Governor Hassan Names New Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development

Office of New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan

Hassan to Nominate Jeffrey Rose of Goffstown to Lead Her Efforts to Build an Innovation Economy

CONCORD – Reinforcing her commitment to encouraging innovation and supporting business growth to create good jobs, Governor Maggie Hassan announced today that she will nominate Jeffrey Rose of Goffstown to serve as the new Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development (DRED).

“New Hampshire is well-positioned to be a leader in an innovation economy, and Jeffrey Rose has the public and private sector experience necessary to help move those efforts forward,” Governor Hassan said. “I want the Department of Resources and Economic Development to lead the way in helping our existing businesses grow and attracting new companies to New Hampshire by advocating for the strong, educated workforce we need to succeed, by providing businesses with technical support, and by protecting the natural resources that attract so many people and companies to New Hampshire.”

Rose has extensive experience. Since 2004, Rose has worked for BAE Systems, one of New Hampshire’s largest employers, in numerous government relations and public affairs roles, currently serving as Director of Public Affairs for BAE’s Electronic Systems (ES) Sector. Rose has also served as chair of the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce and played active roles in the Business and Industry Association and New England Council. He began his work in New Hampshire as a special assistant to Congressman John E. Sununu, going on to serve as projects director for U.S. Senator Bob Smith and state director for Congressman Jeb Bradley.

“The Department of Resources and Economic Development serves as the face of our state to the business community,” said Jeff Rose. “With our high quality of life, strong workforce, beautiful natural resources, tax-friendly environment, and commitment to providing support businesses need, New Hampshire has great potential for business and job growth. I am honored that Governor Hassan has offered me the opportunity to support her efforts to encourage innovation and create jobs.”

The Department of Resources and Economic Development, created in 1961, works to maximize New Hampshire’s advantages to encourage business growth and expansion. The department consists of four divisions: Forest and Lands, Parks and Recreation, Travel and Tourism Development, and Economic Development.

Rose’s nomination is subject to confirmation by the Executive Council. Governor Hassan will formally nominate Rose at Wednesday’s Council meeting.

Manchester - 3rd Annual Manchester Small Business Week

Opens Nominations for Mayor’s Small Business Awards 

Manchester, NH – Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas in conjunction with the Manchester Economic Development Office (MEDO) will host the 3^rd Annual Manchester Small Business Week presented by Citizens Bank beginning Monday, May 20^th through Friday, May 24^th.  This week long event will feature programs and events targeted at providing small business owners with the information, resources and tools needed to be successful.  “We are excited to continue this tradition of celebrating small business here in Manchester during National Small Business Week and we are committed to helping owners achieve and maintain success,” began Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas.  Program topics will include financing, marketing, trade, healthcare, educational and networking events.

Nominations for the Mayor’s Small Business Awards sponsored by Comcast Business Class are officially open.  The Mayor’s Awards will honor Manchester small businesses in three separate categories: Growth, Innovation and Community Service.  Gatsas continued, “Manchester is home to thousands of small businesses, many of which are growing, expanding and implementing innovative business practices that help their business succeed.  This award gives the City the opportunity to recognize those unique small businesses which are vital to our cities economy.” 

To nominate a company please visit www.yourmanchesternh.com/smallbusinessweek for a nomination form.  Nominations will be accepted through Friday, March 1^st.  Two finalists from each category will be chosen and featured in the May issue of New Hampshire Business Magazine and the winners will be recognized during an Awards Recognition Breakfast on Friday, May 24^th at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College. 

For more information about the Manchester Small Business Week or to become involved please contact Chris Wellington, Economic Development Office, at 603-624-6505 or visit http://www.yourmanchesternh.com/smallbusinessweek.

Manchester - Tickets Available for TEDxAmoskeagMillyard

TEDxAmoskeagMillyard to feature speakers discussing CO-Innovation in New Hampshire

Manchester, NH – A limited number of tickets are now available for the 2012 TEDxAmoskeagMillyard which will take place this Saturday, October 27^th at UNH Manchester.  Tickets are available at no charge and are on a first come first serve basis.  To register for a ticket please visit www.tedamoskeagmillyard.org.  TEDxAmoskeagMillyard will be hosted by Virginia Prescott, host of “Word of Mouth” on NHPR. 

The theme for this year’s TEDxAmoskeagMillyard is “CO-Innovation” and will feature speakers discussing a wide range of issues focusing on innovations that have been achieved through collaboration and how those innovations are changing the world.  “In my business, the world is changing everyday and many of the ideas I will be discussing seem to be better suited for Mission Impossible and James Bond movies”, stated Paul Schuepp, President of Animetrics, a leader in facial recognition software and a speaker at this year’s TEDxAmoskeagMillyard.  John Herman, a New Hampshire school teacher and well-known actor/ performer, will be discussing Co-Innovation in the Arts with a focus on social media, “Leonardo Da Vinci never had to worry about Facebook followers, and while Ernest Hemmingway might have loved Twitter, he never had to face its 140-character limit”. 

Angela Chang from the MIT Media Lab will be discussing the idea of ‘tinkerability’ and asks the question, “What if children could actively explore and modify a story, through voice and touch, to dynamically explore meaning as conveyed by the relationship of text to illustrated concept?”  In simpler terms, what if a story could become more like a toy, something a child could interactive with, helping to advance their ability to read.  These are just a few of the TEDx talks slated for TEDxAmoskeagMillyard.  For a complete list of speakers please visit www.tedxamoskeagmillyard.org.

TEDxAmoskeagMillyard will be broadcast free-of-charge on the internet and will also be live streamed at the Red River Theatre.  This is the second time UNH Manchester has hosted a TEDx conference.  Last year’s TEDxAmoskeagMillyard featured the theme “The Unexpected” and showcased an impressive line-up of speakers including Howard Brodsky, Jeremy Hitchcock, Catherine O’Reilly, Gary Hirshberg, Ryan Fitzsimons, and others.

TEDxAmoskeagMillyard would not be possible without the support from local businesses and organizations including: UNH Manchester, Duprey Companies, Image 4, Dyn, Chill Spa, SOWA Entertainment, Network for Education, Good Good Manchester, XO on Elm, Stonyfield Farms, Puritan Backroom, Chrissis & Company Interiors and PixelMedia. 

For more information on TEDxAmoskeagMillyard, including a list of speakers and attending the event, please visit www.tedxamoskeagmillyard.org or contact Chris Wellington at 603-674-3167.

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What is TEDx?

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx.  TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.  Our event is called TEDxAmoskeagMillyard, where x = independently organized TED event.  At our TEDx AmoskeagMillyard event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.  The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.

Manchester - New England Chili Classic Announces Celebrity Chef Appearances

Mary Ann Esposito and Billy Costa to Appear at this year’s New England Chili Classic

Manchester, NH – The City of Manchester and the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association are pleased to announce that celebrity chef Mary Ann Esposito of “Ciao Italia” and Billy Costa, well-known for his “TV Diner” show, will appear at The New England Chili Classic presented by Market Basket.  The New England Chili Classic will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 13-14, 2012 from Noon to 6pm at Veterans Park on Elm Street in downtown Manchester, NH.  Mary Ann will appear at the event on Saturday from 12:00-6:00pm and Billy will emcee the Sunday awards presentation.  Both Billy and Mary Ann will also appear on stage and be available during the event for public meet and greet sessions.

The New England Chili Classic features chili sampling from some of the most well known restaurants and chefs in area including the Common Man Restaurant, Margarita’s, Hanover Street Chophouse, Dos Amigo’s, Buckley’s Great Steaks, Mountain View Grand, Woodstock Inn, British Beer Company and many more who will be competing for the title of Best Red Chili, Best Vegetarian Chili, Most Creative Chili, People’s Choice and the overall New England Chili Classic Champion.  More than $10,000 in prize money will be awarded.  The event also includes live music and entertainment on the AutoFair Main Stage, a Beer Garden sponsored by Amoskeag Beverages, a Kid’s Zone sponsored by Anthem BlueCrossBlueShield and a Street Fair.  The Manchester Monarchs, New Hampshire Fishercats and W.I.L.D Center of New England will be providing games and activities in the Anthem Kid’s Zone and main stage entertainment includes the Evan Goodrow Band, Mama Kicks and food eating contests.

Advance tickets can be purchased online at www.NewEnglandChiliClassic.com for just $5 each. Tickets at the event are $7 each. Each ticket holder will receive five sampling tickets and a $10 discount card to T-Bones/Cactus Jack’s.  Public sampling hours for the New England Chili Classic are 1:00-4:00pm each day.  Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite chili and the restaurant that receives the most votes will be named this year’s People Choice Champion sponsored by Bank of New Hampshire.

Street vendor space is still available, and restaurants can still sign up to compete. Information and registration information can be found at www.NewEnglandChiliClassic.com or by contacting Chris Wellington at 603-624-6505.

                           

CEI Today: EPA haze rule, the so-called Economic Development Administration, and animal biotechnology

EPA HAZE RULE - WILLIAM YEATMAN

Globalwarming.org: EPA Puts a Price on Nothingness in Montana: $82 Million

Today, the Environmental Protection Agency imposed on Montana a Federal Implementation Plan under the Regional Haze Rule that will cost scores of millions of dollars, but achieve no discernible purpose.

Specifically, EPA is requiring $82 million in unnecessary capital expenditures at the Colstrip coal-fired power plant located east of Billings, Montana, in order to engender an ‘improvement’ in visibility that is imperceptible to the eye. 

> Read the full commentary on Globalwarming.org

> Interview William Yeatman

GOVERNMENT WASTE - DAVID BIER CEI.org: New Study Makes Case Against Economic Development Administration   It is the mission of the Economic Development Administration (EDA) “to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness” through community investments. But a new study by the Competitive Enterprise Institute reveals the EDA has incentivized economic waste, over-taxation, and the misallocation of valuable resources. In “The Case for Abolishing the Economic Development Administration,” CEI Policy Analyst David Bier argues the EDA is valuable essentially only as a prop for politicians, who tout EDA grants as major accomplishments when running for re-election. EDA delivers little benefit to average Americans--and indeed, many grants have actually harmed innovation and market competition. > View the report on CEI.org > Interview David Bier

Animal Biotechnology: From Frankenfish to Enviro-pig Thursday, September 27, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Room 1300, Longworth House Office Building Despite their potential environmental and consumer benefits, products that can be demonized as FrankenFish or EnviroPig are being delayed by regulatory intransigence, public confusion, and political indecision. With no clear path forward, many products are now being sent overseas to countries with more responsive regulatory climates.

Also featuring... CEI’s Battered Business Bureau: The Week In Regulation As Union Popularity Fades, A Fight For Power Threatens Michigan New Book by Author James V. DeLong Explores Special Interest Groups in the Government

NEW BOOK! THE LIBERAL WAR ON TRANSPARENCY - CHRISTOPHER C. HORNER CNSNews.com: Author: Journalists 'Cover Energy And Environment Subjects As Liberal Activists,' E-Mails Show Liberals claim to support transparency in government - until conservatives start finding shady things through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. New York Times bestselling author, litigator, and Competitive Enterprise Institute senior fellow Chris Horner has been filing such FOIAs for years and has turned up Obama's "true plan" for cap-and-trade, a close relationship between an energy official and a Solyndra director - and more. Horner's quest for public information, labeled as "criminal" by one Obama agency head, will be detailed in his upcoming book, "The Liberal War on Transparency." > Read the CNSNews.com article by Julia Seymore

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