ROCHESTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Community Partners

Arts & Culture Commission

rochesternh.gov/arts-culture-commission

The Arts & Culture Commission shall consist of nine (9) members including one member of the Rochester City government; one member from the business community; one member from the education community; one member who is the Rochester Poet Laureate or person from the literary arts community; and five members who are actively engaged in the arts, culture and heritage community. All members shall be appointed by the Rochester City Council. The members of the Commission shall be appointed for terms of three years.

Historic District Commission

rochesternh.gov/historic-district-commission

The Historic District Commission shall consist of seven (7) members and up to five (5) alternate members. Two regular members and two alternate members are designated for a member of the City Council and a member of the Planning Board who shall be appointed by that board. All members except for the Planning Board member shall be appointed by the Rochester City Council. The members of the Historic District Commission shall be appointed for terms of three years.

Riverwalk Committee

rochesternh.gov/riverwalk-committee

An initiative to develop the natural resources of the water, walking paths, and nature trails.

Rochester Economic Development Commission (REDC)

rochesternh.gov/economic-development-commission

The economic development commission is an advisory group to the City Council, to develop economic development goals and objectives, including strategic planning. Representatives from the business community and diverse industries are committed to enhancing and encouraging the all business growth within the City.

Rochester Farmers Market

rochesternhfarmersmarket.com

Explore the City’s local and regional farmer’s market with a farm-to-table bounty of fruits, vegetables, meat, artisan cheeses, homemade breads, jams and honey located at the beautiful Rochester Commons. The market will be held starting the second Tuesday of June through the end of September, every Tuesday from 3 – 6 PM.

Rochester Listens

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A civic enagement intiative in the city of Rochester, their mission is to help Rochester residents talk and work together to create communities that work for everyone. Click their link above for updated topics and meeting schedule.

Rochester Main Street

rochestermainstreet.org

Rochester Main Street is an economic development and historic preservation program. Their goal is to promote a positive image of downtown by preserving our unique character, stengthening our economic base, and emphasizing downtown as the center of the community activity. For a list of Main Street events click the link above.

Rochester Museum of Fine Arts

rochestermfa.org

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts (RMFA) is an all-volunteer, community art initiative dedicated to the accessibility of contemporary works made by regionally, nationally, and internationally recognized artists. Founded in 2011, the RMFA works to enrich people’s lives through the presentation of fine art. The permanent collection and other rotating exhibitions are prominently displayed in the halls and Suite 135 of the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center and Rochester Public Library.

The Rochester Post

news.rochesternh.gov

The Rochester Post is operated by the Public Information Office for the City of Rochester. The purpose of the website is to serve as an aggregate for municipal press releases, community happenings, public meetings and hearings, and regional news from the State of NH. The posts are available to readers at no cost, with no required subscription. The mission of The Rochester Post is to raise awareness, make public information easily accessible, and to encourage Rochester citizens to get involved in their community and municipal government.