New Hampshire Business Review - Jan. 12, 2024

January 12, 2024

Amanda Andrews

A taste of authentic Italy

Trisha Nail,

Gusto Italiano Market brings Italian cuisine to Bedford

Art for everyone’s sake

Mike Cote,

Open Arts United aims to increase access to cultural activities

Keene looks to ‘cottage courts’ as option amid housing squeeze

Hunter Oberst/Keene Sentinel,

Keene is drafting zoning regulations to allow for the development of more miniature types of living

Foolproof predictions for 2024

Mike Cote,

Workforce, housing, child care continue to top NH’s list of needs

New FAFSA will make more students eligible for aid in NH

Michaela Towfighi-Concord Monitor,

Several changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid will make more students eligible to receive financial assistance this year.

Beyond the politics of contempt

Doug Teschner,

How we see others is a reflection of ourselves

NH is starting a new low- and moderate-income community solar program

Mara Hoplamazian-NH Public Radio,

Community solar projects can help connect people who don’t have solar panels with the benefits of that energy

Looking back and ahead to key issues facing the state’s economy

Phil Sletten,

The national economy outpaced many forecasters’ expectations for a recession in 2023

“Flight Training”

Ron Bourque,

Improves performance regardless of business type

GreenSource Fabrication secures $46.2m federal defense-production grant

Rick Green -The Keene Sentinel,

A company in Charlestown that manufactures printed circuit boards will receive $46.2 million in federal funds through the U.S. Defense Department, U.S. Sen Jeanne Shaheen announced recently.

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AI Regulation Is Coming: What Should Businesses Be Doing Now?

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Torrington deepens NH investment with purchase of The Ridge

Torrington Properties has deepened its stake in the state’s commercial/retail real estate market with its purchase of the 300,000-square-foot shopping center in Rochester known as The Ridge. The $51.3 million acquisition from Waterstone Properties includes the retail center adjacent to Route 11, home to Market Basket, a New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet, Marshalls, Old Navy, Starbucks, Stonewall Kitchen, Petco, Famous Footwear, ULTA Beauty, Hobby Lobby, the 110 Grill restaurant and other occupants.