Hannah Grimes Center announces change in leadership
Mary Ann Kristiansen, who founded the Keene-based business incubator in 2006, left the role effective Oct. 25. The board also announced that Julianna Dodson has taken over as executive director.
Author: James Rinker/Keene Sentinel
NH Supreme Court rules in favor of Keene teachers in early-retirement case
The teachers argue the NH Retirement System board was wrong to deny their requests since they did not consent to a 120-day delay in the payment of their early retirement stipends
Rise now Monadnock Region’s only early intervention center
Keene’s Rise for Baby and Family is the sole provider of early intervention services for children and their families in the Monadnock Region after it merged its program with the one offered by Monadnock Developmental Services.
Keene State, UNH to receive funding for STEM research
Keene State College will receive $40,000 per year over four years to fund summer undergraduate research stipends and STEM supplies
ConVal superintendent to leave in August
The ConVal School District’s superintendent, Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders, will be leaving this summer to lead a school district in Pennsylvania.
LGBTQ+ bills to be considered in NH House and Senate
New Hampshire's 2024 legislative session kicked off Wednesday. Here are four bills up for a full House vote this week that would impact LGBTQ+ residents: N.H. House Bill 619, called the “Protection Against Child Medical and Psychological Experimentation Act,” would…
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Wilcox Industries eyes 12-story expansion called ‘gem of Newington’
Wilcox Industries, a military and law enforcement tactical equipment developer and manufacturer, is planning a major addition to its headquarters that would house partner businesses in the electrooptics industry.
SBA announces National Small Business Week 2026 award winners
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) earlier this month announced its 2026 New Hampshire Small Business Award winners.
CCSNH receives funding to fill growing workforce demands for energy contractors
The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) and Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) received approval for a $1.2 million Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) grant from the New Hampshire Executive Council to meet workforce needs for energy contractors.
Staging chef expands across the street from his Dover flagship
Evan Hennessey opens ‘more casual’ restaurant with expanded seating
Strength in numbers
UNH is creating a hub for collaboration with business and government
Bensonwood delivers high-performance education center for Beaver Brook Association
The new facility marks a major milestone for Beaver Brook Association and a strategic investment in its dual mission of conservation and education
Panel: Prioritize mental health wellness at work
Mental health wellness is an important element in the workplace, according to a panel of experts convened by the NH Business Review in an April 16 webinar. Making accommodations for mental health issues — including depression, posttraumatic stress, even grief — can go a long way toward employee retention and prevention of potential legal issues.
ReGen Valley Tech Hub partners with NH Housing, Manchester chamber on May 12 housing summit
The ReGen Valley Tech Hub is partnering with New Hampshire Housing and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce to address the state’s housing shortage, convening a regional summit May 12 at the University of New Hampshire Manchester, organizers announced April 15.
Velcro plans to move Manchester manufacturing to Somersworth
Velcro Companies plans to consolidate textiles manufacturing from its Queen City site to its production facility in Somersworth but is committed to remaining in New Hampshire, the company said Monday. Velcro, which has operated in Manchester for nearly 70 years, is the only U.S. manufacturer of textile hook and loop fasteners.
