Andrew Raynor Dover NH Governor Chris Sununu and State officials confirmed today that Lonza Biologics, Inc. will move forward with the expansion of its Portsmouth facility, adding up to 1,000 jobs and up to one million square-feet of space. The company currently employs 800 at the facility, which focuses on contract manufacturing. “We are thrilled […]
Andrew Raynor Dover NH New Hampshire’s northern neighbor is also it’s biggest trading partner, so discussions about the North American Free Trade Agreement have been underway this year, Granite State businesses have been paying close attention. More than 70 percent of Canadian exports go to the American market; Canada is the largest export market for […]
Andrew Raynor Dover NH Tune into this month’s edition of New Hampshire Business Matters and learn about the NH Aerospace and Defense Export Consortium. What fast-growing industry in New Hampshire, home to about 350 companies involved in the sector, employs about 60,000 people, who earn an average salary of more than $87,000 and comprises about […]
Andrew Raynor Dover NH If you’re involved with one of the thousands of New Hampshire companies exporting goods and services to markets within the European Union, you have, by now, probably heard about the General Data Protection Regulation rules, which go into effect May 25. GDPR, as it’s better known, is strict protocol on how […]
Andrew Raynor Dover NH John Morison III, Hitchiner Manufacturing Today, Governor Chris Sununu joined Hitchiner Manufacturing CEO John Morison III, BEA Commissioner Taylor Caswell, and state and local officials as Hitchiner announced plans to expand its New Hampshire operation with the construction of a new, 85,000-square-foot facility – a $50 million investment that will create […]
Andrew Raynor Dover NH Representatives of two workforce initiatives are hitting the road this spring to connect employers across the state with resources to help retain and attract the talent they need to grow their businesses. The Sector Partnerships Initiative and ApprenticeshipNH are driving the Connecting Workforce Resources Spring Tour, with stops at Keene State […]
Andrew Raynor Dover NH Gov. Chris Sununu, before a packed audience last week that included recovery advocates, business leaders and state officials, announced the nationwide launch of his Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative and an invitation to fellow governors to join in the movement. “Recovery Friendly Workplaces are an opportunity for the governors across the country […]
Andrew Raynor Dover NH Dr. Chen Wu, Plymouth State University Foreign direct investment is present in all 10 New Hampshire counties, with more than 450 subsidiaries owned by 186 companies from 24 countries, according to research presented today by Plymouth State University. The New Hampshire Foreign Direct Investment Report, the first of its kind analysis, […]
Andrew Raynor Dover NH For the second year in a row, a team from the Londonderry Middle School won the annual What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? video contest and the $1,000 top prize. The contest, coordinated by the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development and the New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership, pairs middle school […]
Andrew Raynor Dover NH Ken Cail, left; Will Arvelo; Todd Fahey Talk to just about any business across New Hampshire and we hear about workforce challenges. On the latest edition of our monthly radio show, New Hampshire Business Matters, Division of Economic Development Director Will Arvelo talks with Todd Fahey, state director of AARP New […]