U.S. Cellular partners with Rivada on public safety broadband proposal
State has yet to decide which contractor option to pursue
Author: NH Business Review Staff
New Hampshire BioTech/MedTech Cluster to host Sept. 21 event at SEE Science Center
BEA Commissioner Taylor Caswell will serve as one of three speakers
Report: New Hampshire home prices rose 5.8 percent in July
National prices rose 6.7 percent in same period
Nonresidential construction plunges again, ABC says
But jobs data leaves a ‘muddied’ picture of sector
People and Property: NH Real Estate and Construction News Roundup
Verani moves Bedford office, Red Oak holds Milford ribbon-cutting … and more
New Hampshire tourism officials predict a record-breaking Labor Day
More than 640,000 visitors expected for three-day weekend
Tech Tidbits From Across New Hampshire
High Tech Council seeks applications for TechOut competition, Walmart rolls out Express Money Services via its mobile app... and more
Resonetics acquires Aduro Laser
Acquisition expands Nashua company’s laser processing capabilities
People and Property: NH Real Estate and Construction News Rundown
Litchfield announces Laconia, Contoocook deals … and more
NFC Forum partnerships aim to further new technology applications
Near field communication can add capabilities to package tracking and support wireless charging interfaces
Transportation group advocates for federal self-driving legislation
Coalition for Future Mobility indicates Sen. Hassan could help move along legislation in the Senate
Elliot Hospital uses virtual reality in design of urgent care center
Architecture firm E4H says technology shortens feedback loop and saves money
Tech Tidbits From Around New Hampshire
Scribe Software nabs global e-commerce client, Lottery.com launches mobile app and global lottery platform in New Hampshire ... and more
NHIA picks Mass. firm to develop master plan
Work begins in September on 10-year vision
New Hampshire engineer seeks to change lives in Panama
Engineers Without Borders volunteer helps community build library
Mixed-use project planned for downtown Dover
Plan calls for replacing Robbins block with five-story building
People and Property: NH Real Estate and Construction News Roundup
Windham office building sold for $1.12 million … and more
The high cost of renewable energy jobs
To the editor: The article by Michael Behrmann (“The right way to support the renewable energy industry,” Aug. 4-17 NH Business Review) could have been shortened to just the last paragraph. Eversource’s customers are slated to pay $140 million in…
Let’s boost NH’s creative economy
To the editor: Last month, at the dedication of the Gov. John Winant statue in Concord, I remembered the genius of Van McLeod. He was such an advocate for all the things that I love about New Hampshire. Van was…
How’s business in the Keene area?
Business leaders share their thoughts as part of regional roundtable
Nominations sought for 15th annual Business Excellence Awards
Submission deadline is Sept. 15 for NH Business Review honors
Tech Tidbits From Across New Hampshire
Alpha Loft announces new Manchester location this fall, Nashua begins updating telephone networks to VOIP ... and more
Oracle Dyn partners with LINBIT on DNS solution
Automated solution will aid Hewlett Packard, Sears, AccuWeather.com and other enterprises
Public hearings set for 10-year transportation plan
Governor’s Advisory Commission to hold two months of meetings on draft proposal
Construction cost index up slightly in July
Input prices rose 0.3 percent for month, says ABC
People and Property: NH Real Estate and Construction News Rundown
Investors buy two more Bedford office properties … and more
VisitNH.gov highlighted among world’s top 25 tourism board websites
Travel industry platform recognizes website for compelling visuals and curated recommendations
New Hampshire hit with 10 percent increase in robocalls
State ranked fifth in largest increase in robocalls received from June to July
Deployment of 5G networks expected in 2019
Sen. Hassan introduces legislation to support efforts
Deadline approaches for Alpha Loft’s Startup Fundamentals program
6-week curriculum provides intensive instruction in building a startup
Tech Tidbits From Around New Hampshire
UNH Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping receives $6.475 million grant, G.A.L.A. Community Center to form Wolfeboro makerspace and business incubator ... and more
IBEW reaches Northern Pass labor agreement
2,600 jobs seen in $1.6 billion construction
People and Property: NH Real Estate and Construction News Rundown
CLD Engineers acquired by Conn. firm, Hoefle joins Two International Group … and more
SNHU selects Brightspace as its new learning management system
Learning analytics and data tools will allow SNHU advisors to engage students and improve outcomes
Pittsburg-based MSA Safety completes acquisition of Globe Manufacturing
All-cash transaction valued at $215 million for firefighter protective clothing manufacturer
Trading platform makes bitcoin available through national banks
BitQuick works with Bank of America, Citizens Bank and Union Bank
Tech Tidbits From Across New Hampshire
DRM extends deadline for patent competition, Design for Good challenge gives nonprofits a chance to win web design services ... and more
Manchester-Nashua home prices rise by 6.5 percent
New Hampshire’s suburban markets keep pace with national average
Historic theatre to build new performing arts center in Jaffrey
Project receives substantial funding from USDA program
New Hampshire ties for third lowest construction unemployment rate
ABC analysis reveals unemployment rates were down in 31 states on a year-over-year basis
People and Property: NH Real Estate and Construction News Roundup
Sununu delivers infrastructure funding to Londonderry, plans halted for Wild Goose project ... and more
TechWomen Power Breakfast to feature HR executives
Aug. 9th event will focus on strategies for attracting, hiring and keeping top talent
Dartmouth professors seek to revolutionize the energy grid
Internet of Things could automatically run appliances during off-peak hours
Tech Tidbits From Across New Hampshire
FirstLight to provide service for Granite State Convenient MD locations, UK company works with UNH-IOL ... and more
Connected device deemed successful in health management program
AgaMatrix collaborates with LifeWallet to enhance blood glucose monitoring product
Mortgage delinquency falls year-over-year
Nationally, the percentage of delinquent mortgages dropped 0.5 percent
U.S. median home value surpasses $200,000 mark
Record stems from 7.4 percent annual growth
Peninsula-wide property on Lake Winnipesaukee up for sale
16-acre property located along stretch where "On Golden Pond" was shot
More news from NHBR:
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
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.
Child care and state-owned land updates coming to NH Zoning Atlas
The New Hampshire Zoning Atlas continues to deepen its knowledge and utility with two updates having to do with child care and state-owned property. The child care element seeks to reflect changes to local regulations for both family and center-based care as a result of the latest legislative action on the issue.
Federal and state housing legislation wrestle with affordability crisis
As Granite Staters eye ever-increasing purchase prices for a single-family home, state and federal policy makers wrestle with solutions that create more housing supply. Among them is bipartisan federal legislation on housing that is being held hostage by President Donald Trump’s fixation on a bill that would require voters to provide proof of citizenship with such documents as U.S. passports or birth certificates.
Manchester and Nashua: Best bang for the buck in NH
Two New Hampshire cities are among the 10 best-run cities in the country, according to a WalletHub analysis of U.S. communities where residents get the most bang for their taxes. Manchester was rated No. 3, while Nashua was close behind at No. 5., based on a “Quality of Services” score that WalletHub developed using 36 metrics across six key service areas — financial stability, education, health, safety, economy and infrastructure/pollution.
While New Hampshire tops child well-being rankings again, overall progress is mixed
For the fourth consecutive year, New Hampshire took the top spot in a national ranking of child well-being.
CMS approves budget for GO-NORTH, the state’s federally funded rural health program
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved New Hampshire’s spending plan for a large tranche of federal money that will go toward rural health initiatives, state officials announced Thursday.
‘Barn Raiser’ celebrates NH’s outdoor industry
Hosted by the Granite Outdoor Alliance, an organization set on uniting and advancing the key players in New Hampshire’s outdoor industry, this year’s sold-out Barn Raiser on June 10 reflected the breadth of the outdoor sector, bringing together public officials, business leaders, recreation providers and nonprofit representatives, among other key figures.
NH welcomes Gen Z’ers — affordability challenges await
A new report says an influx of new Granite Staters is coming primarily from neighboring Massachusetts, and most of them are younger, part of Gen Z, the cohort of people born roughly between 1997 and 2012. But another report says the newbies, like already established residents here, face affordability challenges when it comes to housing and child care.
