Nonprofit that supports grieving children and families to receive BIA’s NH Advantage Award

Christine Phillips sits on a couch inside a beautiful Victorian house turned home of Friends of Aine’s Center for Grieving Children & Families. Christine, who co-founded the nonprofit agency with her husband David Phillips, talks about a dream come true in the wake of tragedy. The couple lost their daughter Aine suddenly and unexpectedly at age 8 in 2010.

Co-founder of Rath Young and Pignatelli will receive BIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Attorney Sherilyn Burnett “Sherry” Young, a founder, shareholder and past president of Rath, Young and Pignatelli, will receive the honor at BIA’s 110th Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration, presented by Eversource, Oct. 25 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester.

The U.S. manufacturing industry, backed by federal government support, is seeing historic private sector investment with the goal of reshoring manufacturing jobs lost over the last 50 years. However, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new proposed regulations put that at risk.

Longtime senator will receive BIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Sen. Lou D’Allesandro has served in elected office in New Hampshire for more than 45 years including 13 consecutive terms in the state Senate. Known for his booming voice on roll call votes, the dean of the Senate is not done, saying, “As long as I’m producing positive results, I’ll keep it going.”

Dean Christon to receive BIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Dean Christon was on the front lines of fighting New Hampshire’s fall into today’s housing crisis over his 34 years with NH Housing. The self-supporting public corporation has helped more than 55,000 families purchase their own homes and has been instrumental in financing the creation of more than 16,000 multifamily housing units. But much more is needed.

Presidential candidates are already beating a path through New Hampshire in the lead up to the “First in the Nation” primary. They’re discussing many national and international issues, but we hope they keep in mind perhaps the most prominent issue for Granite State businesses: The economy.

Dean Christon, Sen. Lou D’Allesandro, Sherry Young and Friends of Aine to be honored at 110th Annual Dinner

BIA announces the 2023 recipients of its prestigious Lifetime Achievement and New Hampshire Advantage awards to be presented at its 110th Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration, presented by Eversource, Wednesday, Oct. 25.

The Business and Industry Association will host its 110th Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration, presented by Eversource, Wednesday, Oct. 25 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester. New Hampshire’s largest and most prestigious business networking event draws over 700 business, political and opinion leaders from around the state.

The “miracle” budget passed by New Hampshire lawmakers delivers results for Granite State employers and workers on several fronts and lawmakers deserve praise for rising above the partisan fray too typical these days.

The Business & Industry Association is excited to embark on our inaugural DC Fly-in this week, joining approximately 20 of our members to bring top business-related concerns to the nation’s capital.

BIA is pleased with the Senate's 24-0 vote to approve HB 1 and HB 2, the two-year state operating budget, and is now urging House leadership to support that plan and send it to the governor for his signature.

Eleven members honored with ‘Above & Beyond Awards’

New Hampshire is a great place to run a business, but the cost of electricity here is not among the attractions. Getting those costs down will require private and public action and an "all of the above" approach to new generation.

BIA will hold its Annual Business Meeting Wednesday, May 17 at the LaBelle Winery in Derry and there's no better opportunity to network with board members and CEOs from New Hampshire's top companies.

Carole Alfano will serve as director of member relations, a newly created position within the BIA, and will be responsible for coordinating the association’s outreach, recruitment and retention of member businesses across New Hampshire.

BIA backing housing and higher education investment, expanded Medicaid

Legislation that could significantly impact New Hampshire businesses has moved into the second half of the legislative session.

The N.H. House is set to vote on a proposed $15.9 billion, two-year state budget Thursday, April 6. The plan makes investments in top BIA priorities this session. BIA urges Republican and Democratic House members to support the budget, send it to the Senate for additional work keep the process moving forward.”

22 business leaders complete course to prepare them for continued success

The Business & Industry Association recently celebrated the graduates of its 2022-2023 Emerging Leaders Training Program.

BIA supports increased investment in vital contributor to state’s economy

BIA supports increased investment in New Hampshire's community college system, which is a vital contributor to state’s economy and its future workforce.

Housing affordability was a major concern among those polled in the first BIA Report on Consumer Confidence of 2023.

Granite Advantage Health Care Program a sound investment in state’s workforce and economy

BIA President & CEO Michael Skelton testified before a Senate committee that permanent reauthorization of expanded Medicaid in New Hampshire is a workforce and economic issue for the state, and among BIA’s top policy priorities.

Gov. Sununu, during his address Tuesday, Feb. 14, said his budget promotes New Hampshire as a hub of innovation to businesses across the nation, calling them the bedrock of New Hampshire’s communities.

The Business & Industry Association is working aggressively to support four particular legislative efforts now before lawmakers that could help ease the state’s workforce shortage.

Ask almost any business owner and they will tell you: One of the most pressing problems impeding their ability to recruit and retain a workforce is the lack of available and affordable child care.

University System of New Hampshire officials are seeking an increase in state funding and say the extra support can help the system's colleges and universities provide the Granite State's future workforce.

Annual gathering in Whitefield Nov. 20-21

The Business & Industry Association, New Hampshire's statewide chamber of commerce and leading non-partisan business advocate, will continue our work to give a voice to employers with our eighth annual Leadership Summit Nov. 20-21 at the Mountain View Grand Hotel in Whitefield.

In less than a month, voters in New Hampshire will elect the next leaders in congressional and state offices. All candidates, but particularly those running for state office, can benefit from listening to Granite State employers and hearing their top concerns.

Nonprofit to receive New Hampshire Advantage Award

The Business and Industry Association will honor Waypoint for 172 years of helping New Hampshire residents at BIA's 109th Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration, presented by Eversource, Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester.

McLane Middleton’s Dick Samuels to receive BIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Dick Samuels’ contributions to New Hampshire as an attorney with McLane Middleton can be credited to skiing.

Host of WMUR’s ‘NH Business’ to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Fred Kocher will receive the Business & Industry Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award at BIA’s 109th Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration, presented by Eversource, Wednesday, Oct. 26.

Former president of Manchester Community College to receive BIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Susan Huard retired as Manchester Community College’s president in December 2019 after nearly a decade of distinguished tenure. While now retired, she still speaks with passion about the value and importance of community colleges.

Susan Huard, Fred Kocher and Dick Samuels to be honored along with Waypoint at 109th Annual Dinner

The Business and Industry Association announced the 2022 recipients of its prestigious Lifetime Achievement and New Hampshire Advantage awards to be presented at BIA’s 109th Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration, presented by Eversource, Wednesday, Oct. 26.

“Manufacturing in New Hampshire is alive and well,” said Tom White, president of New England Wire Technologies, a privately held, employee-owned company in Lisbon with a history dating back to 1898.

New Hampshire’s workforce shortage is more than a short-term problem and there isn’t one silver bullet solution. But the Granite State is innovative and entrepreneurial and will find not one, but many creative ways to overcome the challenge.

109th Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration, presented by Eversource, set for Oct. 26

BIA will present its coveted Lifetime Achievement and New Hampshire Advantage awards at the state's largest and most prestigious business networking event. Tickets are on sale now.

Fierce competition for workers in New Hampshire makes staff retention critical and investing in standout employees builds a stronger staff now and in the future. BIA’s Emerging Leader Training develops leadership, communication and strategic reasoning skills.

Worker shortages, lack of housing, inadequate child and elder care options, and rising energy costs. Employers in New Hampshire face myriad challenges that threaten their success and the Granite State’s economic growth.

Both organizations support comprehensive energy policy

The Teamsters Local 633 and the Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire stand united in support of an all-of-the-above approach that invests in green renewables but also capitalizes on domestic sources of energy, including offshore gas and oil.

It was another jam-packed legislative session and BIA represented our 400-plus members in fighting for and against bills that could impact their operations.

Nine members honored with ‘Above & Beyond Awards’

BIA’s Board of Directors is one of the largest in New Hampshire, featuring the state’s top executives. The directors help shape BIA's public policy priorities.

As business owners, you'll want to know the individuals directly responsible for and involved in implementing policies and passing regulations that affect how you do business in New Hampshire.

Talks scheduled for June after 2020 hiatus due to COVID

After a COVID interruption in 2020, the Business & Industry Association, New Hampshire's statewide chamber of commerce and leading business advocate, is bringing back its public policy business roundtables. They’re normally held every two years ahead of New Hampshire’s legislative elections.

The Business & Industry Association, New Hampshire's statewide chamber of commerce and leading business advocate, will hold its Annual Business Meeting Thursday, May 12 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in downtown Manchester.

The Legislature reached “Crossover” last week, the unofficial “halfway” point of the legislative session. At this time, the House has considered all House bills and sent those that survived to the Senate. The Senate has done the same, sending its bills to the House.

The PRO Act is an ill-advised attempt to fundamentally restructure American workplaces and infringe on workers’ rights to a secret ballot, workplace democracy and personal privacy.

New Hampshire has made it a priority to expand access to reliable, high-speed broadband internet across the state, especially to underserved or unserved areas. High-quality broadband is vital to support the Granite State’s continued economic development, but a bill currently under review at the State House, House Bill 1644, could halt much of those efforts.

Opposition expressed before House Science, Technology and Energy Committee

HB 1644, if passed, would greatly slow the state’s efforts to expand high-speed internet access to all of New Hampshire.

The Business & Industry Association announces the hiring of Mike Skelton as BIA’s new president and CEO. Skelton, president and CEO of the Greater Manchester Chamber since 2014, will join BIA in early February.

Medical experts say widespread vaccination, including booster shots, is the best way to lessen the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and ultimately build herd immunity and great gains have been made.

The Business & Industry Association, New Hampshire’s statewide chamber of commerce and leading business advocate, announced the addition of Kirsten Koch to its staff.

The Business & Industry Association, New Hampshire’s statewide chamber of commerce and leading business advocate, announced the addition of Angela King to its staff.

Founder of The H.L. Turner Group Inc. to receive BIA’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award Oct. 20

Harold Turner Jr. founded The H.L. Turner Group Inc. in Concord in 1990 and for more than 30 years led his company’s effort to “advance the technology, art, and science of the built environment.”

There may not be a greater long-term threat to New Hampshire’s economy than the lack of a diversified housing stock.

Retired CEO of CMC Healthcare System to receive BIA’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Joseph Pepe spent his entire professional career at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, rising from internist to CEO, and earning the praise of being a transformational leader.

Includes companion report, Victories & Defeats for New Hampshire Businesses

Annual report tracks and reports lawmakers' publicly recorded roll call votes on issues important to New Hampshire businesses.

Monier led housing authority from 1988 to 2007

Claira Monier led the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority as executive director from 1988 to 2007, giving her a front-row seat to an unfolding challenge that became a crisis.

Multiple Employer Aggregation Programs make offering retirement benefit easier, more affordable

In today’s ultra-competitive labor market employers need every edge they can find. The ability to offer a 401(k) retirement plan can be the difference in whether a worker joins one company or another.

The lack of a diversified housing stock with more affordable options for workers remains one of New Hampshire’s biggest challenges, if not its biggest one, and it threatens the Granite State’s economic growth.

BIA is launching a new technology policy committee as the vast data economy and digital ecosystem continues to grow and support expanding commerce.

Leaders to be recognized for contributions to New Hampshire at BIA's 108th Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration, presented by Eversource

Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes business leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to leadership in their professions, communities and New Hampshire.

NHBCA’s new augmented reality app brings art to life, expands access

BIA’s 108th Annual Dinner, Lifetime Achievement and NH Advantage Awards Celebration presented by Eversource planned for Oct. 20

Event, which draws more than 700 business, political and opinion leaders from around the state and is New Hampshire’s largest and most prestigious business networking event, features presentation of two coveted awards – the Lifetime Achievement and New Hampshire Advantage awards.

National search continues for new president/CEO

The Business and Industry Association recently announced David Juvet, senior vice president of public policy, will serve as interim president following the departure of longtime President Jim Roche.

Solid waste disposal is a fact of life and so is the need for landfill capacity in New Hampshire

As business and nonprofit enterprises in New Hampshire face an ultra-tight labor market, investing in their best and brightest employees can make the difference in retaining them. The Business & Industry Association’s Emerging Leader Training can give organizations the edge they need.

Will lead Maine Bankers Association

Jim Roche, CEO & president of the Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire since 2005, announced his departure from the statewide advocacy group to lead the Maine Bankers Association as its next president

The executive board of the Business and Industry Association, New Hampshire’s statewide chamber of commerce, added five business leaders to its board Thursday, June 17.

For employers, there’s a lot of “Do what I say” going on at the State House this legislative session. It’s not based on best practices or trusting employers to do what’s best for employees (their most important asset).

The Business and Industry Association is urging New Hampshire House legislators to pass Senate Bill 61, a bill establishing New Hampshire as a “Right to Work” state.

The Business and Industry Association, New Hampshire’s statewide chamber of commerce and leading business advocate, approved a new slate of officers and board members at the association’s Annual Business Meeting.

Gov. Chris Sununu will kick off the Business & Industry Association’s second annual New Hampshire Economic Summit, presented by Cambridge Trust, on Thursday, May 13.

The Business & Industry Association, New Hampshire’s statewide chamber of commerce and leading business advocate, announced the addition of Richard Fabrizio to its staff.

The PRO Act makes sweeping changes to federal labor laws, essentially rewriting the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947. Supporters say it would bolster collective bargaining rights, but opponents say it dramatically and unfairly tilts the carefully crafted balance between labor and management to unions.

The Executive Board of the Business and Industry Association voted to oppose language included in House Bill 2, the House-passed “trailer” bill of the state budget, relating to the “propagation of divisive concepts.”

The New Hampshire Legislature's delay in passing safe harbor protections against spurious lawsuits related to alleged contraction of COVID-19 in the workplace leaves businesses at risk.

The Business and Industry Association testified before the Senate Commerce Committee in support of Senate Bill 61, which would make New Hampshire the only “Right to Work” state in the Northeast U.S.

The Business & Industry Association expressed strong opposition to HR 842, the PRO Act, which was cosponsored by Rep. Chris Pappas and Rep. Ann McLane Kuster.

The Business and Industry Association is spearheading an effort to establish a legal safe harbor for New Hampshire employers who have complied with federal and state COVID-19 health and safety guidelines to protect them from unwarranted lawsuits from employees, customers or others who may have contracted the coronavirus and are seeking damages.