Christopher & Banks opened a store at Tanger Outlets in Tilton. A grand opening celebration will feature a 70-percent-off sale.

The Studio is moving to 598 Main St., Laconia, from its current Canal Street store.

Franklin Savings Bank awarded $21,000 in grants to seven community organizations including The Friends Program, Granite United Way, Laconia Area Community Land Trust, Merrimack County Conservation District, New Beginnings, Newfound Pathways and Voices Against Violence.

Bank of New Hampshire purchased $10,000 in tax credits from the New Hampshire Community Development Investment Program, which supports economic development goals in the Lakes Region.

MRP Manufacturing purchased a new facility in Pittsfield. MRP fabricates two lines of products: Pocketbook Grips for utilities and line-construction companies and mass air flow intake parts for the auto-tuning community.