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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Bensonwood delivers high-performance education center for Beaver Brook Association
The new facility marks a major milestone for Beaver Brook Association and a strategic investment in its dual mission of conservation and education
Panel: Prioritize mental health wellness at work
Mental health wellness is an important element in the workplace, according to a panel of experts convened by the NH Business Review in an April 16 webinar. Making accommodations for mental health issues — including depression, posttraumatic stress, even grief — can go a long way toward employee retention and prevention of potential legal issues.
(Opinion) A long overdue win for patients: what PBM reform means for New Hampshire
Congress recently passed meaningful reforms targeting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the middlemen who largely determine which medications patients receive and how much they pay.
ReGen Valley Tech Hub partners with NH Housing, Manchester chamber on May 12 housing summit
The ReGen Valley Tech Hub is partnering with New Hampshire Housing and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce to address the state’s housing shortage, convening a regional summit May 12 at the University of New Hampshire Manchester, organizers announced April 15.
Velcro plans to move Manchester manufacturing to Somersworth
Velcro Companies plans to consolidate textiles manufacturing from its Queen City site to its production facility in Somersworth but is committed to remaining in New Hampshire, the company said Monday. Velcro, which has operated in Manchester for nearly 70 years, is the only U.S. manufacturer of textile hook and loop fasteners.
ConvenientMD eyes primary care as next phase in accessible health care
ConvenientMD is trying to re-establish what it means to have a primary care physician — one that is accessible, that isn’t hurried by the stack of patients in the waiting room, that is focused on preventative care as much as continued care.
What employers need to know about new workplace rule interpretation
NLRA guidance contains a more employer-friendly view
The compliance trap in lead-generation services
This article outlines key considerations for U.S.-based companies that offer lead-generation services — i.e., selling lists of contact information for use in marketing or direct outreach.
