| New Hampshire companies and manufacturers with the capacity to meet the critical demand COVID19 is placing on the nation’s healthcare centers can now connect with the State of New Hampshire for coordination. The State seeks companies that can donate or produce lab, testing or diagnostic supplies, personal protection equipment (PPE), or medical expertise. “New Hampshire companies are nimble, innovative and ready to produce for critically needed supplies in the fight against COVID19,” said Gov. Chris Sununu. “This portal will help us assess the capabilities of companies and make sure their products reach the medical professionals who need them.” Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) Commissioner Taylor Caswell said he wants to hear from companies that can immediately produce PPEs, including N95 and medical face masks; surgical gowns; face shields; ventilators; latex gloves, and swabs. “I’ve already heard from dozens of companies who are ready to adapt and adjust their operations to provide the protection, equipment and knowledge base to stop the spread of COVID19,” he said. “I am confident our companies can make a significant contribution to this effort.” On www.nheconomy.com/covid19, companies will find a link to a list of the needed products and links to the Center for Disease Control guidelines for their production. BEA will work with companies to coordinate and facilitate distribution. |
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2020COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR BUSINESSES
Friday, March 20th, 2020| The past few weeks have presented challenges not only here in New Hampshire, but all over the world. The Department of Business and Economic Affairs has already heard from hundreds of businesses and we are working with our federal and state partners to bring forward resources to help address the needs of our business community. We have launched a one-stop resource for businesses needs during this difficult time and it will be updated regularly. Click here to access that information. Governor Sununu requested a disaster declaration from the US Small Business Administration to speed the delivery and access of federal low interest loan products to New Hampshire businesses. On March 18, New Hampshire received a statewide declaration of disaster from the SBA, which means that business in all counties within New Hampshire are eligible for the loan program. More information is available on our web portal. This situation is unlike anything we have seen before. On the upside, we go into this downturn with many strong economic fundamentals. Our goal is to do whatever we can to reduce the financial burden facing businesses across this state in hopes that when we come out the other side of COVID-19, we do so in as strong of a position as possible. I urge you to use BEA and other state resources to help you in this regard. We will not be able to solve every issue, but we are damn well going to try. I say all the time our strength in this state are our communities, and among the most admirable of those is New Hampshire’s business community. I wish you, your families, and your employees the best for whatever is next. BEA and the State of New Hampshire are here if you need us. Respectfully, Taylor Caswell Commissioner Department of Business & Economic Affairs |
Northern Border Regional Commission Grant Round Now Open
Wednesday, March 4th, 2020The Northern Border Regional Commission’s 2020 Economic and Infrastructure Development Grant materials are now available. Eligible organizations, which include nonprofit and government entities, with projects located in Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, and Sullivan and parts of Belknap and Grafton Counties, are eligible to apply.
“This Northern Border Regional Commission grant program is geared toward projects that strengthen infrastructure and promote economic development,” said Taylor Caswell, commissioner of the Department of Business and Economic Affairs.
An information session will be held from 10 – 11:30 am, March 12 at the Plymouth Town Offices, 6 Post Office Square, Plymouth. Proposals will be accepted for projects related to transportation, telecommunication, renewable energy and basic public infrastructure; business and workforce development; basic health care; and resource conservation, tourism and recreation.
The commission, created by Congress in 2008, provides funding for projects in rural counties across northern New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
The application materials are available at nbrc.gov.
In 2019, the NBRC awarded 14 grants in New Hampshire totaling over $3.7 million and leveraged over $2.5 million in other funds to complete projects. Projects funded in the last round include the expansion of a culinary workforce development project to support the hospitality industry; a road reconstruction project that supports the redevelopment of a mill building; and several water projects that support existing businesses and business development.
The deadline for submitting applications is May 15. For more information about the grant program, contact Mollie Kaylor at the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs at 271-6305 or mollie.kaylor@livefree.nh.gov.