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UNH to open advanced manufacturing center thanks to $5.3 million gift

Backed by a $5.3 million gift, the University of New Hampshire is opening an advanced manufacturing center this fall to help meet the demands of the state's largest economic sector.

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Wolfeboro's GI Plastek Corp. investing $2 million to add capacity

When a company in a small resort town on Lake Winnipesaukee announces it's buying some new molding machines and installing a new product painting system, it may not sound like a big deal.

Business

Hassan's work program could cost up to $100m over 5 years

Gov. Maggie Hassan wants to spend up to $100 million in federal funds over the next five years to get residents off public assistance and into sustainable jobs.

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Seacoast fisherman to testify in Washington about federal regulations

A gillnetter who fishes from Portsmouth will be testifying before the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee today in Washington, D.C.

Business

Up to 300 manufacturing jobs eyed for Nashua

BAE Systems intends to create up to 300 new manufacturing jobs in the Gate City, under a proposal that would add four parcels to the existing Spit Brook Road Economic Revitalization Zone.

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BAE Systems wins $11 million Navy contract

The Navy has awarded BAE Systems an $11 million contract to develop technology that will quickly detect radio frequencies that signal a potential threat.

Business

Think Kitchen to open first U.S. site in Merrimack

A Canadian-based kitchen company is establishing its first store in the United States, which is set to open next month at the Merrimack Premium Outlets.

Business

Harold Square returns, offering up the 'wow' factor

When Mike Cook and his wife, Maureen, were in the process of menu planning at their new restaurant here, they had to reckon with the viability of the nitro chicken sandwich, which piles chicken...

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Sports Authority files for bankruptcy, four NH stores not among 87 to be closed

Sports Authority Inc. filed for Chapter 11 protection on Wednesday in the face of growing online competition, touching off a scramble to close weaker stores and find a buyer before the end of next...

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Good wages, slow job growth in state's tech industry

Tech-sector workers in New Hampshire made more than $100,000 on average last year — nearly double what the average person earned in the private sector — but tech employment growth lagged...