New Hampshire’s chambers of commerce collaborate amid Covid
Organizations beef up regional efforts to work together on a range of services
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Covid-19 presents a new obstacle for state’s road-plowing efforts
Workforce shortage has already made finding drivers hard, but pandemic has upped the ante
New Hampshire remains a laggard in building EV charging station network
There are still no installations two years after $4.6 million initiative began
UNH joins national cybersecurity manufacturing project
Newly formed institute to focus on secure automation, supply chains
Tech Tidbits From Around NH
SoClean again named to Deloitte Tech Fast 500, Mass. firm acquires PlasTech of Bow … and more
Connectivity and business growth
Three ways investments in high-speed broadband can help drive recovery
New Hampshire’s weekly unemployment claims drop in latest report
Sign of improvement as clocks continues ticking on jobless benefits expiration
Pandemic shift has been sweet for Keene candy retailer
Live is Sweet’s pivot to national online sales helps firm ‘retain some normalcy’
Should PUC raise rates to improve energy efficiency? And what's the hiring climate right now?
Jeff and Bob talk about the current debate over whether the PUC should raise rates, especially commercial rates, for energy efficiency improvements.
Ask the experts: Return to work safely
Amid a rise in infection rates, New Hampshire businesses are still working to return to pre-pandemic levels of revenue and seeking expert advice on how offices can be reopened safely.
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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.
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.
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.
Rochester looks to block data centers with zoning law. Will it work?
City officials are taking steps they hope will prevent data centers from locating in Rochester.
