Author: Jeff Feingold

Ashley Furniture store in Nashua sells for $7.7 million

A ‘local’ acquires Daniel Webster Highway property

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

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

Monarch Butterfly With Motus Transmitter By Grace Pitmanface

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

Democrat Jeanne Shaheen,…

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.