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In light of the COVID-19 crisis, our regular interview process for articles has been changed into email and phone interviews. We are focusing on delivering messages of hope, letting the reader know who is working and what changes they have made to support their clients, that even in times of crisis we are surrounded by creative responsive business owners in the Barrington area. Dave Goodwin, President, and owner of Immanuel Insurance Agency has been a recognized business leader in our town for over 30 years – focusing on building community and serving our area’s insurance needs. He and his staff are active participants in the Barrington Chamber of Commerce and give back to the community in a variety of ways.
Immanuel Insurance Agency sells insurance for personal and business needs. They work with over 20 companies, which can cover many risks, so if someone is having a challenge finding proper coverage the agency will begin the shopping process for the customer. Besides finding the proper coverage, they can also “shop” plans, which can lower premiums for the same coverage or more in certain instances.
Though the agency is still open, the epidemic has impacted how business is done. The office is closed to the public and they have made a minor reduction in hours. The staff has been split - half work from home alternating each day. According to Dave,
“The phone is quiet and business is slower. It is a challenge to have opportunities to find new business. We are working hard just to keep our current clients covered and protected during this challenging time.”
When asked what one positive thing he has noted coming out of the pandemic, Dave responded:
“We are taking nothing for granted. Everything in this world is fragile. I’m keeping my focus on the eternal - not the present. My words to remember, “Fear Not for He is with me all the time even when I am not aware.”
Changes to the company at this time has included the purchase of some office equipment to allow the staff to work more effectively at home - this includes monitors, printers and other peripheral supplies. The changes that have been incorporated have made the business more flexible for the future. It’s provided the agency with an opportunity to learn how to best handle a future disaster and has increased responsiveness and strength. They are able to do all business transactions by email or phone 24/7 if needed. Dave also noted the following:
“The staff understands and is working to make the best of a challenging moment. If you have any concerns, questions, or challenges please reach out, we’d be happy to help.”
During these uncertain times, it is a pleasure to know that our community leaders are willing and able to adapt the business to meet the needs of their clients. Immanuel Insurance Agency is focused on building and retaining client relationships – to help their clients during rocky times as well as the good.
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DURHAM, N.H. – On April 20th, 2010, the Gulf of Mexico experienced the worst environmental disaster in the history of the United States when the BP Deepwater Horizon (DWH) well experienced a blowout releasing millions of gallons of oil into the waters along the coast. Nancy Kinner, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of New Hampshire, and an internationally recognized oil spill expert, is available to offer insight into cleanup efforts and lessons learned following the largest marine oil spill in the U.S., new research findings post-DWH, and dispersants and their potential use in response to future oil spills.
She can be reached directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (603) 479-3777.
Kinner is known as a leading independent expert on the fate and effects of spilled oil. During the DWH oil spill, she was sought after for her expertise by national TV and print media outlets and testified before federal lawmakers several times. Kinner has taken a leadership role in creating and disseminating scientific knowledge in support of clean-up efforts, convening several high-level meetings among spill responders, scientists, and other stakeholders including in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska. She has expertise in the use of dispersants in oil spills and is viewed as an informed voice who can explain the complex issues of oil damage assessment and restoration in an understandable way.
“What happened with DWH had a detrimental ripple effect not only on the environment, but also with wildlife and the residents who live and work along the Gulf Coast.” said Kinner. “While we hope there won’t ever be another spill of that magnitude, we must learn from the lessons of the DWH and the subsequent $1.5B of research and development. A decade after that catastrophic event, we must reflect on how well we are doing applying what we have learned.”
Kinner is co-director of UNH’s Coastal Response Research Center (CRRC) and the Center for Spills and Environmental Hazards(CSE). CRRC is a partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that stimulates innovation in optimum spill recovery strategies. The CSE is a center that expands the scope of interaction and cooperation between the private sector, government and academia to evaluate promising technologies and new approaches for response and restoration.
The University of New Hampshire inspires innovation and transforms lives in our state, nation, and world. More than 16,000 students from all 50 states and 71 countries engage with an award-winning faculty in top-ranked programs in business, engineering, law, health and human services, liberal arts and the sciences across more than 200 programs of study. As one of the nation’s highest-performing research universities, UNH partners with NASA, NOAA, NSF and NIH, and receives more than $110 million in competitive external funding every year to further explore and define the frontiers of land, sea and space.
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Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has issued the following update on the new coronavirus, COVID-19.
On Tuesday, April 14, 2020, DHHS announced 73 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 1,091 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in New Hampshire. Several cases are still under investigation. Of those with complete information, all are adults with 63% being female and 37% being male. The new cases reside in Hillsborough County other than Manchester and Nashua (21), Rockingham (20), Strafford (9), Belknap (2), Cheshire (2), Carroll (1), Merrimack (1), and Sullivan (1) counties, and in the cities of Manchester (8) and Nashua (8). Eleven new hospitalized cases were identified today for a total of 163 (15%) of 1,091 cases. Sixteen of the new cases have no identified risk factors. Community-based transmission continues to increase in the State and has been identified in all counties with cases. Most of the remaining cases have either had travel to domestic or international locations or have had close contact with a person with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis.
DHHS has also announced four additional deaths related to COVID-19. We offer our sympathies to the family and friends.
Current Situation in New Hampshire
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County |
Cases |
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Belknap |
24 |
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Carroll |
29 |
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Cheshire |
21 |
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Coos |
2 |
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Grafton |
45 |
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Hillsborough - Other |
169 |
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Hillsborough - Manchester |
171 |
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Hillsborough - Nashua |
100 |
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Merrimack |
75 |
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Rockingham |
378 |
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Strafford |
69 |
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Sullivan |
7 |
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County TBD |
1 |
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Grand Total |
1091 |
New Hampshire 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Summary Report
(data updated April 14, 2020, 9:00 AM)
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NH Persons with COVID-191 |
1,091 |
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Recovered |
329 (30%) |
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Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 |
27 (2%) |
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Total Current COVID-19 Cases |
735 |
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Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 |
163 (15%) |
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Current Hospitalizations2 |
63 |
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Persons Tested Negative at Selected Laboratories3 |
10,756 |
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Persons with Specimens Submitted to NH PHL |
5,245 |
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Persons with Test Pending at NH PHL4 |
73 |
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Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time) |
2,250 |
1Includes specimens presumptive-positive at any laboratory and those confirmed by CDC confirmatory testing.
2Number of patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19 as reported by hospitals.
3Includes specimens tested at the NH Public Health Laboratories (PHL), LabCorp, Quest, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and those sent to CDC prior to NH PHL testing capacity.
4Includes specimens received and awaiting testing at NH PHL. Does not include tests pending at commercial laboratories.
NH DHHS Daily Update on COVID-19 Archive
For more information, please visit the DHHS COVID-19 webpage at https://www.nh.gov/covid19.
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New Hampshire’s preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for March 2020 was 2.6 percent, unchanged from the February rate, which remained at 2.6 percent after revision. The March 2019 seasonally adjusted rate was 2.5 percent.
It is important to keep in mind that the March survey reference periods for the household and establishment surveys (the week or pay period, respectively, that includes the 12th of the month) predated many business and school closures that occurred in the second half of the month.
Seasonally adjusted estimates for March 2020 placed the number of employed residents at 748,970, a decrease of 10,630 from the previous month and a decrease of 2,290 from March 2019. The number of unemployed residents decreased by 320 over-the-month to 19,620. This was 190 more unemployed than in March 2019. From February to March 2020, the total labor force decreased by 10,950 to 768,590. This was a decrease of 2,100 from March 2019.
The unadjusted March 2020 unemployment rate for New Hampshire was 2.8 percent, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from the February rate, which remained at 3.1 percent after revision. The March 2019 unadjusted rate was 2.9 percent.
Nationally, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for March 2020 was 4.4 percent, an increase of 0.9 percentage points from the February rate, and an increase of 0.6 percentage points from the March 2019 rate. The national unadjusted rate for March 2020 was 4.5 percent, an increase of 0.7 percentage points from the February rate, and an increase of 0.6 percentage points from the March 2019 rate.
NOTE: State nonfarm employment estimates are available on our Internet Web site: www.nhes.nh.gov/elmi is concurrent with this release. Local area unemployment rates are expected to be available on Thursday, April 23. All monthly data will continue to be published in the monthly newsletter New Hampshire Economic Conditions.
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