New Hampshire Business Review - March-16 2018

March 16, 2018

NH Business Review Staff

A period of transitions

Brad Cook,

Remembering the impactful lives of several influential people

Is retail becoming a relic?

Ron Bourque,

To survive, brick-and-mortar stores should make it easier and more pleasant for customers

We don’t kill industries

Jordan Bean,

But millennials are creating change through new mindset, lifestyle and purchasing patterns

Don’t shortchange SLRP

Tess Stack Kuenning,

Why it’s essential to increase funding for the State Loan Repayment Program for health care providers

Northern Pass rejection is another sign of NH NIMBYs

William Murray,

The term “going the distance,” usually associated with making progress, takes on a different meaning after New Hampshire officials moved to block a plan that would have allowed transmission lines to traverse the Granite State and bring more than 1,000…

Why do you wish to see more children killed?

NH Business Review Staff,

To the editor: I just read the March 2-15 edition and observed much verbosity and rocks being thrown about guns with very few facts involved in a most of the paper. So why does NHBR wish to see more children…

The SEC’s ‘lazy’ Northern Pass ruling

NH Business Review Staff,

To the editor: New Hampshire is CLOSED for Business Over the last few months there has been a lot of attention focused on New Hampshire’s bid for an Amazon facility, and an effort to portray New Hampshire as a great…

New Hampshire’s impeachment crisis of 2000

David Steelman, John Cerullo,

Fallout from the move in 2000 to oust Chief Justice David Brock reverberates to this day

Hiring and documentation

Beth A. Deragon,

Take time to know the DOL requirements when taking on a new employee

Q&A with former VA Secretary Bob McDonald

Jeff Feingold,

Bob McDonald, former chairman, president and CEO of Procter & Gamble and Veterans Affairs secretary under President Obama, will be the keynote speaker at the March 28 forum, ‘The Real Cost to Business: the Mental Health and Addiction Crisis.’

More news from NHBR:

(Opinion) A long overdue win for patients: what PBM reform means for New Hampshire

Congress recently passed meaningful reforms targeting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the middlemen who largely determine which medications patients receive and how much they pay.

ReGen Valley Tech Hub partners with NH Housing, Manchester chamber on May 12 housing summit

The ReGen Valley Tech Hub is partnering with New Hampshire Housing and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce to address the state’s housing shortage, convening a regional summit May 12 at the University of New Hampshire Manchester, organizers announced April 15.

Velcro plans to move Manchester manufacturing to Somersworth

Velcro Companies plans to consolidate textiles manufacturing from its Queen City site to its production facility in Somersworth but is committed to remaining in New Hampshire, the company said Monday. Velcro, which has operated in Manchester for nearly 70 years, is the only U.S. manufacturer of textile hook and loop fasteners.

ConvenientMD eyes primary care as next phase in accessible health care

ConvenientMD is trying to re-establish what it means to have a primary care physician — one that is accessible, that isn’t hurried by the stack of patients in the waiting room, that is focused on preventative care as much as continued care.

What employers need to know about new workplace rule interpretation

NLRA guidance contains a more employer-friendly view

Digital Identity Security And Protection Strategy Latch

The compliance trap in lead-generation services

This article outlines key considerations for U.S.-based companies that offer lead-generation services — i.e., selling lists of contact information for use in marketing or direct outreach.

NHBR About Town: Week of April 10, 2026

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Ask the Experts: Planning is paramount for wills, trusts and estates

Planning for the future, particularly as a business owner, requires more than a simple will. Our panelist of professionals explore the fundamentals of estate planning, from choosing between wills and trusts to preparing for incapacity and business succession. Their insights highlight how thoughtful planning can protect assets, reduce legal complications, maximize financial benefits and ensure your wishes are carried out for both family and business interests.

New Hampshire Business Review - March-16 2018

A period of transitions

Is retail becoming a relic?

We don’t kill industries

Don’t shortchange SLRP

Northern Pass rejection is another sign of NH NIMBYs

Why do you wish to see more children killed?

The SEC’s ‘lazy’ Northern Pass ruling

New Hampshire’s impeachment crisis of 2000

Hiring and documentation

Q&A with former VA Secretary Bob McDonald

More news from NHBR:

(Opinion) A long overdue win for patients: what PBM reform means for New Hampshire

ReGen Valley Tech Hub partners with NH Housing, Manchester chamber on May 12 housing summit

Velcro plans to move Manchester manufacturing to Somersworth

ConvenientMD eyes primary care as next phase in accessible health care

What employers need to know about new workplace rule interpretation

The compliance trap in lead-generation services

NHBR About Town: Week of April 10, 2026

The Latest: Week of April 10, 2026

Ask the Experts: Planning is paramount for wills, trusts and estates

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