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Promising Fall Tourism Season Expected in New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) is announcing its forecast for the upcoming fall season: approximately 3.7 million people are expected to visit New Hampshire; spending by those visitors is estimated to reach $1.8 billion dollars.
Brendan McDowell Joins BEA’s Office of Planning and Development
Brendan McDowell of Plymouth joins the Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) as a principal planner for the Office of Planning and Development.
Shank to Lead the New Division of Planning and Community Development
The New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) announces the creation of the Division of Planning and Community Development (DPCD).
All 10 New Hampshire Counties See Population Growth Since COVID-19 Pandemic
New Hampshire’s popularity continues to grow, bringing new investment and workforce to the state following the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
BEA Welcomes Jet Blue to New Hampshire
New Hampshire welcomes Jet Blue to the state with three new routes announced today.
Tech Hub Official Designee
The ReGen Valley Project Awarded $44 Million

Tech Hub Grant further affirmation of growing NH Life Science Sector
$44 Million Federal Award Made for Biomanufacturing

BEA Announces First Round of Rural Grant Awards 
Eight New Hampshire projects will share $4.1 million in federal funds from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC). This year, the agency distributed $27 million across four states. A second round of funding will be available to New Hampshire communities this fall.
Ian Davis, of Franklin, joins the Department of Business and Economic Affairs
Ian Davis, of Franklin, joins the Department of Business and Economic Affairs as a program specialist for the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC).
Scarborough Joins BEA’s Office of International Commerce
Jay Scarborough, of Plymouth, joins the Department of Business and Economic Affairs as a program specialist with the Office of International Commerce.
Thunberg Joins BEA’s Office of Planning and Development

Sarah Thunberg, of Manchester, joins the Department of Business and Economic Affairs as a principal planner in the Office of Planning and Development. Among her responsibilities include coordinating and implementing the state’s Floodplain Management Program.