Bensonwood delivers high-performance education center for Beaver Brook Association
The new facility marks a major milestone for Beaver Brook Association and a strategic investment in its dual mission of conservation and education
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Identifying mental health needs in the workplace
The new report by Lyra Health reveals that 1 in 3 employees feels they are merely surviving, while half of the workforce struggles to stay engaged. This webinar explores the legal, ethical, and clinical considerations of mental health in the workplace and how employers can foster a culture that supports both employee well-being and the bottom line.
Join us for this free webinar on Thursday, April 16.
Leadership Unscripted
It’s easy to assume top CEOs have flawlessly navigated their careers, but the reality is often much messier. Join us for an unfiltered morning with the senior executives who didn’t just lead companies—they built cultures and shaped New Hampshire’s business landscape. Come hear the candid stories behind their journeys, from the high-stakes wins to the challenges that became their greatest turning points.
Join us at The Rex Theatre in Manchester on Thursday, June 4
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
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.
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.
NH WARN: what employers need to know about layoff notices
Workforce reductions are never easy. Whether driven by economic uncertainty, industry shifts or strategic restructuring, layoffs can be some of the most difficult decisions business leaders face. At the same time, workforce reductions carry legal obligations that are easy to overlook, particularly under state law. In New Hampshire, one of the most misunderstood of those obligations is the state’s WARN Act.
New administrator of YDC fund confirmed
Nearly nine months after a controversial change to the Youth Development Center abuse claims process pushed the administrator from his job and stalled the proceedings for survivors, the fund now has a new leader.
(Opinion) Opportunity Zones 2.0: Other states are getting ready, is New Hampshire?
With the permanent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act this past summer, Opportunity Zones (OZ) are being reset, and with it, an opportunity for New Hampshire to shape what comes next. The question is whether we’re ready and whether municipalities, developers and state leaders are aligned to act.
(Opinion) Businesses are part of the village that stops child abuse and neglect
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. New Hampshire Children’s Trust (NHCT), in collaboration with our national partner, Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA), uses this month as an opportunity to spread awareness about ways to stop child abuse and neglect before it happens.
(Opinion) Is supporting employee wellness worth the cost?
It is likely that individual health is one of the core drivers of our economy and productivity. Seeing the potential value of employers investing in wellness may even seem straightforward. Trickier however, might be finding affordable and appealing ways to do this amid the tight margins and self-reliant cultures of agriculture and natural resources sectors.
Outdoor recreation is economic infrastructure
New Hampshire has long acknowledged outdoor recreation as an asset. We speak of it in terms of quality of life, tourism appeal and regional character. That framing, while not inaccurate, is no longer sufficient.
Cook on Concord: Ways to cope with chaos
Whenever I think he cannot get worse, he does. The “he” in question is the occupant of the White House, and his unprecedented and inappropriate actions.
What can AI do for me?
It seems everybody is talking about AI (artificial intelligence). Some think it will save us, and others think it will destroy us. I think the truth lies somewhere in the middle.
The Bottom Line: Unitil, The Rubber Group and Connection
A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide
