New Hampshire's Business News for June 6
A look at today's top business headlines, including: High supply rates predicted for Eversource, jobs abound but skills to fill them are lacking, construction season up and running, Nigerian educators turn to NH’s Knowledge Institute to spread entrepreneurism, Manchester chamber chief wields the power of youth to keep state vibrant
High supply rates predicted for Eversource If you are an electricity customer in the Eversource territory and haven’t already been inundated with offers for competitive energy supply, get ready. They’re on the way. – NH UNION LEADER
NH wages: Averages don't tell story Despite a widespread perception that wages have been stagnant over seven years of a slow-growing economy, the numbers for New Hampshire say otherwise. – NH UNION LEADER
Jobs abound, but skills to fill them are lacking Many New Hampshire employers, especially on the Seacoast, are needing to pay new employees more money to land them. – NH UNION LEADER
NH Business Review Q&A: Deborah Merrill-Sands “The keys to university-level business education are ‘innovation, impact and engagement, and I think we are doing well on all three,” says the dean of UNH’s Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics. – NH BUSINESS REVIEW
Opening up about opioids BIA forum looks at how to deal with substance abuse in the workplace. – NH BUSINESS REVIEW
Let’s turn the tide on opioid misuse What we need to stem the tide of New Hampshire’s crisis. – NH BUSINESS REVIEW
Construction season up and running With construction season now in full swing, motorists this week can expect delays due to several road projects throughout the Upper Valley. – VALLEY NEWS
Work crews begin another phase of I-93 expansion Conrad Skov, contract administrator with the NH Department of Transportation, says work crews will begin construction from Exit 5 in Londonderry to the split between I-93 and Interstate 293 in Manchester. – NH PUBLIC RADIO
Home styles of the rich: Realtors bullish on the valley Local agents are bullish on real estate in the Mt. Washington Valley, saying there is fierce competition for luxury homes and that first-time home buyers and long-term renters are feeling the squeeze from short-term rentals made popular through websites like Airbnb. – THE CONWAY DAILY SUN
Building up Boscawen: Condos plan to attract young, active homebuyers They envision customized condos, spaced-out units, trees, a recreation path, and a kayak and canoe rack along the Contoocook River. They picture young, working couples looking for a bedroom community, wanting to settle down and purchase their first home. – CONCORD MONITOR
Contingencies and termination rights in retail leases Economic realities change, businesses evolve and forces outside of the parties’ control can make a productive lease relationship impracticable or impossible. – NH BUSINESS REVIEW
Nigerian educators turn to NH’s Knowledge Institute to spread entrepreneurism Exeter-based Knowledge Institute founders Bill and Deborah Osgood recently met with a delegation of high-level officials from Nigeria to discuss their efforts, which include a virtual learning platform for undergraduates developed by the Knowledge Institute. – NH BUSINESS REVIEW
Milford's Datron Dynamics expands facility The Datron Dynamics headquarters in Milford has not only expanded its facility, but has also increased its employee base in recent months. – NH UNION LEADER
Chamber chief wields the power of youth to keep state vibrant So what do you do when you're trying to attract young people to one of the most gray-haired states in the country? Hiring a thirty-something to run your biggest city's chamber of commerce is a good start. – NH UNION LEADER
Downeaster reliability rebounds following rail work, delays last year Amtrak officials say the Downeaster train line has improved its reliability this year, following delays and other issues in 2015. – NH PUBLIC RADIO
News of Rockingham Park's closing evokes vivid memories for former workers Lou Smith, Rockingham Park’s late and larger-than-life former owner, who turned the track into what was regarded as “Little Saratoga” in its glory days, would surely be dejected by the news that the 116-year-old track has been sold for development and is shuttering its doors for good. – NH UNION LEADER
Ayotte condemns Trump's comments on federal judge, calls for retraction Republican Sen. Kelly Ayotte is criticizing comments made by Donald Trump suggesting the federal judge presiding over the Trump University fraud case is biased against him because of his Mexican heritage. – NH PUBLIC RADIO
New Hampshire GOP leaders strive to unite party behind Trump New Hampshire Republicans want party members to support Donald Trump in the race for the White House. However, some prominent GOP leaders still have strong words for the presumptive nominee in light of comments he made this weekend. – WMUR-TV
NHBR Featured Event: Entrepreneur of the Year Event The NH High Tech Council will bestow the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award to an individual who has significantly advanced innovation in the Granite State over his or her career. From 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at Southern NH University, Manchester. – NH BUSINESS REVIEW
