013 - School Committee Chair II
April 22, 2013 - Town Survey Discussion
April 19, 2013 - Rep Ray Gallison
April 12, 2013 - A Discussion with the Town Historian
April 5, 2013 - State Senator Christopher Ottiano
CLICK HERE FOR PAST EPISODES
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New PEDC Surveys.
Click Here to take our new survey on HURRICANE SANDY Response
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 
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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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