The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) is a US federal-state agency established to foster economic development in counties near the Canada-US border. Its core mission is to catalyze job creation, support infrastructure improvements, and enhance the quality of life in the regions of Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont. The NBRC provides grants and technical assistance to local governments and nonprofit organizations, focusing on projects that stimulate economic growth and community development.
Notable affiliated people include state governors from the four member states, who serve as key decision-makers in the commission. The NBRC has successfully funded numerous projects, ranging from broadband expansion to workforce development initiatives, significantly impacting regional economies. By leveraging federal and state resources, the NBRC has played a crucial role in revitalizing economically distressed areas along the northern border.

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North Dakota Department of Commerce
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New Mexico Economic Development Department
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Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
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North Carolina Department of Commerce
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North Central Massachusetts Development

Arkansas Economic Development Commission
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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

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Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
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Economic Development of Canada
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Pacific Economic Development Canada
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U.S. Economic Development Administration
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Business Oregon
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Organizations similar to Northern Border Regional Commission include Appalachian Regional Commission, North Dakota Department of Commerce, New Mexico Economic Development Department and Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency.
Northern Border Regional Commission was founded in 2008.
Northern Border Regional Commission's headquarters is located in Concord, NH, US.
Northern Border Regional Commission has 9 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.