Latest Links: O’Brien Seeks Nepotism Investigation, Crowdfunding Conference Approaches, and Nashua Gaming Cafe Forced To Close

New Hampshire’s Business and Economics News In Brief

O’Brien Seeks Investigation Of Nepotism – “O’Brien has asked that agency heads provide him the names, positions and dates of hire of any relative working within their departments. He asked that the information also be sent to the chairman of the House Finance Committee, Rep. Ken Weyler, a Kingston Republican, and the chairwoman of the House Executive Departments and Administration Committee, Rep. Carol McGuire, an Epsom Republican.” The Concord Monitor

Unemployment Rate For New Hampshire Rises To 5.1 Percent – “New Hampshire’s unemployment rate for June ticked up 0.1 percent over the previous month but remained below the national average, according to figures released Tuesday.” The Union Leader

Job Fair Shows Strong Interest In Work At New Berlin Federal Prison – “The Federal Bureau of Prisons job fair at New Hampshire Employment Security in Berlin drew more than 50 interested job seekers from all over New Hampshire.” The Union Leader

Durham Crowdfunding Conference Set July 26 – “Crowdfunding first gained notice through websites such as Kickstarter and IndieGoGo, which allow creative types like musicians and artists to fund their projects by soliciting small donations from many backers in return for rewards. But the recent passage of the federal JOBS Act expanded the scope of crowdfunding, making it legal for entrepreneurs to raise capital by selling stakes in their startups through online crowdfunding platforms.” NHBR

Nashua Internet Gaming Cafe Forced To Close – “A shuttered Internet gaming cafe was operating in a jurisdictional black hole before a police gambling investigation forced its closure last week.” Nashua Telegraph