Jobs & Economy in Keene
Keene's real, current economy runs on a genuine mix of healthcare, higher education, and precision manufacturing, disclosed here with both strengths and real, current stress points.
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Learn moreA major healthcare anchor
Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic-Keene is Keene's largest cited employer, at approximately 1,400 employees.
Keene State College's real, disclosed financial stress
Keene State College (~929 employees) announced a March 2026 reorganization plan to address declining enrollment and a real, cited $3.3 million budget deficit the college itself said would grow without changes.
Precision manufacturing across the Monadnock Region
Real, current employers including StingRay Optics, MilliporeSigma, and New Hampshire Ball Bearings anchor precision-optics and aerospace-component manufacturing regionally.
Key takeaways
- Cheshire Medical Center is Keene's largest employer, part of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock network.
- Keene State College faces a real, disclosed enrollment decline and $3.3 million budget deficit as of March 2026.
- Precision manufacturing employers add real, diversified jobs across the Monadnock Region.
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