In the Spotlight: Heather Economides, mortgage originator at Bellwether Community Credit Union in Manchester was recognized by The Warren Group Registry Review as a Top Loan Originator Statewide by the number of loans and loan volumes for NH Credit Unions based on 2019 activity.
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NH Gives, a 24-hour online giving event on June 9 and 10, is getting a boost. Donors can take advantage of a $250,000 match, made possible by the NH Charitable Foundation and its Thomas W. Haas Fund and John F. Swope Fund. Every gift of up to $1,000 will be matched 1:1 for the first $250,000 given during the 24-hour event. All participating organizations are verified nonprofits nhgives.org/organizations.
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Tufts Health Plan Foundation provided a third wave of funding for NH nonprofits as part of a $1 million commitment. The NH Food Bank was awarded $50,000; Tri-County Community Action Program received $25,000. Granite United Way, Monadnock United Way, United Way of Greater Nashua, and United Way of the Greater Seacoast were each awarded $15,000 for their respective COVID-19 emergency funds. NH Public Health Association was awarded $10,000.
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The National Cancer Institute has renewed its cancer center support grant to Dartmouth College’s Norris Cotton Cancer Center at Dartmouth-Hitchcock in Lebanon, continuing core funding for the only comprehensive cancer center north of Boston.
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Jewett Construction in Raymond has added Amanda Oliveira to its team as the human resource manager to assist in the management of staff and development of strategic company planning.
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Merchants Fleet in Hooksett was honored with three Stevie Awards in the 18th annual American Business Awards. The company received a gold Stevie for “Fastest Growing Company of the Year,” and two bronze Stevies for “Most Innovative Company of the Year” for companies up to 2,500 employees as well as “Achievement in Management” in recognition of Merchants Fleet CEO Brendan P. Keegan.
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Admix, Inc., a global manufacturer of hygienic and industrial mixing equipment in Londonderry, redesigned its RS-02 Pilot Scale Mixer. The redesign includes adding a mobile lift stand with a wider base for added stability and a large, hand crank for easily adjusting mixer height. The portable unit fits through standard-width doorways making it easier to transport it within a plant’s product development test labs and production areas.
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Designated as an "America's Classic" by the James Beard Foundation, The Puritan Backroom in Manchester is now offering takeout lunch throughout the day; accepting calls for same-day orders beginning at 9 a.m., and “drive-thru” pickup is available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. A designated pickup time is assigned to ensure proper social distancing.
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The College Equals Opportunity scholarship, by the NHHEAF Network, a Concord-based nonprofit, is awarding $5,000 to: Quinn Boyce, Pittsfield, Plymouth State University; Kelly Cunningham, Manchester, Colby Sawyer College; Riley Dionne, Barrington, University of NH; Janelle Fassi, Goffstown, Saint Anselm College; Colette Rinker, Keene, Keene State College; Hannah Rudolph, Franklin, University of NH; and Cecilia Souza, Salem, Rivier University.
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People's United Bank, with NH headquarters in Manchester, registered and obtained approval for more than 16,000 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration, delivering more than $2.5 billion to business customers. These loans supported the paychecks of more than 250,000 employees across the Northeast.