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:
Casino Salem to close next month for construction
Casino Salem will close its doors in the early hours of March 9, as Churchill Downs Inc. prepares for a major redevelopment to transform the small gaming venue into the much larger Rockingham Grand Casino.
Lebanon’s Route 120 corridor could see mixed-use development
Developers and city officials have long eyed the northern part of Lebanon, along Route 120, as a hot spot for new housing and businesses, and the result has already been evident with large apartment complexes cropping up there in recent years.
Does Portsmouth HDC drive up development cost?
City Councilor Rich Blalock, who served four years as the council’s representative on the HDC, said he was motivated to make the initial motion to address the lack of affordable housing in Portsmouth. He contended the HDC’s often monthslong reviews of new construction projects drives up the cost of development.
Pittsfield residents clash over proposed $2.66M wastewater project
Residents debated a proposed $2.66 million wastewater project during a town deliberative session at Pittsfield MidCadle High School, with discussion focusing on costs, long-term planning and who should pay.
Documents confirm ICE plans for Merrimack warehouse
The federal Department of Homeland Security, which houses Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), was in communication with at least one state agency in January about its plans to purchase and modify a vacant warehouse in Merrimack, according to documents obtained by the ACLU of New Hampshire through a public records request and released Tuesday, February 3.
State revenue got a helpful one-time shot in the arm. Now what?
Analysts fear that once it’s gone for the remainder of the fiscal year, overall revenue will lag unless other accounts, which have been underperforming to date, pick up the pace
‘Caution and conversion’ was the theme in 2025
The conversion of office space to residential units drove the commercial market last year
NH housing production reached 20-year high in 2025, but still falls short of demand
In 2025, more than 5,800 housing units were constructed in New Hampshire, the highest number since 2006, according to a new report from the state Department of Business and Economic Affairs. But despite this recent high, the report said the state has met only about 80% of its building goal between 2020 and 2025, which aims to balance the housing market by 2040.
Home prices slow in some areas, while affordability crisis persists
As housing costs continue to climb, homeownership has become out of reach for many New Hampshire families. In 2025, the median price of a single-family house in the Granite State reached a record high of $535,000 after an alarming 122% increase over the past decade.
