The 2025 legislative session wrapped up with a last-minute budget deal that avoided a government funding freeze and included several important victories for New Hampshire’s business community.

Policymakers on both sides of the aisle acknowledged they were bracing for what could be the most difficult budget season since the Great Recession. Governor Ayotte allayed those early concerns by offering an initial budget proposal that trimmed spending while seeking to minimize impacts to services and state agency operations.

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The Business & Industry Association, New Hampshire’s statewide chamber of commerce and leading business advocate, announced the addition of DJ Burke to its staff in the role of manager of public policy and advocacy.

Fourteen members honored with ‘Above & Beyond Awards’

The Business & Industry Association, New Hampshire’s statewide chamber of commerce and leading business advocate, elected officers and directors for 2024-2025, and honored outstanding volunteer members at its Annual Business Meeting Wednesday, May 15.

Michael Skelton, president and CEO, of the Business & Industry Association recently accepted a prestigious appointment to the U.S. Chamber’s advisory committee. The Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 advises the chamber’s board of directors, enhances lobbying and coalition work, recommends programming, and strengthens outreach to the business and chamber communities.

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.