NHBR About Town: Week of July 17, 2026
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The Merrimack Planning Board has approved plans for a new 123-room, 48,000-square-foot extended stay hotel at a site near the former Merrimack Hotel and Conference Center.
There are no immediate plans to demolish the unused hotel, since the new hotel planned by WoodSpring Hotels will be constructed nearby on two subdivided acres at 4 Executive Park Drive.
Each room will include a kitchenette with a refrigerator, cooktop, microwave, sink and workspace.
WoodSpring operates more than 200 hotels in 32 states, but this is the company’s first in New Hampshire.
Meanwhile, the future of the former Merrimack Hotel remains up in the air event after its purchase for $1.26 million by 4 Executive Park Drive Realty LLC.
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
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A decade after buying the property to redevelop it into a new generation of vacation cabins, the owner of Presidential Mountain Resort LLC (PMR) in Bethlehem has filed for bankruptcy protection in New York’s federal court, claiming more than $13 million in liabilities owed.
Failure to restore ACA tax cuts will only make things worse, according to U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan
One of the things I enjoy most about working with New Hampshire business owners is hearing what they’re building toward. Whether it’s growth, succession or greater stability, our conversations are almost always about the future.
For many business owners, building wealth is closely tied to the success of the company. But as revenue grows and priorities shift, it can be difficult to know how much cash to keep available, how much to reinvest and when to begin planning for longer-term goals.
Succession planning for your business goes beyond naming the next leader. It involves preserving continuity for your employees and customers, as well as supporting the company’s long-term success.
As we close out Q2 and review the year so far, there are several interesting dynamics at play.
Londonderry’s Town Council is at odds over legal matters pertaining to hiring outside law firms to handle complaints and allegations of misconduct against the town manager.