N.H. business loans shoot up under federal bank lending program
In the first quarter, the banks collectively lent businesses $817 million – 30 percent more than 2010
Government
Governor signs N.H. business corporation law rewrite
It’s the first major rewrite in two decades of New Hampshire’s corporation law
Shaheen-backed 504 refinancing loan bill gains in Senate
The bill permanently reauthorizes the SBA’s 504 refinancing program, a federal stimulus effort
N.H. employers get their foreign workers, and the workers get a raise
A dispute over the workers’ prevailing wage led to a court ruling in March that held up visa processing
N.H. wood industry’s renewable energy efforts tangled up in legislative wrangling
Attempt to change renewable standards finds itself caught in the tug of war over Obamacare
Connecticut gun manufacturer may be eyeing move to New Hampshire
The Granite State is one of the three finalists for the firearms plant
Proposed U.S. budget cuts could add to SBDC pain in New Hampshire
Sequestration has already cut NHSBDC’s funding by 8%
Judge backs ex-Insurance Department employee in unfair termination suit
Ruling rejects state’s bid to dismiss a suit filed by the state’s former top health policy analyst
N.H. House to vote on jobless benefits for startups
Under the bill, would-be entrepreneurs wouldn’t have to show that they are looking for work, but show that they are available for and participating in 'self-employment assistance activities'
One-sided N.H. House vote backs Auto Dealer Bill of Rights
The bill would give dealers greater leverage and protections in their dealings with carmakers
