The Buzz Online

In the Spotlight: Red River, a technology company in Claremont, launched Secure-EDU, cybersecurity for K-12 school districts, which includes: cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, readiness security assessments, risk management, and protection of personal privacy as well as critical information assets. redriver.com/secure-edu.

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Dartmouth-Hitchcock in Lebanon conducted an urgent and thorough in-house review of COVID-19 antibody tests and is now offering antibody testing using a method with optimal performance characteristics. This particular test was also granted Emergency Use Authorization by the FDA, a pared-back approval process used in urgent situations.

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Great Bay Community College is making up to $100,000 in tuition assistance available immediately to students currently enrolled and new students who enroll this fall. Individual awards likely will range from $250 to $1,000. This money is intended to cover the gap between federal, state, other scholarships, or benefits that do not require repayment and the cost of attending Great Bay, which includes tuition, fees, books, and supplies.

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Citizens Financial Group, Inc., which operates Citizen’s Bank branches in NH, committed $10 million to promote social equity and drive economic advancement through grants and charitable support for initiatives aimed at supporting minority-owned small businesses, increasing awareness of racial disparities, and supporting underserved communities through technology, education, and digital literacy initiatives.

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ConcordHousing + Redevelopment secured federal funds for the new Foster Youth to Independence initiative, receiving a $7,080 for the program that will assist young adults who are transitioning out of foster care by providing housing assistance and support services.

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in NH is offering an enhanced Anthem Skill to members of its commercial medical and dental health to order prescription refills as well as other health plan actions through an Alexa-enabled device, like an Amazon Echo, or the Alexa app on a phone. Members can also ask the Anthem Skill about more than 200 health care terms.

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White Birch Communications in Concord launched an expanded range of public relations and marketing services, including social media design and management, digital advertising services, and creative design.

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The New Hampshire Food Bank, a program of Catholic Charities NH, received a $5,000 donation from AT&T to support hunger relief efforts across the state during the COVID-19 crisis.

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The Pierce Manse, the historic Concord home of NH’s only U.S. President, Franklin Pierce, reopened for small group guided tours by appointment through October. Visitors and tour guides alike are required to wear face-coverings and to follow social distancing guidelines during the tour.