York IE partners with JP Morgan to rev up startups
A new partnership with banking giant JP Morgan gives York IE, a Manchester-based advisory and investment firm, more fuel to rev up technology startups.
Author: Paul Briand
Lower interest rates a help — but not a fix — for NH housing
Housing interest rates may start to drop through the rest of 2024 and into 2025, a positive sign for the residential real estate market in New Hampshire
‘Soft power’ is a better weapon than military might on the global stage
Military power is most often seen as the regulator of world stability. But soft power, one that uses economic development, can be a better influencer of global behavior, according to participants Sept. 3 in a forum held by the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire. The forum featured Enoh Ebong, director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, and U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
Novocure opens new U.S. headquarters in Portsmouth
Novocure opened its new U.S. headquarters in Portsmouth on Sept. 3 with officials praising its work on cancer treatments they say will help cement the state as the epicenter of life-altering health discoveries.
Novo Nordisk seeks sizeable workforce increase
Novo Nordisk in West Lebanon is looking to hire 40 people in 2024, a 10% increase in its current headcount of about 400 as it continues its work to improve the lives of people with certain ailments.
NH home prices moderate in July but market is still hot
A greater moderation of pricing and the availability of more property for sale is signaling a cooling in what has been a red-hot residential real estate market
Office vacancies rise. Can housing fill the void?
Commercial-to-housing proposals offer a possible solution for much-need housing, but a larger conflict rears its ugly head: zoning
BAE Systems and Manchester Community College develop cybersecurity worker pipeline
MCC-BAE program helps to produce much-needed IT, cybersecurity talent for hard-to-fill positions
UNH seeks RFPs on The Edge development project
Facility to be built facility with NOAA funds for creation of a new Center of Excellence for Operational Ocean and Great Lakes Mapping
New AI tool at Elliot an improvement for patients and doctors
DAX tool can help providers complete medical reports and charts in real time
Another month, another record increase in state’s median home price
$538,000 mark set new record, fourth in four months
Exeter startup helps defense contractors with cybersecurity compliance
GovSky builds a cybersecurity compliance software platform for government contractors, helping companies meet new federal requirements.
Investment shows growth in NH casino gaming
Gambling model 'unique' to New Hampshire making strides with local nonprofits and entertainment venues
Strong enough to take the hits
People who drive and analyze the New Hampshire economic engine agree that interest rates, inflation, housing and child care are the challenges facing an otherwise strong New Hampshire economy at mid-year.
What is influencing insurance rates in New Hampshire?
Home and car insurance rates have risen nationally due to inflation, extreme weather events and litigation
NH broadband expansion coming to ‘bridge gaps’ to internet access
Digital Equity Plan and Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program will cover broadband expansion, transportation, climate/energy needs
For a third straight month, NH home prices reach record level
With the price of single-family homes and current median price, 'it’s easy to see' why homebuyers can't find an affordable home
Lebanon-based Simbex acquired by helmet-maker Riddell
Partnership bears fruit with wearable, helmet-based impact monitoring system designed to alert when athletes sustain significant impacts during games
Q1 real estate in NH: a mixed bag for residential, office, industrial
Report shows there’s too much office space to rent, too little residential housing for sale and a stabilizing trend for industrial/warehouse space
PFAS busting partnership offers ‘forever chemical’ mitigation services
Northeast Purification Systems and Revive Environmental partner to launch the PFAS Annihilator to ease growing effects of chemicals
Single-family home price in NH hits record high — yet again
In April, median price of a single-family home has jumped to $515,000 due to high demand, lack of inventory
New Hampshire seeks to bolster alcohol sales on I-95
NH Liquor Commission seeks buyer to redevelop two properties for a 22,000-square-foot Liquor Outlets on both sides of I-95
Why are drivers in NH — and everywhere — going insanely fast?
Surely, you’ve seen it — drivers on the roads going crazy, crazy fast. You might even be guilty of it. “Yes, we have absolutely seen it,” said New Hampshire State Police Lt. Christopher Storm.
Lawsuit settlement not a panacea for rising house prices
April home price hits half a million in NH
Infrastructure donations to UNH teams help ‘broaden’ national profile
But the university’s overall operating budget is shrinking
PlaneSense spreads wings westward
Fractional aircraft ownership company PlaneSense eliminates fees for jet fleets heading west
‘Collective humanitarianism’ marks donations to Common Man’s Ukraine relief effort
Partnership with outdoor gear company NEMO sparks journey of sleeping bags, donations to Ukrainian children and families in need
Paul Forte retires as CEO of FedPoint
After 22 years at the helm of the federal insurance and benefits company, Forte leaves behind a strong legacy of advocating for public health and health care workers
Lower mortgage rates will help — but won’t solve — housing crisis in NH
New U.S. Bank report details the impact of higher interest rates on today's housing market in New Hampshire
ReVision: Community solar farms give everyone access to renewable energy
For people who don't have solar installations, community solar farms offer environmental and financial benefits
Tom Day proud of improvements, his experience as Gunstock GM
General manager of Gunstock Mountain resort retires after four years on the job
With spring on horizon, demand for homes will rise but supply won’t keep up
NHAR president expects an increase in listings, but not enough to ease demand
New Pease facility example of needed warehouse/distribution space in NH
Supply-chain management company Fidelitone finds a new home on NH Avenue in Portsmouth
FedPoint adapts to needs of hybrid workforce
Coming to terms with how to transition employees back to the office
For and against: How voter dissatisfaction played out in New Hampshire
Voters, long tired with the same Biden-Trump contest, share interest in voting for someone new
Will Arvelo’s mission: build communities
As executive director of Cross Roads House in Portsmouth, Will and his staff provides emergency and transitional shelter to homeless individuals on the Seacoast
Arts and culture a growth industry in NH
Statistics show that, in 2021, arts/culture was responsible for $3.3 billion and 21,531 jobs in the Granite State
2023 stats paint stark picture of NH real estate affordability
An analysis of year-end NHAR statistics details trends surrounding difficulty buying residential property in the Granite State
Realtor association seeks to debunk kids/taxes equation
NHAR study concludes more kids does not equal higher property taxes
Timberline expands construction, communications presence in NH
Seeing opportunity in a state he says “is poised for exponential growth,” Steve Kelly and his two companies — Timberline Construction Corporation (TCC) and Timberline Communications, Inc. (TCI) — are enlarging their footprint in New Hampshire. The new office in…
2023 Product of the Year is all-seeing
GSSI's new ground-penetrating radar system honored by NH Tech Alliance for innovative technology
New Realtors’ association president focused on housing supply
NHRA's McIntire says 'communication is the thing that we have to focus on' in 2024
Remembering Dan Plummer, driving force at Pease International Tradeport
Plummer, who fought courageously against pancreatic cancer, leaves behind a legacy in NH
NH small businesses press for access to capital
Group voices opposition to new bank rules
Survey shows depth of housing anxieties
BIA's Report on Consumer Confidence shows housing situation as 'serious' in NH
Q&A Interview with Chase Hagaman
As the director for the BEA's Division of Economic Development, Hagaman is facing NH's challenges head on
Post-COVID, office vacancies on the rise
Recent Colliers report shows increase in hybrid work environments with flex work spaces
National lobbying firm opens up shop in NH
Cornerstone Government Affairs has opened up shop in New Hampshire led by two veteran political and policy strategists with extensive local ties
In wake of lawsuit, NH Realtor president advises: Be transparent about commissions
Missouri lawsuit charges National Association of Realtors conspired to inflate commissions on home sales
Supply and demand: NH is No. 1 for pace of home sales and price increases
National rankings show how motivated residents are to buy a home in the Granite State
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Presidential Mountain Resort files for bankruptcy
A decade after buying the property to redevelop it into a new generation of vacation cabins, the owner of Presidential Mountain Resort LLC (PMR) in Bethlehem has filed for bankruptcy protection in New York’s federal court, claiming more than $13 million in liabilities owed.
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
Halfway through 2026 — the market tug of war
As we close out Q2 and review the year so far, there are several interesting dynamics at play.
Council postpones vote on hiring law firms
Londonderry’s Town Council is at odds over legal matters pertaining to hiring outside law firms to handle complaints and allegations of misconduct against the town manager.
U.S. DOL issues 4 new wage, hour opinion letters
On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (DOL) published four new opinion letters addressing a variety of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) questions.
New lawsuit alleges coordinated fraud
As Service Credit Union (SCU) seeks a new chapter of federal bankruptcy for an unfinished senior living campus in Littleton, it filed a lawsuit in state court last month against the owners and lenders, whom it accuses of coordinated fraud and embezzlement involving a $30 million SCU construction loan.
Court hearing on legality of Woodstock, Vt., police chief’s demotion
The attorney for an ousted police chief argued against the legality of his demotion to patrol officer at a Tuesday, June 30, court hearing. The town’s attorney insisted that the chief’s behavior had violated policy repeatedly and warranted action by the town.
Food fight in Merrimack
Fidelity teams compete to pack 50,000 meals for the New Hampshire Food Bank
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.
