Made in America Initiative
In 2025, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced its new Made in America initiative which aims to restore American economic dominance and national security by empowering small manufacturers.
The initiative commits to a deeper collaboration and coordination of federal agency resources designed to:
- Increase Access to Capital
- Improve opportunities for public and private investments in support of manufacturing in America
- Help small businesses export their products on a global scale
LOCAL RESOURCES
NH Manufacturing Extension Partnership
The NH MEP provides affordable, innovative solutions to the problems encountered by today’s manufacturing enterprise by facilitating interaction between industry, government and academia.
NH MEP proudly offers workshops, training and implementation on a variety of programs and services essential to New Hampshire’s small- and medium-sized manufacturers.
NH Division of Economic Development at the NH Business & Economic Affairs Office
The Division of Economic Development (DED) is charged with ensuring the strength of the New Hampshire economy and is the single point of contact for businesses of all sizes and sectors looking to grow and prosper.
DED's resources are extensive, including the following:
- Business Development Team
- Office of International Commerce
- NH APEX Accelerator
Manufacturing Client Story: Visible Assets
In 2004, John founded Visible Assets, a Stratham, NH-headquartered manufacturer and exporter of a magnetic wireless technology designed for tracking and securing valuable assets in challenging environments (don’t worry, layman’s terms coming in a moment!)
Manufacturing Client Story: Straz Components
The process of adding the tubeless sealant to these tubeless tires can be a messy and painstaking one! It has to be done several times a year and can leave riders with a gummy, latex-based mess and wasted product. Frustrated every time he did maintenance on his own mountain bike, Tim set out to create an innovative and mighty fix for this all-too-common issue.
The New Hampshire Small Business Development Center is here to support Businesses in Manufacturing and those navigating the complexities of Supply Chain Management.
Connect with a Business Advisor
Not sure where to begin? Our team of certified business advisors provides highly individualized, confidential advising at no charge to NH enterprises. Advisors can work with a client throughout the life cycle of the business and at every stage of growth. Whether the business is just starting, seeking capital, bringing new products to market, improving operations, navigating an unexpected challenge or exiting through a sale or generational transition, SBDC advisors can help clients achieve their goals.