Trouble on the trails
While North Country is seeing economic benefits of OHRV boom, some homeowners see an invasive nuisance
Author: Liisa Rajala
Mentorship program launched for female engineering students at UNH
Program teams juniors and seniors with software, civil and electrical engineers
Patricia Carty, 2019 Outstanding Woman in Business
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester
Joanne Conroy, 2019 Outstanding Woman in Business
President & Chief Executive Officer of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health in Lebanon
Deborah Merrill-Sands, 2019 Outstanding Woman in Business
Dean of Peter T. Paul College at the University of New Hampshire in Durham
Jeanine Sylvester, 2019 Outstanding Woman in Business
Founder & General Manager of Runner’s Alley in Portsmouth, Manchester and Concord
Margherita Verani, 2019 Outstanding Woman in Business
Chief Executive Officer of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty in Londonderry
Sherilyn Burnett Young, 2019 Outstanding Woman in Business
Shareholder & President, Rath, Young and Pignatelli, P.C. in Concord
Engineering a career
More women are entering, and thriving in, a field that was once far less welcoming
BlockSyte develops blockchain solution for specialty food makers
Technology allows smaller companies to track shipment environmental conditions
Dyn co-founder sees a future in the smart home
Hitchcock’s new startup focuses on enhancing Internet of Things connectivity
New England’s bustling medical industry drives Scott Electronics’ growth
Homeland security contributes to Salem firm’s broad customer base
Peterborough looks ahead as it encourages, promotes new ventures
Monadnock community takes active approach in cultivating next generation of entrepreneurs
Aerospace, medical applications drive growth for NH materials manufacturer
Spectex expands facility to enhance high performance offerings
Grants help NH businesses provide support for new mothers
Deadline for second round of $5,000 grants is Jan. 18
C3 Metrics named to Deloitte's 2018 Technology Fast 500
Portsmouth company experiences 171 percent annual growth
NH manufacturers gather at governor-less Governor’s Manufacturing Summit
Holistic approach to growing industry stressed at annual conference
Upper Valley school district considering partnership with STEM Future Foundation
Mascoma Valley Regional School District may work after-school STEM programming into 2019 budget
New Hampshire’s labor union activity
With a low overall participation rate in NH, organized labor still tries to flex its muscles
Call for universal care takes center stage at NHBR forum
Keynote speaker T.R. Reid sees disparities in money spent by the U.S. and health outcomes
Pelham company honored for innovative pump technology
Design Mentor aims to improve patients’ circulation during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery
Backers of single-payer strive for traction in NH
But costs, other concerns make it a hard sell in the state
Cryptocurrency and the undermining of governance focus of Oct. 9 event
David Noble will discuss how global economies will be impacted by digitalization at World Affairs Council event
NH institutions awarded $20 million to study, develop biomaterials
National Science Foundation grant seen as fundamental building block to Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute’s mission
Aerospace and defense consortium steps up trade efforts
NHADEC makes inroads to European markets through Irish Defense Forces, Farnborough Aerospace Consortium
NH firms seek to make robots easier to use
Waypoint CEO: Automation can help ease skills gap
BAE’s hybrid bus systems gain traction in municipalities
Technology seen as a pathway toward zero-emissions goals
National Drive Electric Week promotes benefits of EVs
Six events will take place across New Hampshire
Portsmouth firm sees growth in managing smart cities’ networks
Acquisition by Kontron complements Inocybe’s business model
Cyborg Labs launches voice-activated fitness app
Concord-based startup thinks NH leaders must court VCs
Growth in international aerospace market fuels increased production in NH
GE Aviation, CFM International announce $22 billion in aerospace deals
GE Aviation announces $22 billion in aerospace deals
Growth in commercial and military markets increases production at Hooksett plant
People and Property: NH Real Estate and Construction News Roundup
Ledyard donates to nonprofit focused on workforce housing, U.S. Senate passes CTE funding bill ... and more
Q&A Interview with U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
‘We’ve heard from a number of businesses’ about the negative effects of the Trump administration’s tariffs and trade war, says U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, shown with U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, right, visiting the NH Division of Economic Development’s booth at the Farnborough Air Show outside of London.
ARMI’s expanding network presents economic opportunities
Millyard initiative continues to gain momentum
Connecticut company aims to make energy choice easier for NH consumers
Technology platform acts as automated energy savings tool
Portsmouth company sees success with connected pet product line
Wagz’s technology supports society’s evolving relationship with our pooches
Tech Tidbits From Across New Hampshire
NASA visits Henkel in Seabrook, FirstLight extends fiber service to Lakes Region Community Services ... and more
Bill would allow municipalities to bond for broadband
After several attempts, the concept has been approved by the Legislature
Digital economy drives businesses’ demand for broadband
State survey illustrates challenges when it comes to high-speed access
New Hampshire forum looks at changes in defense industry
Nontraditional tech partners seen as playing a growing role
Businesses sought for NH workplace breastfeeding pilot project
Initiative to award grants to 10 companies to expand support for mothers
Q&A with Cisco Systems security executive Edna Conway
‘To take a holistic approach to security we need to think about not just information security but also security technology, operational security and behavioral security,’ says Edna Conway of Merrimack, chief security officer, global value chain for Cisco Systems.
Canadian minister touts NAFTA in visit to New Hampshire
NH, Canadian officials see retaining trade deal as key to ‘intertwined’ economies
Taking advantage of expanding apprenticeship opportunities
New Hampshire is expected to gain about 47,000 new jobs by 2024, and the current annual average number of job openings is expected to reach 31,270
A support system for Granite State workers
There are a number of resources available to unemployed persons in New Hampshire.
Nashua firm increases reliability of communication services
Unified Office enhances voice, video, IoT and other real-time information
Destination: Littleton
New crop of entrepreneurs is creating a ‘viable, vibrant downtown’
Growth in New England medical market drives bank’s trip to Brazil
In an effort to increase regional exports, The Provident Bank will attend Latin America’s largest health care trade show
Extended Learning programs link schools, businesses
Real-world experiences seen as mechanism to build Granite State workforce
More news from NHBR:
Is unemployment uptick a concern in NH?
So far this year, the unemployment rate is ticking up, reaching 3% in February and 3.1% in March through July, and dipping slightly back to 3% in August
From Lakes Region to Global Stage: ePropelled Expands to Lead Drone Motor Production
ePropelled earns DoD supply chain certification, boosting U.S. drone dominance
Littleton Regional Healthcare selects Dartmouth Health as preferred future partner
After two years of extensive evaluation of various affiliation models, the Littleton Regional Healthcare (LRH) Board of Trustees has chosen Dartmouth Health (DH) as its preferred partner. LRH and DH have signed a letter of intent, which serves as the next step toward LRH joining the Dartmouth Health system.
NH trade mission to Canada seen as having positive results
Gov. Kelly Ayotte led the visit, which included a selection of policymakers as well as businesspeople representing a wide array of enterprises.
Jim Loomis, Bottomline Technologies co-founder, dies at 75
James “Jim” Loomis, co-founder of Portsmouth-based Bottomline Technologies, passed away on Sept. 6 in his hometown of Dover after a period of declining health. He was 75. After its creation in 1989 with business partner Daniel McGurl, Bottomline became a worldwide leader in automated business payments and cash management.
Keene Housing expands solar energy efforts with new installations in Monadnock Region
The nonprofit and ReVision Energy expand renewable energy portfolio with new solar panels across five properties in the Monadnock Region
Note from the field: The outdoor economy is everyone’s economy
New Hampshire’s $4B outdoor economy supports 32,000 jobs and ranks 8th in the nation.
I-95 median barrier: $4.6M project approved after NH highway deaths
A nearly $4.6 million contract has been awarded for the construction of a five-mile median barrier on Interstate 95 in New Hampshire with the goal to prevent highway deaths.
NH residential real estate: ‘Still very much a seller’s market’
While home prices might be moderating in other parts of the country, the median price of a single-family house in New Hampshire rose to $550,000 in August, the second highest price point this current year. That price is just $3,000 more than the $547,000 recorded in July, but it is $47,500 more than January’s $502,500. The highest median price in 2025 was $569,450, recorded in June and the most ever recorded in the state.
