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New campaign seeks to amplify voices of NH non-profit groups

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New Hampshire’s nonprofit sector employs nearly one in seven Granite Staters and delivers essential services in every community across the state. A new statewide campaign, “Nonprofits Get It Done For NH,” aims to spotlight that impact and amplify the voices of the 9,900 nonprofits serving residents every day.

Feb. 27-March 8: Are you ready for Restaurant Week?

read more…: Feb. 27-March 8: Are you ready for Restaurant Week?

Manchester’s performing arts and dining community – where theatre and cuisine come together to energize downtown, support local businesses, and create a shared cultural experience – will once again celebrate all that satisfies the soul with Restaurant Week. From Feb. 27-March 8 there are all kinds of great deals to be had – prix fixe menus and specialty items to make your night out on the town doubly delightful.

Evan Lang Dishon Bakery

Bakeries, wellness, dogs riding in cars – NH SBDC’s reach was wide in 2025

read more…: Bakeries, wellness, dogs riding in cars – NH SBDC’s reach was wide in 2025

“The report reflects a year of meaningful growth and measurable results for NH SBDC and our small business clients across the Granite State,” State Director Liz Gray said in a news release. “Our advisors and staff are the heart of this organization. They show up every day with energy and a genuine commitment to helping businesses start, grow, and thrive in today’s global economy.”

Malafronte continues trend of positive MHT reports

read more…: Malafronte continues trend of positive MHT reports

In the annual presentation on the airport’s year in review to the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s Special Committee on Airport Activities, MHT Airport Director Tom Malafronte provided a positive report, echoing past positive reports from former MHT Airport Director Ted Kitchens in 2021, 2022 and 2024 among others.

The Soapbox: Economic impact or economic illusion? A closer look at the Merrimack ICE proposal

read more…: The Soapbox: Economic impact or economic illusion? A closer look at the Merrimack ICE proposal

Before entering public service, I spent part of my professional career reviewing and drafting environmental and economic impact statements. Those documents shape major public decisions. They are supposed to present facts clearly, test assumptions rigorously, and weigh both benefits and costs honestly. I learned quickly that the most important question is not what an impact statement includes—but what it leaves out.

Senate hearing puts Merrimack ICE site in spotlight as Ayotte disputes prior knowledge, releases new documents

read more…: Senate hearing puts Merrimack ICE site in spotlight as Ayotte disputes prior knowledge, releases new documents

Just hours after U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-NH, was told during a Thursday Senate hearing by the acting director of ICE that the Department of Homeland Security “has worked with Governor Ayotte” on the economic impact of a proposed Merrimack ICE detention center, the governor released documents she says her office just requested and received following Thursday’s hearing.

Mark Stebbins Community Center receives $250,000 from CMC in support of West Side families

read more…: Mark Stebbins Community Center receives $250,000 from CMC in support of West Side families

“Manchester’s West Side is home to a quarter of our city’s population, yet so many families here face significant challenges from higher levels of poverty to limited access to essential resources and services,” said John Skevington, chief executive officer of Catholic Medical Center. “This project reflects our focused commitment to strengthening communities by making childcare and healthcare more accessible and affordable for families.”

January revenues show lackluster business tax receipts offset by one-time tax amnesty program

read more…: January revenues show lackluster business tax receipts offset by one-time tax amnesty program

The New Hampshire General Fund and Education Trust Fund collected a combined $193.1 million in revenue in January, $8.3 million (4.5%) more than planned. However, a total of $16.5 million was collected from the State’s 2.5-month-long tax amnesty program during January. Continuing a trend from December, the tax amnesty program was the reason for a revenue surplus last month, as the total combination of other revenue sources would have fallen short of the target.

The Moka Pot’s new space is brewing coffee, creativity, and community downtown

read more…: The Moka Pot’s new space is brewing coffee, creativity, and community downtown

The Moka Pot was packed wall to wall Monday as city officials, business leaders, and regulars gathered to celebrate the café’s newly expanded space — a move that speakers repeatedly described as more than a renovation, but a reaffirmation of downtown Manchester’s sense of community.

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