‘Launch Now’ platform helps students explore career options

Monday, June 10, 2024Monday, January 30, 2023

Claudia Tobon, founder and CEO of Launch Now (launchnow.org) is on a mission to help students connect with the right careers earlier. She says high school counselors may call an employer to inquire about offering a student an experience, such as job shadowing or an internship, which can involve several emails and phone messages, only to find it is not a good fit.

Rising Energy Prices Shock

Monday, June 10, 2024Saturday, January 21, 2023

New Hampshire businesses and residents are used to expensive energy bills, but recent rate increases left even hardened Granite Staters breathless as some saw their bills double in August. Such dramatic increases only add to the burdens NH businesses face, including lingering supply chain issues, workforce shortages, rising interest rates and worries of a possible recession.

Banks race against cyber criminals

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Friday, March 11, 2022

With contactless transactions for everything from pizza to home loans, the pandemic has moved much of the financial world to a digital format. The downside is that these new and different processes have created a rich environment for cyber thieves and fraudsters who get more sophisticated and creative every day, which is forcing financial institutions to step up their game.

Supply chain woes drag on

Monday, June 10, 2024Wednesday, October 27, 2021

From small items, such as packaging, to major components and computer chips, retailers have to move delivery dates from weeks to months and tell customers that some things just won’t be available.

Happy Campers: When COVID cancelled everything else, the great outdoors became a hot ticket

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Some campground owners feared 2020 might be their worst year because of COVID-19 restrictions. But for many, it turned out to be their best year as people sought refuge among the trees and fresh air. And even as travel restrictions loosen and vaccinations are readily available, camp reservations show no signs of slowing as the 2021 season kicks into high gear.

Even COVID can’t stop construction in NH

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Saturday, August 22, 2020

Construction has long been a leading economic indicator with housing starts and building permits painting a picture of what is on the horizon. That also means construction is often the canary in the economic coal mines‚ an early warning of a downturn. But the COVID-19 pandemic is creating new normal throughout the economy. While nationally the industry is hemorrhaging jobs, in NH, many construction projects are moving forward and some construction firms are actually looking to hire.

Many New Hampshire families reevaluating their plans for higher education

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, May 5, 2020

High school seniors are taking a long, hard look at college plans, as COVID-19 threatens to move the fall semester online, and family finances and college savings take a hit along with the rest of the economy.

Emergency Response Services: Answering the Call

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Wednesday, January 30, 2019

There are different models for providing emergency response services in the state. Some communities contract with a professional company to respond to their 911 calls. Others have their own force, often part of the fire department. Sometimes the service is provided by a local hospital, and some communities have volunteer organizations.