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New Hampshire Life Sciences Industry Outpaces Statewide Job Growth
New Hampshire’s life sciences industry is growing far faster than the state economy, with employers up 65% and jobs up 24% since 2019, compared with 4% statewide private-sector growth. This momentum is strengthening New Hampshire’s role in the greater Boston life sciences ecosystem and creating opportunities for high-value jobs and investment.
UNH partners with NH Aerospace & Defense Consortium and the N.H. Department of Business and Economic
UNH will host the inaugural Northeast Space, Technology, Trade, and Research Expo in October
BEA Urges Eligible Businesses to Apply for Available Disaster Loans
U.S. SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Deadline August 24th
 
NBRC, USDA Rural Development Deliver $1.9 Million in Funding to Support Community-Driven Initiatives
Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) and U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (RD) celebrate $1.9 million in funding in support of 13 economic development projects across the Northern Border states of Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.
New Hampshire Launches Opportunity Zone 2.0 Nomination Process
Communities Encouraged to Submit Recommendations for New Qualified Opportunity Zones
Latest InvestNH 2.0 Awards Support more than 500 Affordable Workforce Housing Units
New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) will award $5.1 million of InvestNH 2.0 funding this year, supporting development of 563 housing units, including 502 affordable workforce housing units, in communities across New Hampshire.
16 NH Projects Receive Northern Border Regional Commission Grants
Federal-state partnership advances economic development in state’s rural counties
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Granite Outdoor Industry Day Highlights NH’s Growing Outdoor Economy
Outdoor industry leaders, business owners, policymakers and recreation advocates gathered June 10 for Granite Outdoor Industry Day, a statewide event celebrating the economic and community impact of New Hampshire’s $4.2 billion outdoor recreation sector.
State Officials Announce Summer Tourism Outlook
The Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA), Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) expects visitation and spending for New Hampshire’s 2026 summer travel season to remain consistent with last summer’s, with an estimated 4.8 million visitors generating approximately $2.6 billion in visitor spending statewide. 
Made in New Hampshire Initiative Elevates Local Businesses and Strengthen Statewide Brand
State leaders, business owners, and community partners gathered April 22 to celebrate Made in NH, a new statewide initiative designed to unify, promote, and amplify the businesses powering the state’s economy.