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The ReGen Valley Project Awarded $44 Million

Tech Hub Grant further affirmation of growing NH Life Science Sector
$44 Million Federal Award Made for Biomanufacturing

BEA Announces First Round of Rural Grant Awards 
Eight New Hampshire projects will share $4.1 million in federal funds from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC). This year, the agency distributed $27 million across four states. A second round of funding will be available to New Hampshire communities this fall.
Ian Davis, of Franklin, joins the Department of Business and Economic Affairs
Ian Davis, of Franklin, joins the Department of Business and Economic Affairs as a program specialist for the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC).
Scarborough Joins BEA’s Office of International Commerce
Jay Scarborough, of Plymouth, joins the Department of Business and Economic Affairs as a program specialist with the Office of International Commerce.
Thunberg Joins BEA’s Office of Planning and Development

Sarah Thunberg, of Manchester, joins the Department of Business and Economic Affairs as a principal planner in the Office of Planning and Development. Among her responsibilities include coordinating and implementing the state’s Floodplain Management Program.

NH Tourism Officials Projecting 4.8 Million Travelers to Visit This Summer
The Department of Business and Economic Affairs, Division of Travel and Tourism (DTTD) is anticipating an estimated 4.8 million people will visit New Hampshire this summer with spending by those visitors expected to reach $2.6 billion.
NH is the best location for biomanufacturing.
In remarks Thursday morning (May 9) at the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI), Department of Business and Economic (BEA) Commissioner Taylor Caswell highlighted the growth of the ARMI biofabrication cluster and the opportunities arising from it.
Housing Champion Designation and Grant Program Public Hearing
The Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) will be hosting two public hearings for administrative rulemaking purposes, one on the Housing Champion Designation and Grant Program and the other on the InvestNH Program.
Total Solar Eclipse Draws Huge Crowds to NH
The New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) is reporting a surge in visitation and economic activity surrounding this month’s Total Solar Eclipse.
Moynihan Joins BEA’s InvestNH Housing Program
Lee Ann Moynihan of Hooksett joins the Department of Business and Economic Affairs as a housing finance specialist for the InvestNH Housing program.