New Hampshire Business Review - Nov. 17, 2023

November 17, 2023

Jeff Feingold

Casella submits new permit applications in a renewed push for a landfill in Dalton

Mara Hoplamazian-NH Public Radio,

Controversial landfill in Dalton has new applications for permits in front of state regulators

Manchester is critical for New Hampshire

Brad Cook,

A big shakeup in city politics occurred in Manchester on Nov. 7 when political newcomer Jay Ruais defeated longtime alderman and former state senator Kevin Cavanaugh to take the mayor’s chair.

ReVision acquires Mass solar contractor

Trisha Nail,

Two powerhouse renewable energy contractors are slated to become one as ReVision Energy in Maine is acquiring Sunbug Solar of Massachusetts, a move a ReVision executive says will lay groundwork for future solar development in New Hampshire. The South Portland,…

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Sununu taps circuit court judge Countway for NH Supreme Court

Josh Rogers -NH Public Radio,

Gov. Chris Sununu has tapped Melissa Beth Countway of Alton, a circuit court judge and former Belknap County prosecutor, to join New Hampshire’s highest court.

Supply and demand: NH is No. 1 for pace of home sales and price increases

Paul Briand,

National rankings show how motivated residents are to buy a home in the Granite State

Guest Takes Room Key Card At Check In Desk Of Hotel

Hospitality employers rely on foreign workers to fill workforce gaps

Scott Merrill/Business NH,

Seasonal, international workers fill the need in state's tourism sector thanks to H-2B and J-1 visa programs

A white knight for Black Mountain

Paul Briand,

Enthusiasm is deep as ski operators gear up for winter season

It’s business as usual for NH colleges in the wake of Affirmative Action ruling

Justin Campfield/Granite State News Collaborative,

When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June that using Affirmative Action in college admissions was unconstitutional, the national media warned of dire consequences. The "Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban is a catastrophic blow to the American dream,” proclaimed a…

New Keene-made technology helps spot gas leaks from space

Trisha Nail/The Keene Sentinel,

Two satellites are seen at the Corning Advanced Optics facility in Keene, equipped with hyperspectral imaging sensors the plant engineered and manufactured. The satellites seek out light waves created by oil and natural gas pipeline leaks,…

HB142 veto override failure deals devastating blow to biomass plants

Michael Kitch,

That failure creates 'serious financial event' for Burgess BioPower and 'the entire economy of northern New Hampshire'

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Mission accomplished

After a 14-month construction mission, the “Apollo” landed at the Kelly Falls apartment complex this week with the completion of the Mark Stebbins Community Center, the culmination of a vision by the late Mark Stebbins, a long-time business leader and philanthropist.

Making a home with NeighborWorks

Executive director Robert Tourigny discusses latest housing project in Manchester, affordable housing trends in NH ... and more

Granite Staters wary about the high cost of living

Because of tariffs, the war with Iran, and other White House policies, New Hampshire families have had to spend an additional $4,800 or more on goods and services, according to U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-NH.

Market shift or seasonal shift?

Summer selling season ends with better news for buyers in NH’s residential real estate market

Durham technology park in line for major expansion

R.J. Kelly’s proposed enhancements to its Technology Drive campus in Durham could increase the overall total space to about 850,000 square feet and provide up to 1,500 jobs

Merrimack Anheuser-Busch Property purchased by United Therapeutics Corporation

Biotechnology firm United Therapeutics Corporation has acquired the former Anheuser-Busch brewery site in Merrimack for $47 million, according to sources familiar with the matter. The transaction secures one of Southern New Hampshire’s largest industrial parcels, spanning nearly 300 acres off Daniel Webster Highway

NH’s rankings reflect the good and the bad

There are any number of reports, surveys, and rankings that show how well — or how poorly — New Hampshire is doing on a range of issues. Everything from education funding to safety to having a baby to business opportunities to student loan delinquency — it seems everything can be measured in one form or another, often as a yardstick against other states.

Glowing Math Formulas And Ai Symbols On Dark Background

MIT partners with Lakes Region Community College for pilot math and AI education program

The two educational institutions launched a new pilot partnership this summer, bringing 16 high school students from towns across New Hampshire together to learn the math behind AI and how to use it to tackle real problems.

Don’t stop at yellow lights

While major economic indicators are serving as caution tape for many organizations that are hesitant to make investments or take on risk right now, there is a very bright green light out there. There is also a fast-moving vehicle on the road: AI, and the frenetic adoption pace at which people now use it to find essential information. Organizations need to adapt to be seen and referenced by these tools.

New Hampshire Business Review - Nov. 17, 2023

Casella submits new permit applications in a renewed push for a landfill in Dalton

Manchester is critical for New Hampshire

ReVision acquires Mass solar contractor

Sununu taps circuit court judge Countway for NH Supreme Court

Supply and demand: NH is No. 1 for pace of home sales and price increases

Hospitality employers rely on foreign workers to fill workforce gaps

A white knight for Black Mountain

It’s business as usual for NH colleges in the wake of Affirmative Action ruling

New Keene-made technology helps spot gas leaks from space

HB142 veto override failure deals devastating blow to biomass plants

More news from NHBR:

Mission accomplished

Making a home with NeighborWorks

Granite Staters wary about the high cost of living

Market shift or seasonal shift?

Durham technology park in line for major expansion

Merrimack Anheuser-Busch Property purchased by United Therapeutics Corporation

NH’s rankings reflect the good and the bad

MIT partners with Lakes Region Community College for pilot math and AI education program

Don’t stop at yellow lights

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