Wentworth Economic Development Corporation
Our Business is Helping Business
WEDCO’s mission is to promote and support businesses and the creation of employment opportunities by providing development assistance and financing.

Loans
We can provide financial assistance to eligible businesses in and around Carroll and Strafford County.

Grants
We offer a variety of grants for everything from marketing & web design to QuickBooks training.

Advisor
WEDCO has partnered with NH’s SBDC to provide advising services on an ongoing basis.

Promote
WEDCO has partnered with many local groups to promote economic growth in the region.
What we do
Counseling
Our primary purpose is to create jobs for area residents by assisting established or developing businesses in their endeavor to be successful. Our consultation assistance is available at no cost.
Financial Assistance
Our loan and grant programs are designed to assist existing and new businesses with limited financing, so actual or threatened job loss can be avoided, or new employment opportunities can be created.
Community Involvement
Over the years WEDCO has partnered with many local groups and committees to help further their mission by acting as their fiscal agent, provide technical assistance, providing meeting space, etc.
Economic Development
WEDCO was established for the sole purpose of promoting economic growth in the eastern Lakes Region. Our primary purpose is to create jobs for area residents.
Resources
WEDCO offers needed resources to business. In addition to counseling and business assistance, we help you connect with local chambers and business planning resources.
Business Assistance
WEDCO must encourage and assist existing local business by providing sources of capital, experienced advice, and a receptive business climate.
About Us
Our primary purpose is to create jobs for area residents by assisting established or developing businesses in their endeavor to be successful. Our consultation assistance is available at no cost. Strict confidentiality of client information is maintained. The Eastern Lakes Region is WEDCO’s service area. It is in a unique position in that it includes the northern Strafford and southern Carroll County areas.
Articles
Denise Roy-Palmer of WEDCO named SBA’s 2022 New Hampshire Financial Services Champion
Meet SBA’s 2022 New Hampshire Financial Services Champion Denise Roy-Palmer, Executive Director of the Wentworth Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO). Denise recently celebrated her 25th year with WEDCO. Over the course of her tenure, she has championed community...
Meredith Village Savings Bank is proud to support WEDCO
MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) is proud to support the Wentworth Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO) by purchasing $5,000 in tax credits through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA). The Bank’s contribution aids WEDCO in their...
Megan Ryder appointed as new WEDCO Board President
At its 29th Annual Meeting earlier this month at the Wright Museum, the Wentworth Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO) said goodbye to its Board President and welcomed a new President to the Board. Mary E. Collins stepped down from her position as Board President...
Get In Touch
Get In Touch
Address
PO Box 641, 15 Varney Road, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Phone
(603) 569-4216
Hours
Mon-Tues: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wed: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
Thurs-Fri: By appointment