Sununu asks feds to raise H-2B temporary worker visa cap
In letter, governor points to ‘adverse economic impact’ on New Hampshire tourism, hospitality employers
Author: Liisa Rajala
ARMI update shows an industry beginning to take shape
‘You’ve already seen companies moving here and opening up shop, and you’ll only see more of that’
Global trends drive growth for Nashua firms
Microdesk, M2 Technologies assist clients in achieving efficiency
New Hampshire’s chemical reaction
Lawmakers seek to put tighter controls on PFCs
Report: Foreign-owned businesses a key New Hampshire employer
Plymouth State study finds they employ 44,000 Granite Staters
Q&A with Entrepreneur Marc Blumenthal
‘Everyone has passion in entrepreneurship. If you have a business with a purpose, your drive is even more so,’ says Marc Blumenthal, founder of the Social Ventures Foundation and the EndPoverty Fund.
NH ranked best state for economic opportunity by U.S. News & World Report
But a deeper dive into figures indicates troublesome trends
Advances to LUKE arm demonstrated in Manchester Millyard
Fully integrated, bionic arm is available to amputee veterans
Amanda Grappone Osmer, 2018 Outstanding Woman in Business
Owner of Grappone Automotive Group in Bow
Susan Ryan, 2018 Outstanding Woman in Business
CEO of Spaulding Youth Center in Northfield
Lisa Maria-Booth, 2018 Outstanding Woman in Business
CEO and co-owner of Fortitude Health and Training, FortCycle and Green Bike Organic Smoothies in Manchester
Kim Cadorette, 2018 Outstanding Woman in Business
Director of operations at BAE Systems in Nashua
Nicole Brassard Jordan, 2018 Outstanding Woman in Business
Director of marketing, merchandising and warehousing at the New Hampshire Liquor Commission
Mary Johanna Brown, 2018 Outstanding Woman in Business
Founder and president of Brown & Company Design in Portsmouth
Milford High program brings businesses, students together
Next STEAM Night to take place on April 12
Alpha Loft looks to better connect startups, established tech firms
Merger with NH High Tech Council resulted from realigned partnerships
NH Senate panel hears ideas on electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Bill would set up commission to explore future needs
Amazon announces Boston, not NH, among top contenders for HQ2
Process sways Sununu to support commuter rail study
New Hampshire, Northeast states mull building Quebec-to-D.C., EV charging network
Volkswagen settlement funds could make initiative a reality
Executive councilor raises concerns over financial risk of FirstNet opt out
Governor’s legal counsel assures safeguards are being evaluated
Q&A with Eastern Bank NH Regional President Joe Reilly
After 40 years in the banking business, longtime New Hampshire banker Joe Reilly will be retiring from the industry at the end of December.
Sununu says he wants state to opt out of FirstNet
Announcement would make New Hampshire first state to go it alone on first responder communications network
Quebec aerospace execs meet up with NH businesses
Partnerships with larger contractors stressed at Nashua luncheon
Without all information, FirstNet deadline looms
New Hampshire has to choose despite no contract details
New Hampshire evaluates FirstNet contract
Granite State could be first in the nation to opt out of planned federal public safety network
Tech Tidbits From Across New Hampshire
UNH School of Law professor to speak on ethical and legal issues of AI, startups to compete at TechOut on Nov. 15th ... and more
Downtown Manchester bookstore set to open in spring
Owners view it as ‘a real center’ of the community
At Manufacturing Summit, Kamen spells out ARMI’s promise
But workforce could be NH’s Achilles heel, he warns
NH firms make their mark in pharmaceutical manufacturing
Granite State’s supply chain presents at ISPE’s Boston Product Show
Workshop aims to boost women’s salary negotiating skills
Northeast Delta Dental’s Connie Roy-Czyzowski will lead Dec. 4 event
Canada-NH trade relationship stressed amid NAFTA concerns
At Manchester seminar, close economic ties are underlined
CONECT event to spotlight Canada-New England trade
On the agenda: Cross-border relationships, regulations, NAFTA
Rising costs scrutinized at NHBR health forum
Inefficiencies, unnecessary spending drive ongoing hikes
Hudson-based Right Networks capitalizes on accounting vertical
Software as a service industry to grow as more business applications are virtualized
UNH eyes research park as an ‘economic development engine’
Mixed-use proposal would include space for startups, existing businesses
SNHU faculty highlight potential for engineering college to become talent pipeline
Long-term goal focuses on connecting underserved populations to engineering careers
UNH dean shares personal experience of launching research-based startup
New York-based ChromaNanoTech founded from joint university-industry partnership
Live Free and Start aims to pump up NH capital
Two November events focus on building investor pool and matchmaking opportunities
New Hampshire firms search for customers at U.K. defense show
State Trade Export Promotion grant pivotal in broadening companies’ markets
Lockheed Martin, Sen. Hassan highlight F-35’s impact in the Granite State
Approximately 55 suppliers and over 900 direct jobs supported by defense program
State business agency wins new export assistance grant
Federal STEP award aimed at boosting help for to small businesses
Energy, collaboration and commitment fuel downtown Nashua’s revival
Businesses, organizations and City Hall work toward a common goal
Animetrics named among world’s top facial recognition software providers
Conway-based firm sells largely to law enforcement agencies
Fidelity program to help employers aid employees’ student loan burden
Seen as a benefit that attracts, retains younger workers
Event seeks to give tips to NH women on how to run for elected office
Women’s Foundation to offer nonpartisan training session
New Hampshire to debut at defense/security trade show
Four Granite State companies will travel to London next week
Q&A with foreign policy expert and author Elmira Bayrasli
‘Opportunity is not abundant around the world, but talent is something we all have,’ says Elmira Bayrasli, author of ‘From The Other Side of the World: Extraordinary Entrepreneurs.’
Accelerating NH’s workforce
Initiative targets employers’ labor needs
California incubator supports health care professionals’ innovations
The Innovation Institute removes risk to advance health care technology
Belmont manufacturer anticipates growth in government contracts
Milpower Source sells power supplies for military and aerospace applications
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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
State of the City: Mayor urges focus on long term
Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais delivered his State of the City on Tuesday, Feb. 10, framing a path to the city’s future through the lens of history. His speech, at times rapid-fire and metrics-driven and at others raised to the passionate, oratorial tone of a secular civic sermon, addressed a standing-room-only crowd of business and civic leaders at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College.
Lower interest rates pushed by White House likely won’t help NH home prices
The issue here in New Hampshire remains as it has been for many months: lack of supply that forces the hand of higher prices
Housing Champions repeal pits Legislature against governor
According to housing advocate groups, the champions program is doing exactly what it set out to do: reward communities that are taking steps to build more housing
Guardrails, not barriers
NH Tech Alliance task force maps AI in New Hampshire
Tax amnesty
There are no magic wands in tax disputes, but the current New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration (DRA) tax amnesty program is about as close as it gets.
State lawmakers deny Nashua funding to buy Daniel Webster College site
The state Senate Finance Committee voted along party lines January 13 against a bill that would give Nashua $20 million to purchase the former site of Daniel Webster College. Four Republicans voted in favor and two Democrats against.
Legislative committee signs off on NH housing program repeal
Legislature also wrestles with the Business and Enterprise Tax, which has a direct effect on state revenues, and as it looks at how Meals and Rental Tax revenue is distributed and whether there should be an additional “Pillow Tax” on rentals
Legislative committee votes to repeal NH 'Housing Champions'
A state-run program that encourages communities to add much needed housing in New Hampshire, already defunded in the current budget, is on the precipice of disappearing altogether. The House Committee on Housing voted 10-8 on Jan. 20 to repeal the so-called Housing Champions program administered by the NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs.
