Author: Liisa Rajala

Trouble on the trails

While North Country is seeing economic benefits of OHRV boom, some homeowners see an invasive nuisance

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

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Peterborough sells contaminated South Municipal Well to NH Ball Bearings for $110,000

The Peterborough Select Board unanimously approved the $110,000 sale and the company’s conditions to shut down the site on Tuesday

$300,000 Catholic Medical Center investment expands dental and health care access for Manchester’s most vulnerable residents

The investment is the second installment of CMC’s $2 million, three-year commitment to the programs, bringing its total support to date to $600,000

Workforce is both an opportunity and challenge for NH manufacturers

Annual summit scheduled as NH welcomes company from Massachusetts

Study upends claim that affordable housing depresses NH property values

Data from a NH Housing report focused entirely on New Hampshire dispels the notion that affordable housing development in a community depresses the property values of nearby residences

The drive no one should have to make — and the effort underway to end it

If you live in Manchester or Concord, you probably don’t think twice about finding a doctor. There is a specialist within a few miles for almost anything you need. But if you live in Colebrook, or Lancaster, or any one of dozens of small communities spread across New Hampshire’s North Country, the picture looks very different, and the gap between those two realities is wider than most people realize.

Laser eye surgery and cataract surgery return to Berlin after years without local access

Androscoggin Valley Hospital (AVH), a member of North Country Healthcare in Berlin, performed its first cataract surgery in recent memory on August 20, 2026, a milestone made possible through the hospital’s partnership with North Country Ophthalmology, a physician-led alliance of board-certified MD ophthalmologists that began seeing patients at AVH in January.

Jaffrey couple cut energy costs with NHSaves

Evan Clements and Precia Harthcock of Jaffrey love their 1926 home, but they acknowledge the drawbacks of houses built in that era. The room that is now their sitting room, for example, was once a porch that had been enclosed and is noticeably colder than other parts of the house. The second floor was much hotter than the first floor, and their kitchen was drafty.

Applications open for NH Tech Alliance’s 20th Product of the Year

The NH Tech Alliance is seeking applications from New Hampshire technology and life sciences companies for its 20th annual Product of the Year competition, which will showcase some of the state’s most innovative new products and significant product advancements.