AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRetail Growth: Marshalls plans to open a new Concord store Oct. 29 as it expands in six states. Education and Workforce: Gov. Kelly Ayotte proposed free community-college tuition for New Hampshire students from families earning up to $100,000, starting in fall 2027 if lawmakers approve funding. UNH also reported nearly 5% enrollment growth, with record financial aid for new students. Tourism: Columbus Day weekend drew 55,000 more vehicles than a year earlier, and Mount Washington Valley businesses reported strong results. Health Care: A $20 million gift to Dartmouth Health will launch at-home care and caregiver training programs, aimed in part at addressing rural needs. Infrastructure: Eversource and UNH were selected for a $47.7 million federal grant to upgrade New England’s transmission network. Manufacturing: State education leaders and employers used the annual Advanced Manufacturing and High Technology Summit to focus on building the workforce pipeline.
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