Power play
Results of Canadian energy tariffs remain to be seen

Co-ops create community, advisors say
Leading examples include multinational purchasing co-op first launched in Manchester

A simmering economy
Queen City and New Hampshire poised for modest growth in 2025, economist says

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Concord’s John Fabrizio named New Hampshire’s special education administrator of the year
John Fabrizio was fresh out of college and working a construction job one weekend when his brother’s friend, an elementary school assistant principal, mentioned he was trying to fill a mid-year staff vacancy.

IN BRIEF
MANCHESTER: Granite State Credit Union (GSCU), founded in 1945 as Utility Workers Credit Union, is celebrating its 80th anniversary. To commemorate the anniversary, GSCU will host various events and charitable initiatives.

Kazakhstan delegation visits NH to explore cultural preservation
Friends Forever International (FFI), a global youth leadership and cultural exchange organization based in New Hampshire, recently hosted a delegation from Kazakhstan from February 21 to March 1 as part of the Open World Program, facilitated by the Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL).

Local museum group urges community members to speak out about recent moves to slash federal funding
American museums receive bipartisan support. According to the American Association of Museums, research shows that 96% of Americans would approve of lawmakers who act to support museums and 96% of Americans want to maintain or increase federal funding for museums.

TAKE 5
JUST over a quarter of Americans say the range of ages 65-69 is the best time to retire, according to the Pew Research Center.

Citizens Bank plans to close its Keene branch
Citizens Bank plans to shutter its Keene branch on June 18, leaving the bank’s next closest branches in Brattleboro, Henniker and Milford.

NH GOP lawmakers move ahead with push to control local school spending
The bill’s backers include Republican Rep. Dan McGuire of Epsom, who saw his proposed school budget cap fail in that district Tuesday, 289-579.

THE BOTTOM LINE
Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE MKT: BHB) has announced its acquisition of Guaranty Bancorp (OTC: GUAA) in an all-stock deal valued at $41.6 million, or $56.94 per share.

Tenney Mountain majesties
New owner envisions ski resort as a catalyst for economic development in Plymouth

A tale of two senators
While from different parties, Shaheen and Simpson, will be remembered for their statesmanship

WLC dir. of technology concerned over data breach
Members of the Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School Board are concerned about student information that was released as a result of a computer hack in January.

GE Aerospace to spend $16m at Hooksett plant
The company plans to invest nearly $1 billion in its U.S. factories and supply chain

Ragged Mountain Resort is for sale as it turns 60
The ski resort and its surrounding 1,900 acres, including more than 800 potential residential lots, are being marketed by CBRE Group, a major commercial real estate firm.

Cutting taxes, Republican-style
Repeal of the interest and dividends tax will lead to a significant decline in state tax revenues

Delays with municipal solar grant program cause uncertainty for NH towns
The delays are frustrating efforts to hire contractors and construct local solar projects, with some towns worrying they won’t be able to finish building them within the year.

Contribute to your future
What you should know about health savings accounts

Soil investigations among preparations for Keene’s downtown infrastructure work
On March 24, crews began investigating the soil conditions beneath Main Street and Central Square in Keene ahead of the downtown infrastructure project slated to kick off next year.

Economic Development Authority of Peterborough, ConVal and the Greater Monadnock Collaborative join forces for job fair
Along with signs outside businesses proclaiming “Now Hiring,” there are news stories about people in various sectors of the economy losing their jobs.

Maternity deserts in rural NH are a growing crisis
Access to maternity care in rural communities is shrinking at an alarming rate, leaving expectant mothers with fewer options and greater risks.

Medicaid changes jeopardize progress on mental health
NH Legislature considering bills that propose ‘deeply concerning’ changes to the Medicaid program

Economic growth, environmental stewardship balance
The Connecticut Lakes Headwaters Working Forest is a cherished property for many in New Hampshire. It serves as a haven for campers, hunters, ATV riders and those who find peace among its diverse wildlife and tranquil surroundings.

The zoning dilemma: A tale of two New Hampshires
Todd Selig is the longtime town manager in Durham, NH.

Realtors: Towns need to be part of housing solution
In the growing effort to alleviate the state’s housing shortage, New Hampshire communities have to do their part by loosening the grip they have on zoning, according to Bob Quinn, executive director of the NH Association of Realtors (NHAR).

Economic development projects for economic mobility plan and branding initiative
The city is looking into creating an incubator program for people trained in child care who do not have their own location to offer services.

Planners give positive feedback on rec spaces at Tuscan
At the Planning Board meeting last Thursday, Mark Gross of Tuscan Village Development presented two additional options for the recreational space abutting the Caro apartments along Tuscan Boulevard as required as part of the Building 1300 site plan approval.

The NHBR BIZ LIST
Connect with one of NH’s largest manufacturing employers, as featured in NH Business Review’s 2024 Book of Lists.

CALENDAR
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Q&A INTERVIEW
Sylvan Learning Center Owner Denise Thompkins

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ABOUT TOWN
Rochester officials and business leaders welcomed the launch of Lilac Club Casino on March 10 with a ribbon-cutting, ahead of the casino’s grand opening on March 14.