The Monadnock Region is home to two respected liberal arts colleges and a nationally recognized graduate school. It is also home to an international music school, an artist colony and numerous individual writers and artisans. Music and theater is presented in many forms and venues, often showcasing Grammy award winning performers and national touring companies.

Something for every season!

Shoppers and diners find a broad array of shops and cuisine’s. Shoppers can run the gamut of experiences from exploring the nooks and crannies of local antique or craft shops to ranging the wide aisles of national merchandisers. When it comes to dining, there is an abundant selection of menus from traditional hot dog vendors and family restaurants to fine dining and international fare.

Our area employers are on the leading edge of the technologies to stay on top in a global marketplace. From new robotic designs, agricultural research, state-of-the-art optical and medical devices, aerospace and computer components to advanced labeling systems, furniture, polishing supplies, filtration systems, non-woven fabric and custom packaging, our thriving economy possesses a vitality and stability that has made the region a model for others in New Hampshire to emulate