New Hampshire restaurants see relief as Restaurant Revitalization Fund ramps up
‘The money will keep us going,’ says one owner
Author: Katie Hoppler
Entertainment venues across NH eager to apply for federal aid program
After initial launch sputters, Shuttered Venues Operating Grants applications begin= again
SBA unveils Restaurant Revitalization Fund guidelines
May launch eyed for $28.6 billion federal Covid relief program
NH’s small businesses continue to plow through pandemic, SBDC survey finds
Results point to fears of sales, revenue and customer loss
Restaurants, community colleges make a “NH Promise”
New certification program will train employees in health and safety practices
Outdoor dining gets ready to resume across New Hampshire
Communities across state have approved rules in bid to aid hard-hit restaurants
Florida firm to install EV charging station in Waterville Valley
Blink Charging to deploy units at condo community with an eye on New Hampshire expansion
Report says New Hampshire among the worst places to be a college student
Granite State ranks 48th in national survey
State budget proposal decimates support for New Hampshire SBDC
Without state funding, ‘we cannot exist,’ says executive director
NH Senate panel hears bid to increase restaurants’ take of rooms and meals tax
Ways and Means Committee told they’ve ‘struggled the most’
As eateries continue to struggle, Rally for NH Restaurants seeks to help
Lodging and Restaurant Association initiative aims to promote industry during winter
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Manchester to end up on the Monopoly board
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Right-to-know office remains empty after cuts
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Ayotte suggests leasing surplus state land for housing
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NH economist lowers forecast for 2026
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(Opinion) Sen. Hassan’s plan would put more money in the pockets of working families
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Christopher Ellms Jr. confirmed to chair PUC
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In 2032, Social Security money runs dry
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