RecReady NH Launches to Help Communities Develop Outdoor Recreation Projects
The New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) has launched RecReady NH, a guide designed to help communities envision, plan, and build outdoor recreation projects that strengthen their local economies and quality of life.
New Hampshire Secures New Federal Funding to Advance Broadband Expansion
New Hampshire secured over $18 million in federal funding to advance its broadband expansion program and connect more Granite Staters to reliable, high-speed internet.
BEA Highlights Newmarket as Housing Champion
The New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) on Wednesday (11/12) recognized the Town of Newmarket as a Housing Champion for its leadership and commitment to addressing the state’s housing needs through its innovative local policies and partnerships.
New Hampshire 1st in the Nation for Home Internet Connectivity
BEA Nears 99% Broadband Connect and Complete by 2026
Sunapee Bridge Project Awarded Timber to Transit Funding
A new infrastructure project in Sunapee is getting a boost from the Northern Border Regional Commission’s (NBRC) Timber for Transit Program, which promotes the use of wood in transportation infrastructure.
BEA Announces NBRC Grant Recipients
Fourteen transformative projects across the state’s rural counties will share $6.6 million in federal funding from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), part of the agency’s $57.8 million Catalyst fund it will distribute across four states.
Gov. Ayotte Proclaims June 10 NH Outdoor Industry Day
Governor Kelly Ayotte officially proclaimed June 10, 2025, as NH Outdoor Industry Day, honoring the vital role of the outdoor recreation sector to the Granite State’s economy, workforce, and way of life.
Housing Champions Communities Awarded $5 million in Grants
The New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) has awarded $5 million in State funds under the Housing Champion Program to 11 housing-related community projects.
NH Tourism Officials Projecting 4.6 Million Travelers to Visit This Summer
The Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA), Division of Travel and Tourism (DTTD) expects the forecast for visitation and spending for New Hampshire’s 2025 summer travel season to total just under 4.6 million, with visitor spending anticipated to come in slightly below $2.6 billion.
BEA Honors Ted Kitchens at Annual NH Tourism Summit
The Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) honored former Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Director of Aviation Ted Kitchens with the BEA Collaborator of the Year award at its annual Tourism Summit on May 15.