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The article reports on the development of a system that will help community development financial institutions (CDFIs) meet the credit needs of low-income individuals and communities in New Hampshire. Also, the system allows community development organizations to access to capital markets like the way private sector companies can. It is under development by the Financial Innovations Roundtable and the Whittemore School of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire in Durham. INSET: The loan fund's perspective.

The article highlights the Stonyfield Farm Entrepreneurship Institute, a boot camp which will be presented by the Stonyfield Farm Yogurt of Londonderry and the University of New Hampshire at the New England Center in Durham, New Hampshire on April 16-17, 2009. The event is intended to bring together entrepreneurs and business startups. The panel of experts include Gary Hirshberg, chief executive officer of Stonyfield Farm Yogurt, Jeffrey Hollender, president of Seventh Generation of Burlington.

Focuses on Durham, New Hampshire-based Instant Technologies Corp. Popularity of instant messaging as an essential office tool; Founders of the firm; Use of a robot which functions as an automated receptionist; Benefits of instant messaging.

This article focuses on the roundtable conference organized by the New Hampshire Film and Television Office, in April, at the studios of New Hampshire Public Television in Durham. A wide range of issues, including easier access to production insurance for new independent filmmakers; distribution resources for independent productions; a directory of theaters willing to screen independent films; the capabilities of theaters to handle today's digital formats; and how to ensure that production crews act responsibly when filming, especially with respect to physical damage or community sentiment, were briefly discussed.

The article reports that the University of New Hampshire (UNH) in Durham, New Hampshire, has been honored for its sustainability programs by "The Princeton Review." It is stated that UNH was named among the country's top 15 green colleges, and it received the highest possible score of 99. It is mentioned that UNH was honored for its gas-to-energy program, which can provide up to 85% of the Durham campus' energy needs.

The article cites a report from the Center for Venture Research at the University of New Hampshire in Durham which revealed that the total value of angel investments declined in 2008 by 26.2% from 2007. However, it indicated that the number of deals in 2008 were unchanged. Also, it showed that the total investment in 2008 was $19.2 billion which implied a significant decrease compared to 2007.

The article provides description of Durham/Dover area, New Hampshire, where one can travel. Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Stratham has activities for the whole family. A handicapped-accessible nature trail and boardwalk allows visitors to explore a variety of habitats including forests and salt marshes as well as native plant gardens. The Sandy Point Discovery Center will be opening May 1 with new exhibits and programs. If someone takes a drive toward Lee, visit the Jenness Farm in nearby Nottingham. Jenness Farm makes handcrafted goat-milk soaps and body products which are known to be extremely gentle on the skin.