Ashley Furniture store in Nashua sells for $7.7 million
A ‘local’ acquires Daniel Webster Highway property
Author: Jeff Feingold
NH Electric Co-op seeks Connecting NH broadband expansion funds
As part of a new initiative, utility plans expansion efforts in Colebrook, Lempster
Real estate sales remain sluggish on New Hampshire’s Seacoast
111 June single-family transactions, 15 of them over $1 million
Let’s close the major gaps faced by NH’s business owners and communities of color
An open letter to the governor and GOFERR members
Shaheen, Hassan press tax software makers on their post-Wayfair products
In letter, they seek answers on cost and accuracy
Analysis: Nearly 65,000 New Hampshire properties face flood risk
Study’s estimate is more than twice the number reported by FEMA
Survey seeks feedback on broadband access in New Hampshire
Effort seeks to help address gaps in infrastructure
$2.5 million renovation begins June 29 on historic downtown Lancaster building
Parker J. Noyes project seen as key to area's revitalization
NH Electric Co-op members narrowly reject broadband proposal
But efforts to expand access appear likely to continue
Bedford luxury apartment plan ekes out majority support in resident survey
51% say they back their construction at Market and Main development
New Hampshire added to National Broadband Availability Map
Move is seen as helping efforts to expand high-speed internet in the state
Q&A with Bernstein Shur CEO Joan Fortin
Joan Fortin, a longtime attorney at Bernstein Shur, last year became the first women to head the law firm in its 105-year history.
JCPenney to shut four New Hampshire stores in nationwide closing plan
Liquidation sales expected to begin June 11 as bankrupt department store chain looks for ‘financial flexibility’
NH’s Vapotherm plans big expansion of respiratory device production
Up to 350 more jobs seen at Exeter manufacturing facility
Franklin whitewater park receives key wetlands permit from DES
In-river permit is the first of its kind, officials say
Kuster targets TikTok over children’s privacy concerns
In letter to FTC, NH congresswoman calls on agency to investigate ‘blatant disregard’ of federal law
UNH study finds fewer angels invested more in 2019
Drop in number of ventures getting capital also dropped, Center for Venture Research finds
Single Digits picks up another acquisition
New Hampshire-based wireless network firm adds company that specializes in serving senior living communities
Hassan co-sponsors bipartisan bill to push rail development
Measure would make it easier for projects like NH’s Capitol Corridor to get financing
Tech Tidbits From Around NH
Paul College seeks organizations to work with students, alumni … and more
Controlled Fluidics reverse-engineers its way into the PPE market
Milford plastics manufacturer fills vital need for face shields
Bill seeks $100 billion Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Federal funding would help renters, landlords affected by coronavirus
New NH liquor store planned for Concord
Liquor & Wine Outlet to be built at Exit 17 off I-93 in Concord
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PPP round 2: 9,000 more New Hampshire businesses get assistance
Another $500 million OKd in first week of restarted program
Albany International reports drop in first-quarter sales and earnings
NH firm’s aerospace industry customers reeling from Covid-19 fallout
NH Fish and Game to lead regional high-tech wildlife tracking effort
Federal grant to help establish New England nanotag receiving stations to track birds, bats and insects
Tech Tidbits From Around NH
Intervala acquires Hudson manufacturer … and more
‘Communities & Consequences’ sequel published
New book, documentary to further explore effect of demographics on NH’s ‘human ecology’
Seacoast real estate sales remain firm in first weeks of coronavirus
Inventory drops to record low as median single-family price hits $510,000
Q&A with U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
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Dover firm shifts to import personal protective equipment
Globaltek Components, an importer-exporter of electronic assets, begins focus on healthcare supplies
Hassan-Shaheen broadband mapping legislation signed into law
Trump inks measure to improve accuracy of information used for expansion
National homebuilder sentiment declines in March as virus spreads
Sales expectations fall, but index remains near 20-year high
SBA offers emergency loans to NH small businesses, nonprofits
Up to $2 million in loans available to ‘provide vital economic support’
Attitash, Mt. Sunapee owner withdraws 2020 financial outlook over coronavirus
Vail Resorts cites ‘uncertainty’ of impact on travel market
Q&A with NH Business Council for the Arts Executive Director Tricia Soule
As executive director of the New Hampshire Business Committee for the Arts, Tricia Soule says she is working to develop ‘a sense of community’ between the business and arts sectors of the state.
IT job listings in New Hampshire record big jump in February
CompTIA analysis finds monthly increase was second strongest in U.S.
Bill to improve broadband map accuracy goes to president’s desk
Legislation co-sponsored by Hassan, Shaheen aimed at improving access in under-served communities
Ex-New Hampshire insurance commissioner joins Maine company
Elias named to management team at Acadia Insurance
Greater cyber protections for healthcare providers urged
At hearing, Hassan calls on Homeland Security to beef up protections during coronavirus emergency
NH Liquor Commission issues RFQ for I-95 development broker
Agency seeks to build two outlets, Welcome Centers in Hampton
Federal rail funding effort seen as boost for New Hampshire projects
Kuster-Pappas measure aimed at energizing passenger rail
Great NH Restaurants sues Doordash, GrubHub over trademark infringement
Company alleges unauthorized use by delivery services of menus and logos
Align Capital acquires Seabrook manufacturer Marco Rubber & Plastics
Recapitalization aimed at expanding company’s tech platform
Q&A with ExcellenceNorth Executive Director Anne Warner
At ExcellenceNorth Alliance, ‘we work with organizations and individuals to provide some of the detailed skills that they don’t necessarily have but may need,’ says Anne Warner, executive director.
Claremont company proposing indoor facility for construction debris
New plan would accept 300 to 500 tons a day
NHDOT issues drone operation restrictions
Agency forbids most non-state operation of unmanned aircraft from rights-of-way
New Hampshire-based firm inks deal with Middle East telecom
Parallel Wireless continues it efforts to deploy OpenRAN
Study: NH is the safest state to work
Business.org finds a 50% drop in fatalities in state from 2016 to 2017
Analysis: Federal energy-efficiency bill is ‘just smart policy’
Shaheen-sponsored measure would cut energy bills by $51 billion, study finds
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NH economy: ‘Uncertainty rules’
‘Effective’ tariff rate slowing consumer spending, economist says
Is unemployment uptick a concern in NH?
Rate has ticked up to 3% after hovering around 2% for two years
Hannah Grimes grant helps businesses dream big
The Hannah Grimes Center in Keene received $350K to support Monadnock Region microenterprises with training, mentorship, and small business growth.
NH’s coastal economy is short on miles, long on opportunity
Beyond beaches and seafood, NH’s 18-mile coast powers a thriving economy with tourism, marine industries, innovation, and global trade.
Trump administration sues NH, seven other states over voter files
The Trump administration’s Department of Justice is suing New Hampshire Secretary of State Dave Scanlan, arguing he is illegally withholding the state’s voter file from federal officials.
White River Junction VA Medical Center unveils $16M renovation
The Veterans Affairs Healthcare System celebrated the completion of a $16 million, 24,000-square-foot renovation of a medical surgical unit at the White River Junction VA Medical Center. The upgrade aims to provide accessible, modern health care for veterans, and make…
NH Supreme Court decision clarifies workers’ comp. death benefits
The NH Supreme Court ruled a firefighter’s spouse may file an independent workers’ comp death benefits claim, even if the worker’s own claim was denied.
New Easterseals Campus is a victory for veterans
Easterseals Military & Veterans Campus includes affordable housing, a conference center and a hub for nonprofits
Remote’s control
Remote work is now a permanent part of New Hampshire’s economy. About 16 percent of workers age 16 or older, or about 121,000 people, worked from home in 2024. That’s down from the pandemic peak of 19.3 percent in 2021, but still more than double the pre-pandemic rate of 7.3 percent in 2019.
