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:
Pease Tradeport continues as NH economic engine
New report cites Tradeport’s ‘uniquely important role in New Hampshire’s economic architecture’ as executive director looks toward ‘retooling’ for life science users
Mission accomplished
After a 14-month construction mission, the “Apollo” landed at the Kelly Falls apartment complex this week with the completion of the Mark Stebbins Community Center, the culmination of a vision by the late Mark Stebbins, a long-time business leader and philanthropist.
Granite Staters wary about the high cost of living
Because of tariffs, the war with Iran, and other White House policies, New Hampshire families have had to spend an additional $4,800 or more on goods and services, according to U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-NH.
NH’s rankings reflect the good and the bad
There are any number of reports, surveys, and rankings that show how well — or how poorly — New Hampshire is doing on a range of issues. Everything from education funding to safety to having a baby to business opportunities to student loan delinquency — it seems everything can be measured in one form or another, often as a yardstick against other states.
New Hampshire cannot be ‘controlled’
In a recent ad, a candidate for Congress claimed that “two families have controlled New Hampshire politics for the last several decades,” or something to that effect. That rather curious claim referred to the alleged dominance of New Hampshire politics by the Shaheen and Sununu families. The notion that any family has or could dominate New Hampshire politics has to be dismissed.
Manufactured homes in single-family neighborhoods?
Webinar panel discusses far-reaching consequences of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the bipartisan legislation that seeks to address the lack of supply in the Granite State and across the country
It's Worth Knowing: The Canadians are back in NH — but for how long?
There's been a rebound of Canadian tourists across NH this summer. But new tariffs and words may have an effect on their visits this fall. Meanwhile, right along the border, there's still cross-border neighborliness in the small New Hampshire and Canadian communities.
Young Granite Staters at the nexus of policy making
Child care and early education are the initial focus of a Stay Work Play initiative called NH Nexus to identify and address key issues facing young residents of New Hampshire
In NH, U.S. energy secretary says clean energy is expensive; urges approval of natural gas pipeline
With gasoline near $4 a gallon and healing oil prices expected to jump this winter, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Thursday said clean energy initiatives are partly to blame for high prices of energy. Wright, the founder and former chief-executive of a Denver-based oil-services and fracking company, spoke within eyesight of a small solar array at the Raymond district office of the New Hampshire Electric Co-op.
