Author: Mike Cote

NH manufacturing resource center faces shutdown

While President Trump says the tariffs fueling a global trade war will jumpstart U.S. manufacturing, he is pulling funding from the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program, the federal centers dedicated to supporting its growth. The president and director of the New Hampshire MEP expects it to close if the cuts continue.

A simmering economy

New Hampshire is faring better than the nation and its neighbors, with job and economic growth holding steady, says Brian Gottlob, director of the New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau.

GE Aerospace plans to spend $16 million at Hooksett plant this year

GE Aerospace says it plans to invest $16 million this year at its jet engine factory in Hooksett, where it employs 800 workers. The announcement comes as part of the company’s plan to invest nearly $1 billion in its U.S. factories and supply chain, GE Aerospace announced March 12.

Housing crisis unites business groups

Representatives of the New Hampshire Housing Supply Coalition gathered Tuesday in Concord to announce its mission to advocate for land use reform, regulatory and permitting reform, and program and funding support. More than 50 bills that address housing are pending before the Legislature.

Q&A: Hope for NH Recovery Executive Director Randy Stevens

After you listen to Randy Stevens describe his journey — from suffering sexual abuse as a young child through battling alcohol and drug addiction, to joining the military, to spending time in prison, to parenting children with another addict, to his initial refusal to accept help — you’re amazed that, somehow, he still made it to other side.

A place to solve problems

A new proof-of-concept lab in Keene where companies can showcase new technology underscores the Monadnock region’s importance in the Granite State’s high tech and life sciences sectors.

Waiting on a snowy day

Representatives from 20 ski resorts — about two-thirds of NH's ski areas — gathered with industry and media folks and elected leaders on Monday at McIntyre Ski Resort in Manchester to kick off the new season.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Rep. Chris Pappas

Rep. Chris Pappas has received the endorsement of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the District 1 congressman announced Monday. Pappas’ Republican challenger, Russell Prescott of Kingston, recently received the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Businesses Fed PAC.

Q&A: RiverWoods CEO Justine Vogel

Justine Vogel worked for RiverWoods Group before the continuing care retirement community even had residents, joining as director of accounting. Back then, co-founders Rosemary Coffin and Maryanna Hatch operated their fledgling nonprofit out of a local bar.

Q&A: Commercial Realtor Dan Scanlon

For nearly two decades, Dan Scanlon, a senior associate at Colliers, has worked in New Hampshire’s commercial real estate market, working on investment, industrial, office and land development.

Moondance for a lucky couple: $7,000

Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club in Portsmouth has booked Irish singer Van Morrison for a two-night stand in October. Remaining tickets are priced as high as $3,000 each plus fees.

NH Business Notebook: Get your wings

While the aftermath of President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the race for reelection was unfolding, U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH, was overseas leading a bipartisan delegation to the Farnborough International Air Show with Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas.

The Z factor

The post-and-beam building that Jim Zanello built at Zorvino Vineyards was never intended to become a venue that hosts more than 100 weddings and other events each year.

Q&A: Granite United Way President and CEO Patrick Tufts

Patrick Tufts says Granite United Way is probably the “best known and least known” nonprofit in New Hampshire. As president and CEO, Tufts oversees an organization that was established in New Hampshire nearly a century ago and has national roots 140 years old.