Manufacturing is the backbone of the state’s economy, employing more than 70,000 people – over 10 percent of the workforce – and accounting for 11.6 percent of the gross state product and it was the topic this week of our monthly radio show, New Hampshire Business Matters.
There are more than 2,000 manufacturers here and to keep this important sector thriving, it’s important to make sure these companies are able to hire the workers they need to grow and be competitive. During Manufacturing Month, hundreds of students across the state visit their local manufacturers to learn about the industry and the opportunities it offers.
Brothers David and Scott Metzemaekers/Scott Electronics
Scott Electronics in Salem hosted this year’s national Manufacturing Day celebration on Oct. 4.
Manufacturing Month culminates with the 17th annual Governor’s Advanced Manufacturing and High Technology Summit on Oct. 31 in Concord. (Click here to register today – it’s typically a sell-out event!).
On air with New Hampshire Business Matters, WTPL-FM
New Hampshire Business Matters airs every third Wednesday of the month on WTPL-FM 107.7. Division of Economic Development Director Will Arvelo hosts the segments, discussing topics of interest in today’s state economy.
NH Business Matters airs at 2:05 pm every third Wednesday of the month on WTPL-FM 107.7 FM
On our monthly New Hampshire Business Matters segment on WTPL-FM 107.7, we checked in with the New Hampshire High Technology Council to catch up on some of its exciting initiatives positive changes.
Technology is one of New Hampshire’s key industries and it’s vibrant and growing. Tune in for a listen about this exciting news.
Ken Cail, Cindy Conde; Lorna Colquhoun — NH Business Matters
New Hampshire’s life science sector, which incorporates everything from medical device manufacturing to pharmaceutical development, is growing and from June 4 – 7, it will showcased at the 2018 BIO International convention in Boston.
In New Hampshire, there are over 200 companies that represent this life sciences landscape. Some of them are subsidiaries of global companies; others are based and founded here … it’s thriving and it’s vast.
Joining the Division of Economic Development in the New Hampshire pavilion will be: ARMI|BioFabUSA; Community College System of New Hampshire; Dartmouth College; NH High Tech Council, and the University of New Hampshire.
This month’s guest on New Hampshire Business Matters on WTPL-FM is Cindy Conde, chairman of the NH High Tech Council’s BioTech|MedTech committee, who talks about this vibrant sector and what New Hampshire offers growing companies within the industry.
Talk to just about any business across New Hampshire and we hear about workforce challenges.
On the latest edition of our monthly radio show, New Hampshire Business Matters, Division of Economic Development Director Will Arvelo talks with Todd Fahey, state director of AARP New Hampshire about older workers and what they bring to today’s workforce.
Tune into NH Business Matters at 2:05 pm on the third Wednesday of the month on WTPL – 107.7FM
The trend, he says, is that people are living longer, working longer, retiring later and still have a lot to offer to companies.
Chris Way, Division of Economic Development and John Duff, NH School of Mechanical Trades
With high demand for quality and education programs for tradesmen, the New Hampshire School of Mechanical Trades is preparing to open its second location next spring on the Seacoast.
The first school opened five years ago in Manchester and between 2015 and 2016, enrollment jumped from 607 to 956.
On this month’s New Hampshire Business Matters radio show (airs every third Wednesday of the month on WTPL-FM107.7), John Huff talks about the school, its growth and the demand there is for tradesmen.
It’s one of several offices located around New England and with funding in part from the Small Business Administration, it’s a terrific resource for women entrepreneurs, whether they are just starting out, or growing their businesses.
If that describes you, or a woman you know, tune in to this month’s show.
As an entrepreneur, your ability to persuade your audience through a concise and compelling presentation is a key factor to your business success. This interactive workshop focuses on the basics of developing a strong presentation and more
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On our monthly New Hampshire Business Matters radio show on WTPL-FM107.7, business resource specialist Jimmie Hinson spoke with Ido Yerushalmi, president and CEO of Intelitek, located in Derry.
Developed as a way to help the more than 300 Granite State companies and manufacturers involved in these industries diversify their customer base, NHADEC is growing its membership outside of New Hampshire.
With partnerships established with AeroMontreal and the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium, NHADEC is fast becoming an international resource for companies looking for partnerships and other relationships with those here in New Hampshire.
Join NHADEC for its annual networking event on June 15. Meet others in the industry and hear about industry trends. Register today!
Aero/defense is one of the fastest growing industries in the state and NHADEC is taking it to new heights. On our monthly radio show yesterday on WTPL-FM, acting Director Chris Way and NHADEC executive Director Dawn Wivell talked about what’s new and what’s happening.
Now that we have seen the last of the snow (inasmuch as we can say that for New Hampshire in April!), there are those who can’t wait to sink their hands into the dirt and get going on their garden.
New Hampshire Business Matters airs at 3:05 pm every third Wednesday on WTPL-FM, 107.7
Agriculture, at $1.5 billion, is a big contributor to our economy and according to the state Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food, the number of New Hampshire farms increase 5 percent according to the 2012 Agricultural Census, at a time when farms were decreasing nationwide by 4 percent.
On our monthly radio show this week, Gail McWilliam Jellie of the Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food, was our guest this week and talked about what’s happening in this industry.
