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Turning toward the future
Keene State College, DoDfunded optics manufacturing organization form educational partnership

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Local governments may be at risk of losing flexible federal funds at end of year
The federal American Rescue Plan Act, enacted in 2021, provided flexible federal funds to county, city, and town governments in New Hampshire that can be used for a wide variety of purposes.

Commission on Aging to explore transportation and other issues with pair of studies
One study will look at public and community transportation options around the state and identify gaps that make it difficult to get to medical appointments, jobs, grocery stores and other necessary locations.

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Portsmouth nonprofit builds garden beds to feed the hungry
A recent report from the nonprofit Feeding America indicates one in 10 Granite Staters don’t have consistent access to enough food, including fresh fruits and vegetables.

Duprey Hospitality unveils Arts Alley
New development features a blend of restaurant, entertainment, and upscale event space Duprey Hospitality has unveiled Arts Alley, a project that celebrates the redevelopment of the area adjoining the Bank of New Hampshire Stage on South Main Street in downtown Concord.

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THE BOTTOM LINE
The national Citizens Business Conditions Index (CBCI) rose to 52.2 in the second quarter, pushing into expansionary territory after taking a step back at the beginning of the year.

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NH snack attack
Wrap City Chips, Port City Pretzels and Popzup Popcorn are finding fans in the Granite State and beyond

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Charting sustainability progress
The 2023 survey saw participation from many organizations across diverse industries, including professional services, manufacturing, nonprofit and health care.

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MHT welcomes JetBlue and new Avelo routes
Just after takeoff for two new airlines at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT), another new airline is taxiing on the runway early next year, while one already at the terminal is adding new flights this fall, the airport revealed Wednesday, July 24.

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BAE teams with college for cybersecurity training
BAE Systems and Manchester Community College are developing a pipeline for information technology and cybersecurity personnel who are trained initially at the school then hired into full-time positions at the defense and airospace manufacturer.

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Know your creditor rights
Collect your claim, realize opportunity when dealing with a financially distressed party

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Chevron decision will reshape U.S. regulatory landscape
The Business & Industry Association, along with leading national organizations like the National Association of Manufacturers and U.S. Chamber, have long argued for business regulations that are clear, concise and consistent.

Promoting inclusion in the arts industry
As we mark the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law on July 26, 1990, we recognize and celebrate the disability rights movement.

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Memorial Hospital president talks about growth, name change
Brad Chapman, the new president of Memorial Hospital in North Conway, says the hospital is doing well and growing. It is also solidifying its connection to the MaineHealth system it joined over a decade ago.

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Amid need for cardiologists, Monadnock Community Hospital to open own department
As the nation faces a shortage of cardiologists, Monadnock Community Hospital is stepping up to meet the demand by opening its own department this fall.

Complaints from physician assistants spurs legislation
The NH Medical Society opposed the bill, saying it stripped away guardrails defining a physician assistant’s scope of practice and identifying each party’s responsibilities.

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How your health plan can better support your employees
Health plans can offer programs and tools to provide members with a way to know about their health care options and give them a reason to care.

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Supreme Court lowers threshold for discriminatory job transfer claims
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court rejected such a heighted threshold of injury and ruled that an employee must only show some harm from a forced job transfer to maintain a Title VII discrimination lawsuit.

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From the Granite State to the cosmos: UNH launches ‘Space and Technology Hub’
The new facility promises to provide state-of-the-art expertise and equipment for the burgeoning commercial space industry, marking a significant step forward in the Northeast’s space sector.

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NH’S LEADING GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Commercial, Design-Build, Construction Management, Interior Design, Architecture

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Solidify your legal foundation
While it may not always be obvious, the law is in the background of nearly every aspect of your business from hiring, retaining or terminating employees to improving your facilities to making sure your assets are protected and passed on according to your wishes.

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THE LATEST
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ABOUT TOWN
The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) revealed a bottle, designed by M.S. Walker Fine Wines & Spirits, commemorating the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, which opened in 1938 and is North America’s first and oldest tramway.
