SNHU partners on ed-tech investment fund
$15 million will be doled out to startups focused on education accessibility and affordability
Author: Liisa Rajala
Affordable housing looms large as hospitality industry leaders weigh labor needs
Shortage of lower-cost housing affects workforce pool, executives say
For STEM, it’s elementary
House bill would expand grant funds to lower grades
NH business incubators seek to restore state funding in next budget
Current appropriation not included in governor’s plan
Latest DRED initiative addresses health care industry needs
Finding workers tops the list of participants’ concerns
Study praises NH's online privacy regs but says there's room for more
Comparitech.com grants Granite State 50 out of 100 points
Q&A with Dartmouth tech transfer expert Nila Bhakuni
‘I think the people we’re attracting want to commercialize their own technology and do it their own way,’ says Nila Bhakuni, director of technology transfer at Dartmouth College.
Moving forward in Franklin
Redevelopment effort breathes new life into the city
Dover company launches Pocket Nanny childcare app
Cubby Notes, a Dover-based service that improves childcare, has launched Pocket Nanny, a mobile app that keeps parents and nannies connected during the day. Pocket Nanny includes an hours tracker that calculates pay (including overtime), group messaging, photos, daily information tracking…
Digitalizing the financial industry
RedBlack CEO discusses automating, strategizing assets using software
FlowTraq moves into Manchester Millyard
Software provider cites access to talent as reason for relocation
River Valley Community College develops health care cybersecurity experts
Community partnerships keep degree program relevant to workforce needs
How will rising water affect road performance?
UNH researcher studies impact of climate on pavement
Two NH businesses awarded R&D grants
CairnSurgical and RyTek Medical will work with Dartmouth College to further develop products
British-American Business Council of New England to hold export forum
Feb. 28 event will feature trade resources and networking with corporate executives
Report tracks video game industry's impact
New Hampshire's neighbor ranks in top seven for gaming industry employment
Katie Schwerin, 2017 Outstanding Woman in Business
Chief operating officer, W.S. Badger Company
Cathleen Schmidt, 2017 Outstanding Woman in Business
CEO and executive director, McLane Middleton
Maria Ryan, 2017 Outstanding Woman in Business
CEO, Cottage Hospital
Kim Roy, 2017 Outstanding Woman in Business
General manager, Radisson Hotel-Manchester
Kathleen McQuiggan, 2016 Outstanding Woman in Business
Senior vice president and managing director, Pax World
Donnalee Lozeau, 2017 Outstanding Woman in Business
Executive director, Southern NH Services
Brookstone introduces multi-room sync speakers
Chromecast technology allows music to be streamed through speakers directly
Moving to ‘the next level’
TRM Microwave keeps focus on growing its business
Big data startup talks opportunity and challenges in New Hampshire
Location is important to investors says Forcivity CEO Steve Baines
Sunrise Labs, HT Presspart partner on fully-connected inhaler
Miniaturized printed circuit board uses Bluetooth Low Energy to transmit data to smartphone
New business accelerator is launched at Plymouth State
Applicants sought for eight-week APEX program
How can the state get more economic development out of higher-ed research?
New Hampshire's University Research & Industry Plan sets stage for more commercialization
SCORE-ing points
Organization provides essential advice and assistance to NH entrepreneurs
Bio research and manufacturing institute to be based in Manchester
U.S. Department of Defense will award $80 million over five years to institute led by New Hampshire-based organizations
Survey seeks to weigh level of foreign investment in New Hampshire
Plymouth State researchers seek to offer ‘fuller picture’
Test-driving materials
UNH center helps businesses look at the future
NH tech partnership takes aim at skills gap
Thousands of tech jobs in state seen as unfilled
Fed exec sees ‘modest’ interest hike in December
At Concord forum, Jeffrey Fuhrer voices concerns over productivity declines with economy in a ‘new normal’
Q&A with CATCH Neighborhood Housing President Rosemary Heard
‘We need housing that is close enough to our workforce that it doesn’t become a financial burden or a time burden on our workforce,’ says Rosemary Heard, president of CATCH Neighborhood Housing.
Jaffrey firm advances microcatheter production
Company’s tiny extrusions are a first in industry
Child-centered innovation
Pediatric Device Consortium helps entrepreneurs fill medical needs
UAV America drones to incorporate sense and avoid system technology
Partnering with AerialGuard, the Nottingham-based manufacturer will integrate first-of-its-kind technology in commercial and industrial space
Stonewall Cable expands health care technology business
Rumney-based communications cable manufacturer complements medical innovations
BAE Systems awarded Navy contract worth up to $600 million
Nashua-facility will ramp up production of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System laser-guided rockets
Northeast Ocean Plan emerges as development tool
Goal is to encourage ‘much better informed and transparent decisions’ on fisheries, energy projects
Workforce is the theme at NH Manufacturing Summit
Discussion of possible solutions takes center stage at annual event
The power of stories
Ideas are the heart of TEDx Amoskeag Millyard
New Hampshire dealers seem happy with VW compensation package
Average of up to $1.8 million expected for each dealership
NH firms play key roles in medical device production
A collaborative network provides services ranging from design to manufacturing
Manufacturers harness the power of NH industrial design firms
Global companies seek consumer research, product development and prototyping in the Granite State
Southern NH University reaches deal to run Daniel Webster College operations
All students, programs to be administered by SNHU
Target: career training
Career and technical education addresses the skills gap
Seacoast startup competition seeks entrants
$30,000 in cash, prizes awarded to winner
NH poll find broad support for child care, paid leave help
Issues seen as gaining traction for upcoming legislative session
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Your Friendly Neighborhood Banker
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How a town rule took the air out of a giant ice cream cone
The inflatable treat violates a town ordinance in Westmoreland
New Hampshire charts new energy course
NH’s 2025 energy laws shift focus to nuclear, natural gas, and clean energy while pausing offshore wind and exploring grid independence.
Q&A with Associate professor of organizational behavior at UNH Vanessa Druskat
In her new book, “The Emotionally Intelligent Team,” published by Harvard Business Review Press, Druskat explores the overlooked factor she says separates high-performing teams from the rest: emotional intelligence.
The cost of undermining public health in New Hampshire
I am alarmed by the growing erosion of trust in science-based health guidance.
Is unemployment uptick a concern in NH?
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