🌱 BIPOC Accelerator Program + State Record Loss In Romance Scams

Good morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Manchester Patch newsletter. Let's get this weekend started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler; a little p.m. rain. High: 53 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories in Manchester today:

1. A man has been indicted on charges of second-degree murder after a fatal shooting outside a Manchester bar. The attorney general's office said John Delee of Salem shot and killed Timothy Pouliot back in January during a fight that started inside the bar. The indictment also includes charges of reckless conduct for firing a weapon near people and vehicles. He is scheduled to be arraigned in May. (WMUR)
2. Applications for The Community Driven Economic Empowerment program are now open until May 19. The program aims to help low-income, business owners of color with up to $5,000 in funds and free business coaching and counseling. The funds can be used for computer hardware and software, legal consultation, marketing or bookkeeping. The initiative was launched in January 2022, but the program delayed accepting applications until last week. There will be a workshop to help with applications on May 6 at 30 Amherst St. in Manchester from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (NHPR)
3. Some 71 New Hampshire residents lost a state record $2.6 million to romance scams in 2022, according to FBI and Federal Trade Commission (FTA) data. The amount of money New Hampshire residents lost to romance scams in 2022 was 155 percent of the amount lost in 2021, making the state fourth in the nation for year-over-year increase, the study found. The amount lost ranked New Hampshire 37th in the U.S., up from 48th in 2021. Romance scammers use fake photos and online accounts and believable lies to lure victims into parting with their money. (Manchester Ink Link)

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From my notebook:

• Visiting Angels is hosting a job fair Thursday, May 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at NH WORKS Manchester. They are seeking more than 10 caregivers. (Employment Security via Twitter)
• Congratulations to Andrea O’Brien on winning SBA's 2023 New Hampshire District Director Award! O'Brien possesses 30 years of experience in serving businesses with general business advising and in the environmental management field. (Patch)
• Due to a cyber attack on NCR, a company that provides payment processing services to restaurants across the country, consumers may be temporarily unable to redeem gifts cards at certain restaurants in New Hampshire and across the country. Among the New Hampshire restaurants are The Copper Door, T-Bones, CJ’s Great West Grill, and more. For the full list, visit the link. (Manchester Ink Link)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.