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New Hampshire gets ready to receive billions from latest federal Covid relief package

Saturday, April 10, 2021 Bob Sanders / NHBR 0

More federal money is coming into New Hampshire’s economy during this pandemic — so much that it is difficult to figure out how to spend it or, in some cases, whether the state even needs all of it. READ MORE

Left out of previous stimulus efforts, newest businesses are poised to get some help this time

Thursday, March 25, 2021 Bob Sanders / NHBR 0

The owners of Diz’s Café signed a lease for the new eatery’s location in downtown Manchester in January of last year. It renovated “down to the studs” and made plans to open in April — “April 1, as a matter of fact, and the joke was on us,” said co-owner Judi Window. READ MORE

In letter to legislators, governor now calls for reinstating state support SBDC

Friday, March 5, 2021 Bob Sanders / NHBR 0

Gov. Chris Sununu has done an about-face on funding the New Hampshire Small Business Development Center, saying he now supports assisting the organization because of an increase in state revenues fueled by robust business tax revenues. READ MORE

New Hampshire’s residential real estate market remains hot even in winter

Thursday, January 14, 2021 Bob Sanders / NHBR 0

According to the latest statistics from the New Hampshire Association of Realtors, December was just one more hot month during a record year, but it comes when, generally, sales cool off. But the strong seller’s market we saw through 2020 continued through the end of the year, market thanks to record-low home inventory. READ MORE

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New PPP rules favor small businesses, provide greater flexibility

Friday, January 1, 2021 Bob Sanders / NHBR 0

The program – flush with more cash and loaded with new rules – was signed into law on Dec. 27, but the law gives the U.S. Small business Administration 10 days to issue guidance, and most observers are doubtful they’ll meet that deadline. READ MORE

For better and worse: Some NH industries are weathering the Covid storm; others struggle to stay in business

Thursday, December 17, 2020 Bob Sanders / NHBR 0

In hindsight, 2020 may be remembered as a train wreck — the biggest and strangest recession in the nation’s history, the most sudden, the shortest, the most savage. But, thanks to an acceleration of technological trends, one that might open the economy up in profound ways that we are just beginning to understand. READ MORE

Improvement in jobs picture continues as more people return to work than are laid off

Thursday, October 22, 2020 Bob Sanders / NHBR 0

Initial unemployment claims dipped below 2,000 and continuing claims fell under 30,000 in New Hampshire for the first time since the pandemic broke, indicating that the state’s economic situation continues to improve. READ MORE

Economic uncertainty increases demand for financial guidance

Thursday, October 15, 2020 Bob Sanders / NHBR 0

Fidelity Investments is expanding its New Hampshire workforce by roughly 20 percent despite high unemployment and economic upheaval – or rather because of it. READ MORE

Veto override day: A guide for NH businesses

Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Bob Sanders / NHBR 0

Bills that would set up a paid family and medical leave program, raise the minimum wage, boost clean energy initiatives and provide tenant protections are all on the chopping block following vetoes by Gov. Chris Sununu. And, although the bills’ backers will try to rescue at least some of them when the New Hampshire Legislature meets Wednesday to try to override those vetoes, they are not likely to succeed. READ MORE

Number of employees returning to work stalls before $600 in extra benefits ends

Saturday, July 25, 2020 Bob Sanders / NHBR 0

or the first time in four months, the initial claims have gone up slightly, showing that layoffs are starting to pick up again, especially in manufacturing, perhaps reflecting the impact of the upsurge in the virus in the rest of the country and the world. READ MORE