AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoInvestment: The U.S. Treasury approved 25 New Hampshire opportunity zones, including at least 17 in rural communities, offering investors tax incentives to spur development and jobs. Banking: Bedford-based Strategist Bank won conditional state and FDIC approvals, putting it on track to become New Hampshire’s first newly chartered bank since 2022; it plans to focus on business customers. Business Climate: State business groups have endorsed Gov. Kelly Ayotte, citing new housing laws and payroll-tax relief for roughly 4,500 small businesses. Meanwhile, lawmakers are weighing data-center guardrails amid concerns about power costs and local impacts. Costs: Diesel is averaging $6.37 a gallon in New Hampshire, up 68.5% from a year ago, adding pressure on businesses reliant on trucks and heavy equipment. Connectivity: Internet provider Welo has expanded into parts of New Hampshire, offering no-contract plans starting at $30 a month.
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