Governor adds $100 million in Covid aid for state’s businesses
Granite State leads nation in half a billion dollars in business relief
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Initial jobless claims rise slightly in NH as unemployment rate falls to 6%
2,136 file for first-time benefits as earlier drop is adjusted upward
New Hampshire’s fiscal situation improves with higher revenues, underspending
But significant unknowns related to the pandemic, federal aid could reverse favorable trends
PPP loan forgiveness process now simplified, SBA says
Streamlined form unveiled for recipients of $50,000 or less
NHDRA launches second phase of online portal project
Granite Tax Connect now open for BPT, BET, I&D and communications tax payers
Improvement in New Hampshire’s jobless picture picks up the pace
Most recent data shows 31% drop in new unemployment claims
Uncertainty remains for PPP loan recipients in New Hampshire
With final rules on forgiveness still to emerge, business owners ‘just have to see what happens’
New Hampshire trade office gets new federal export grant
This time, $225,000 in STEP funds will be used for helping firms with virtual outreach abroad
Unemployment filings continue to slowly improve in New Hampshire
But 2,000 more Granite Staters filed initial claims last week
Report: Two-thirds of New Hampshire hotels at risk of shutting down
State lodging association questions findings, but sees ‘great deal of risk’ that some won’t remain open
