Economic Outlook - Northern New England, Fall 2026
Renowned New Hampshire Economist Brian Gottlob of NH Economic
& Labor Market Information Bureau will address:
· General
discussion on inflation, interest rates, and labor availability
· U.S.
economy - overall health, with a focus on GDP, unemployment data and job growth
figures, as well as consumer confidence
· The
effect on government policies, federal debt, inflation, energy costs, and labor
shortages
· Northern
New England economies (i.e., New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine) – overall health,
labor, avenues for growth
· NH,
VT & ME real estate market – health, listing activity, days to market
· Effect
of interest rates, inflation and labor on housing demand and affordability
The entire presentation will take just short of two hours with time reserved for questions and answers/discussion at the end.
Who Should Enroll
Course Offerings
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Course Objectives
- Learn about the current driving factors in the economy
- Review the state of the US economy
- Analyze the state of Northern New England, specifically the New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine economies
- Understand trends in the real estate markets in NH, VT & ME
Course Materials & Recommended Books
State Approvals
| State | QE/CE | Course & Exam | Course Only | Exam Only | Delivery Format | Start Date | Expire Date | State Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME | CE | 2 | Classroom | 10/21/2026 | 10/20/2027 | 125C001 (New Hampshire - Vermont Chapter) | ||
| NH | CE | 2 | Classroom | 10/21/2026 | 10/16/2028 | 20-1408660 (New Hampshire - Vermont Chapter) | ||
| VT | CE | 2 | Classroom | 09/23/2026 | 09/23/2030 | CA-400773 (New Hampshire - Vermont Chapter) |