AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRare Earths & National Security: The U.S. Office of Strategic Capital announced a $500M conditional loan commitment to Phoenix Tailings to expand domestic rare earth processing, aiming to boost rare earth separation and metallization capacity for permanent magnet supply chains. Seacoast Child Care Oversight: A Portsmouth couple reported mold in their child’s water bottle to NH’s Division for Children, Youth and Families after enrolling at Bright Horizons in Stratham, triggering a probe. Workforce & Wages in NH: A new U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics look shows about 4,000 fewer people working in New Hampshire over the past year, with job losses in retail/wholesale and manufacturing, while wages rose roughly 4.6% in many areas. Energy & Agriculture Watch: Southeast NH is still in drought conditions, but strawberry season is beginning, with farmers weighing irrigation limits and groundwater recovery timelines. Local Business & Food: Dover chef Evan Hennessey won the 2026 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Northeast, adding another major national spotlight to New Hampshire’s dining scene. Tech for Aging at Home: UNH-linked robotics research is helping an aging couple with daily support via a caregiver robot funded by the National Institute on Aging.
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