Universities Tap Into Craft Beer Growth by Offering Classes
Montpelier — With an explosion in growth in the craft beer industry over the last decade, it’s not enough to simply have a passion for brewing and beer when it comes to starting a brewery or working for one as the industry gets more competitive. Recognizing that, some universities are now offering online programs on the business of craft beer. In the last decade, the number of craft breweries has grown to more than 4,000 in the U.S....
The House That Perseverance Built
Hanover — For more than a decade, Hanover landlord Jolin Kish has had her eye on a certain plot of land. It occupies the end of a quiet, shaded cul-de-sac overlooking downtown Hanover, where the chimes of the Baker Library bell tower ring across town to mark the hours. Small family homes stand at a respectful distance, shielded from one another by trees. Now her dream house is rising on that property on Ledyard Lane. With three...
The Creative Economy: Fine Craft and Craft Education Contribute to Economic Health
Creativity and innovation have always been the driving forces behind economic growth. And it is a fact that arts and crafts and culture-related businesses and organizations, known as “creative industries,” provide direct economic benefits to states and communities. They create jobs, attract investments, generate tax revenues and stimulate local economies through tourism and consumer purchases. In addition, creative organizations and...
Beer Bills Signal Time of Growth
Concord — By almost any metric, New Hampshire’s beer business is becoming more stout. The number of breweries has jumped from 17 to 38 in the past 18 months and is expected to push 60 in the next year. Beer tax revenue already accounts for an average of $13 million a year. The state’s craft breweries produced 69,000 barrels of craft beer and added $248 million to the state’s economy in 2013, according to the nonprofit Brewers...
