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NH’s remote work evolution
Work-from-home surge grows co-working space

NH retailers primed for strong shopping season
National consumer spending expected to hit record numbers

National lobbying firm opens up shop in NH
For more than six years until Cornerstone opened here in July, Goldberg was chief of staff for U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-NH.

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Attempt to kill Biden student debt relief plan tied to income fails in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate Republicans on Nov. 15 failed to garner enough votes to block a new Biden administration rule on an income-driven repayment plan for federal student loans.

IN BRIEF
The Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement grant program would provide federal funding for similar programs.

Runoff pollution from Concord metal-recycling sites leads to $600K settlement
The money is part of a $2 million settlement reached by the Conservation Law Foundation and Schnitzer Steel, a $3.5 billion Oregon firm now known as Radius Recycling.

DHHS: Kids’ needs warrant a larger replacement for Sununu Youth Services Center
The state’s new secure facility for at-risk youth won’t have more than 18 beds, as lawmakers demanded, but it will be bigger and cost more than the $21.6 million budgeted.

TAKE 5
The area had the second lowest unemployment rate at 2.3%, and its percentage of high-qualified jobs grew by 7.5% between 2021-2022,...

State holds up railyard purchase
The city is working on an agreement with New Hampshire Department of Transportation to purchase 6.7 acres of state-owned land along the Connecticut River.

THE BOTTOM LINE
U.S. OUTDOOR RECREATION INDUSTRY SOARS TO $1.1 TRILLION

Mission to Poland
Companies from NH, Mass., forge commerce connections during trade trip

Avoid sourcing, moving operations offshore
Success starts with empowering every member of your team

NH’s investment in higher education falls short
NH Fiscal Policy Institute report details that NH trails all other states in public education funding

The power of informal leadership
You don’t need a title to have a big impact

Early engagement pays dividends
Why businesses should get involved in career-based experiences for school-aged children

Some Thanksgiving thoughts to ponder after the Turkey is gone
Speakers reminded those in attendance that FIT provides housing to as many people as were in the audience, every day.

Archaeology of a NH student-veteran
A trip down memory lane shows purpose in community-driven education

LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Governor Sununu issued a proclamation declaring November Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Home energy tips for the winter heating season
Clean any warm-air registers, baseboard heaters and radiators as needed and make sure they’re not blocked by furniture, carpeting or drapes.

The benefits of writing in plain language
The case for plain language in business, government, and law

ESOPs give employee-owners stake in the game
Employee stock ownership plans are a creative and effective way to give your company’s team members a true stake in your business and a powerful retirement benefit.

NH Realtor president: ‘be transparent about commissions’
Missouri lawsuit charges National Association of Realtors conspired to inflate commissions on home sales

Conway casino needs site plan review
A proposal to build a charitable gaming facility in Conway Village at the old Shurfine Plaza will be proceeding to the planning board for site plan review, town planner Ryan O’Connor said Nov. 13.

Judge: NH school funding is inadequate, unconstitutional
Judge David Ruoff made a decision on ConVal School District and SWEPT cases

Employment law trends to know for 2024
As 2023 winds down and a new year is just over the horizon, employers are wondering what HR and employment law issues are around the corner.

CALENDAR
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Q&A INTERVIEW
Division of Economic Development Director Chase Hagaman

THE LATEST
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ABOUT TOWN
Boston-based athletic wear company New Balance broke ground on the future site of its sixth U.S. manufacturing facility on Nov. 20, a $70 million investment.