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Defying the downturn: Medical manufacturer continues healthy expansion
John Nolan | 14-Dec-2008
Many thousands of manufacturing jobs have been lost across New Hampshire in recent years, and nowhere has the impact been felt more than in Rochester, which has seen the virtual disappearance of its shoe industry, and even the demise of the electronics giant Cabletron, which employed over 2,000 people just a decade ago.
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Albany Project to bring 200 new jobs to Rochester
Bill O'Connor | 15-Oct-2008
Two hundred new jobs will be created over the next several years by an expansion at Albany Engineered Composites facility on Airport Drive, according to Rochester Economic Development Manager Karen Pollard.
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Lilac City to be featured in national economic TV show
Bill O'Connor | 10-Oct-2008
The producers of "The Economic Report," hosted by Greg Gumbel, have chosen the Lilac City as the subject of a 5-minute segment focused on "Building the Best American Business Environments," which will air during an upcoming episode.
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Albany Engineered Composites to Expand Rochester, NH Operations
10-Oct-2008
New product development and demand for composite components drives expansion. read more >

The Economic Report to feature Rochester New Hampshire Economic Development
15-Sep-2008
The producers of The Economic Report with Greg Gumbel are pleased to announce that Rochester New Hampshire Economic Development will be featured in an upcoming segment. read more >

Commission official hopes Rochester can still be economic 'hub'
Adam D. Krauss | 27-Aug-2008
Undeterred by the past budget season, a top economic development advocate said there's still support for several projects that could help make the city a "regional hub." read more >

Dollars and Cents: Rochester hopes to attract 'green' firms
Karen Pollard | 17-Aug-2008
In Rochester, we believe now is an excellent time to attract "green" businesses and increase our successful industry base. We are seeking those in an expansion mode due to increasing demand for their products and services, and those who have an advantage in their niche markets. read more >

Dollar Tree Coming to Rochester
Adam D. Krauss | 11-Aug-2008
Dollar Tree is coming to Rochester
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Tech Center providing student real world experience
Jill St. Laurent | 31-Jul-2008
Do you think today's teenagers need a better understanding of career options and employer expectations? read more >

Commercial Projects Rising Despite Home-Building Slump
Aaron Sanborn | 28-Jul-2008
Last year was big for Rochester, with nonresidential building permit values rising to more than $15.6 million from January to June 2007 in the city, compared to more than $5.2 million for residential construction. Large-scale projects included the construction of a new Lowe's and Kohl's on Washington Street, Albany Engineered Composites, Laars, a Holiday Inn and the expansion of Frisbie Memorial Hospital. read more >

Governor Lynch gets up-close look at local manufacturers
Adam D. Krauss | 11-Jul-2008
Lynch liked what he saw as he visited four businesses Thursday: plans for expansion, executives happy with the local workforce and aware of the state's research and development tax credits and job training grants, and products that make their way around the world — even to the White House. read more >

New business park underway in Rochester
Adam D. Krauss | 30-Jun-2008
A business park is being born off Route 11. read more >

Editorial: Investing in Granite State Business Park
24-Apr-2008
Looking into the future, we think the most valuable asset for Granite State Business Park is its proximity to the rail line. At some point, with dwindling oil supplies, the United States has got to catch up with other industrialized countries and develop a modern commuter rail network — one that can quickly, cleanly and affordably convey thousands of people, daily, to their places of work. GSBP is ideally placed to reap the benefits of such. read more >

New Technology to help Frisbie make health care more efficient
Josh Rosenson | 21-Apr-2008
New technology to help Frisbie make health care more efficient. read more >

Medical center for kidney care OK'd for Route 11 site
19-Mar-2008
A new Route 11 location should soon take shape for a company billed as the world's largest care group for chronic kidney failure. read more >

Granite State College at Pease moving staff to Rochester
Charles McMahon | 14-Mar-2008
The local Granite State College campus will soon move from its Pease International Tradeport location to a smaller facility as officials have announced they will consolidate the nine classroom facilities across the state into four regional centers. read more >

State of the City: Rochester must plan for the future, even in trying times
Adam D. Krauss | 28-Feb-2008
"Even in difficult, challenging times, there is opportunity for development and redevelopment," said Karen Pollard, the city's economic development manager. "Certainly you can't overlook the opportunities that are already in our community, that we have, that we want to continue pursuing, because one day that pendulum will swing in the other direction." read more >

Focusing on the future: Rochester gets an outside opinion for Opera House
Conor Makem | 14-Feb-2008
Outside officials were anxious to showcase the Opera House to a group of outside economic development experts this week. They were confident that the consultants would see the venue as a major asset for Rochester. read more >

Striking the Right Balance
Stephanie Mayhew | 01-Jan-2008
Community officials work to strike the right balance. read more >

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