Author: Paul Briand

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Medicare changes in NH roil senior health market

Medicare recipients enter disruptive enrollment period as insurance carriers have changed plans, exited certain counties or decided to leave the state altogether

Banks in transition

A bank president retires, another bank rebrands

Black Mountain sale a harbinger of activity as NH resorts gear up for winter

New Hampshire winter resorts prepare for the 2024-25 season with facility improvements and trail-blasting

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NH Realtor group won’t endorse but is keeping eye on 2024 election

What the candidates for governor are saying about housing

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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

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New AI tool at Elliot an improvement for patients and doctors

DAX tool can help providers complete medical reports and charts in real time

Sold Home For Sale Real Estate Sign And House

Another month, another record increase in state’s median home price

$538,000 mark set new record, fourth in four months

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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MIT partners with Lakes Region Community College for pilot math and AI education program

The two educational institutions launched a new pilot partnership this summer, bringing 16 high school students from towns across New Hampshire together to learn the math behind AI and how to use it to tackle real problems.

Hometown Financial Group to acquire Primary Bank

Bedford-based Primary Bank is merging with Easthampton, Mass.-based Hometown Financial Group in a transaction valued at $160 million in cash and stock.

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.

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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

Making a bid on workforce development

New Hampshire employers are seeking polished professionals with real-life experiences, but they may have to look beyond the traditional recruiting methods to find them. One example of an overlooked workforce development program is the NH 4-H Livestock Auction.

What the new child care business tax credit could mean for New Hampshire

As a result of this legislative session, New Hampshire will have a Child Day Care Creation Tax Credit Program for businesses starting in 2027. The state joins 25 others with incentives for businesses to invest in expanding the child care supply.