A biweekly snapshot of business and industry statistics from NH Business Review
In New Hampshire, Amazon has invested more than $1 billion since 2010 with a 2025 date. State Economic Impact Report. Amazon investments contribute more than $1 billion to the state’s GDP and drive economic growth. Amazon currently has more than 1,500 full-time and part-time employees in the state and supports more than 1,000 indirect jobs across the state in industries such as construction, logistics, and professional services.
to We found that WalletHub provides insight and practical guidance for the Class of 2026. Considering the immediate job opportunities, growth potential, and job hazards, the best entry-level job is Hardware Engineer I. The most entry-level job on the list was welder, ranked 108th.
new According to research by Robert Half, Four in 10 business executives (36%) say new job candidates must demonstrate knowledge of AI when applying. We are reinforcing that AI skills are now a fundamental expectation. 80% recommend evaluating a first role based on long-term growth potential, not just salary or title, and 67% of respondents say being open to working in an office facilitates learning, mentoring, and relationship building.
Sonara’s AI in the workplace report found 77% of workers say AI helps them do their jobs more efficiently. The report also found that 70% of workers say their employer allows the use of AI, and more than a third say it is actively encouraged. The most common uses include writing or editing (69%), brainstorming ideas (53%), and data analysis or reporting (29%). Of the 30% whose employers do not allow AI, 5% say they are using AI without their employer’s knowledge.
in March 2026 Pew Research Center Survey; 68% of Americans say that American democracy used to be a good example for other countries to follow, but in recent years that has not been the case. Far fewer (24%) say U.S. democracy is a good example for other countries to emulate. A further 7% said the US is not a good example.
