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
More news from NHBR:
Turn of the leaf
Supporters of fewer restrictions on cannabis in NH see glimpse of a possible future
CEO: Manchester company a key to success of Patriot missile
A 25-person tech company in Manchester, Vibrac Precision Test Systems, anticipates explosive growth as the United States and Europe move to expand their stockpiles of Patriot defense missiles.
Landfill-siting bill praised and panned
House Bill 707, signed into law by NH Gov. Kelly Ayotte, promotes expanding existing landfills, rather than building new ones, and also establishes a seven-member committee to evaluate landfill sites.
Ayotte’s transportation plan veto raises questions about effect on NH economy
The state’s highway infrastructure is in great need of repair, according to a 2026 independent report that ties the improvements directly to the health of New Hampshire’s economy. Long-term needs are currently underfunded, says TRIP (The Road Information Program), a private, nonprofit organization that researches surface transportation issues across the country.
Health care costs pinch Granite Staters, but not as hard as rest of country
Failure to restore ACA tax cuts will only make things worse, according to U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan
NOAA building at UNH seen as ‘transformative’ for NH
The new building in Durham’s western edge will anchor a 60-acre, mixed-use project of academic, corporate, government, residential and entertainment uses.
Child care and state-owned land updates coming to NH Zoning Atlas
The New Hampshire Zoning Atlas continues to deepen its knowledge and utility with two updates having to do with child care and state-owned property. The child care element seeks to reflect changes to local regulations for both family and center-based care as a result of the latest legislative action on the issue.
Federal and state housing legislation wrestle with affordability crisis
As Granite Staters eye ever-increasing purchase prices for a single-family home, state and federal policy makers wrestle with solutions that create more housing supply. Among them is bipartisan federal legislation on housing that is being held hostage by President Donald Trump’s fixation on a bill that would require voters to provide proof of citizenship with such documents as U.S. passports or birth certificates.
Manchester and Nashua: Best bang for the buck in NH
Two New Hampshire cities are among the 10 best-run cities in the country, according to a WalletHub analysis of U.S. communities where residents get the most bang for their taxes. Manchester was rated No. 3, while Nashua was close behind at No. 5., based on a “Quality of Services” score that WalletHub developed using 36 metrics across six key service areas — financial stability, education, health, safety, economy and infrastructure/pollution.
