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N.H. lawmakers take aim at trade deals

The New Hampshire Legislature has backed a measure that supporters say will help protect state interests in international trade agreements. On May 31, the House approved Senate Concurrent Resolution 3, by a 191-106 vote. The resolution calls on federal trade…

Environmental Power quits Pa. project

Officials of Portsmouth-based Environmental Power Corporation announced Thursday they will terminate a 22-year leasehold interest in the Pennsylvania-based Scrubgrass Facility held by its Buzzard Power subsidiary due in part to the failure of the facility to meet financial performance expectations.…

House panel OKs R&D credit

The House Ways and Means Committee Wednesday voted to endorse creation of a research and development tax credit. Under Senate Bill 134, a company would be able to claim up to $50,000 annually in credits against the business profits tax…

Mesa International sold to equity firm

Mesa International, a Warner-based designer and wholesaler of home décor and tabletop products, has been sold to a Massachusetts private equity group for an undisclosed amount. Under the deal, Jerry Barnes, chief executive officer of Mesa, will step down from…

Dearth of angel capital for women explored

Even though women-owned businesses make up the fastest-growing sector of new venture ownership in the United States, they continue to receive less funding from angel investors than do their male counterparts, according to an article co-written by the director of…

Price tag on waterway quality: $51m

A newly released study estimates a potential $51 million loss in tourism dollars if the state fails to maintain the quality of its lakes and rivers. Funded by the New Hampshire Lakes, Rivers, Streams and Ponds Partnership - a consortium…

Flotsam & Jetsam

History-onics It was an absolute lovefest May 17 when the official portrait of the state’s first elected woman governor - that’s Jeanne Shaheen, in case you forgot - was unveiled at the State House. To a person, they of course…