WEDCO Helps Burnt Timber and Other Local Businesses Achieve Success
WEDCO Helps Burnt Timber, Others…
“They have served as business advisor and mentor while also connecting [us] with resources.”
While Eddie Michno, Owner and Head Brewer of Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern, refers to himself as “a one-man show” when telling stories about how he first opened in 2016, it is more humorous than real. “I’m the beneficiary of a lot of great people and businesses who stepped up to give me a hand,” he said. “I did not start Burnt Timber on my own.”
One of his most ardent supporters has been Wentworth Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO), whom Michno credited as “instrumental.” “They have served as business advisor and mentor while also connecting me with resources,” he said.
In addition to making introductions to other organizations or small business owners for advice, these resources have sometimes been financial. Michno has received a small loan from WEDCO to purchase equipment to keep up with demand as well as a grant that allowed him to hire an accountant “to help put [his] finances in order.” “I’ve taken courses, too, that have helped to educate me on all kinds of things that have helped me run this business more effectively and efficiently,” he added.
According to Denise Roy-Palmer, WEDCO Executive Director, Michno’s experience and consequent success is “exactly what [they] want to see.” “Our primary purpose is to create jobs for area residents by assisting established or developing businesses become successful,” she said. “It has been very gratifying to see Burnt Timber use us as a resource and tell others about our work.”
WEDCO’s value as a resource, Michno noted, was never more apparent than in early 2022 when he was presented with the idea to expand his business into the space next door, formerly occupied by Mise En Place. “It was a big decision, one I had to weigh carefully,” he stated.
Discussions with WEDCO and Roy-Palmer, though, helped Michno recognize an expansion made sense. Completed this past June, this expansion has nearly doubled Burnt Timber’s interior space while increasing outside seating. The expansion also reflects their continued evolution as a restaurant with on and off-site catering and expanded menu with an emphasis on local ingredients. “We have great beer, food, and a vibe,” said Michno, “but what people may not realize is there is a strategy behind what we do. WEDCO has been and continues to be a big part of that strategy for us and other businesses throughout the Lakes Region.”
Expressing enthusiasm for Burnt Timber’s continued growth, Roy-Palmer said she hopes established, new, or businesses relocating to the area turn to WEDCO. “Look to us for capital, experienced advice, and a receptive attitude,” she said.
WEDCO is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) regional economic development corporation founded in 1993 for the sole purpose of promoting economic growth in the eastern Lakes Region. To learn more about WEDCO, visit wedco-nh.org.
About Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern
Located at 96 Lehner Street in Wolfeboro, NH, Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern is a family-friendly, community-centered brewpub offering craft beer, cider, and a full cocktail menu alongside bold, slow-cooked food. Our kitchen features fermented vegetables and salt-cured meats, smoked in-house over apple wood. We proudly partner with local producers like Katie’s Kitchen, Wotton Farm, Corvus Cairn Farm, and Niman Ranch to serve fresh, seasonal fare that reflects the heart of New Hampshire.
Burnt Timber is more than a restaurant—it’s a gathering space. Whether you're enjoying a casual family meal, relaxing in our outdoor beer garden with live music, or celebrating in our private dining space, you'll find a welcoming environment for all ages (and dogs, too—on the patio!). We host a running club, bike club, and mug club, and we believe in giving back—supporting local causes like Make-A-Wish® New Hampshire and others throughout the year.
From small party catering to spontaneous afternoons around our open-flame outdoor kitchen, Burnt Timber is where great food, craft drinks, and community come together.