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March 21, 2012

Best Of StateImpact: How A European Recession Could Hurt Key Export States–Including NH

A good-sized chunk of New Hampshire’s economy depends on its manufacturing sector–especially the fabrication of high-tech products and components.  And a lot of that stuff gets exported.  Now, with increasing chatter about a possible European recession, we thought it would be a good time to re-post our explanation of how, exactly, Eurozone troubles could affect […]

March 20, 2012
March 13, 2012

For Your Entertainment: Most Dramatic Remodel Ever?

It’s that time in the afternoon when we think you might appreciate a bit of brain candy. And we’re only too happy to provide. A while back, Burger King on Loudon Road in Concord shuttered, noting on its sign that it’s “Closed For Remodel.”  If you drive by that same spot today, you’ll still see […]

Why Gen Y’s (Slowly) Reconsidering Factory Work

A manufacturing trade group estimates there are 600,000 factory jobs available in the US right now.  Many of them are in skilled work, like machining.  And most of these jobs are held by Baby Boomers, who are edging closer to retirement.  But many of their Gen Y descendents–who were raised on tales of mass layoffs […]

March 12, 2012

How Landowners And Towns Are Blocking A New Route For Northern Pass

If you haven’t read the Concord Monitor’s latest installment on efforts to carve a Northern Pass route through the North Country, you need to.  Last year, Northern Pass scrapped its original proposed route after North Country residents mounted serious resistance.  And although the project hasn’t announced a new route, reporter Annmarie Timmins has been patiently […]

March 9, 2012

How Apps Are Keeping Ski Areas Honest

Spring weather is now starting to roll in, but just last week winter had its last hurrah. And when those big snow storms wallop the mountains, ski areas see dollar signs. A pair of Dartmouth economists are researching the tendency of ski areas to exaggerate snowfall reports, especially on weekends, in hopes of luring more skiers […]

February 28, 2012

“NH Advantage” Proves True For Albany International

We hear about the “New Hampshire Advantage” all the time. Our low personal taxes and great quality of life make headlines every time a company contemplates relocating to the Granite State. But what happens after a company has been here for a while? Are company leaders still happy with their choice? For leadership at Rochester, […]

February 23, 2012

USPS Facilities In Manchester And Nashua Spared Consolidation, Job Cuts

After months of speculation surrounding a large-scale consolidation study, the US Postal Service announced today it will accept the bulk of its recommendations.  The result: Up to 35,000 jobs lost if USPS goes through with downsizing. The study considered the possibility of consolidating 264 of the Postal Service’s 461 processing centers.  Today, Emily Stephenson at […]

February 22, 2012

Why One Reporter Says There’s No “Skills Gap” In Manufacturing, After All

First of all, if you haven’t read Lila Shapiro’s article for the Huffington Post about the “skills mismatch” (we’ve been calling it the “skills gap”) in manufacturing, you need to.  Seriously.  It’s well worth the read.  If you’d like the condensed version, however, we’re happy to provide highlights. For the past couple of weeks, we’ve […]

February 21, 2012
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