E-Brief
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
BIA supports doubling R&D tax credit
On Tuesday, Jim Roche, president of the BIA, testified before the Senate Ways and Means Committee in support of SB 295, a bill to increase the state’s total investment in research and development tax credits from $1 million to $2 million. Learn more
Business community lines up in support of health insurance exchange bill
Led by the BIA, New Hampshire’s leading chambers of commerce and trade organizations announced their support for SB 163, a bill to establish a New Hampshire health insurance exchange. Learn more
The Case for Targeted Education Aid
For more than 10 years, New Hampshire has been paying for an “adequate” education for primary and secondary public school students across the state. Learn more
2012 State Business Tax Climate Index [TAX FOUNDATION]
The Tax Foundation presents the 2012 version of the State Business Tax Climate Index to enable business leaders, government policymakers and taxpayers to gauge how their states’ tax systems compare. New Hampshire has a low overall tax burden (#6) but a high corporate tax burden (#46). Learn more
Indiana House passes right-to-work law on mandatory union dues [BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK]
Indiana’s House of Representatives approved a bill that would exempt nonunion employees from paying dues when working alongside union workers, a critical step toward final passage. Learn more
Seeking volunteers for the 2012 golf tourney!
The BIA Golf Classic is right around the corner. Help plan and organize one of the most prestigious golf tournaments of the year by joining the steering committee. Or, consider donating items to the player gift bag or raffle. Contact Larkin Gause, 603.224.5388 x116 and get involved today!
COMMITTEE NEWS
Monthly policy committee meetings are held at the BIA office, 122 North Main Street in Concord and are open to BIA members. To join a committee, log in to the Members Only section of our Web site and click Join a Committee. If you do not have login credentials, please contact us at 603.224.5388 or by email.
February Committee Meetings
Economic Development and Fiscal Policy - 2/10, 8 AM
Energy and Regulated Utilities - 2/14, 8:30 AM
Environmental Affairs - 2/21, 8:30 AM
HR, Health Care and Workforce Development - 2/17, 8 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 13 - 40 Under Forty Reception, 5 - 7:30 PM, Center of NH, Manchester
The NH Union Leader and BIA will honor the 11th 40 Under Forty class at a reception. Sponsored by Citizens Bank. Register now
TimeWise® Principles of Lean - presented by the New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership, in collaboration with BIA. Workshops held throughout the state. Click here to view dates and locations.