Small steps can lead to large dividends in downtown vibrancy
Vibrant downtowns are vital to New Hampshire’s economy, helping to attract and retain workers and fuel the cultural experiences that drive tourism. It is typified by a mix…
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Leadership Unscripted
It’s easy to assume successful CEOs had a clear path. They didn’t. As they retire, these Granite State leaders are pulling back the curtain on what it really took to get there. Years of high-stakes decisions, unexpected pivots, and hard-earned lessons — shared candidly at the close of their careers.
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Bill on housing restrictions on dead-end roads moves forward
Concord has a restriction when it comes to new dead-end streets: no more than 1,000 feet.
Tax returns illuminate how Granite Staters make money
During the last three months, hundreds of thousands of Granite Staters filed federal income taxes for Tax Year 2025.
5 financial tips to growing your business
Business growth is exciting. A big contract comes through, a new customer relationship takes off or marketing is delivering the results you expected. Financing can be a critical resource to sustain the growth. But from a lender’s perspective, growth financing is about more than momentum. The real question is whether the business can support that growth — and repay the debt that may come with it.
(Opinion) Why New Hampshire should lead the blockchain economy
TECHNOLOGY By: Rep. Keith Ammon I recently returned from the D.C. Blockchain Summit, where I had the opportunity to sit on a panel alongside policymakers and industry leaders from across the country. One thing was clear: States are no longer…
(Opinion) Beyond the headlines: NH’s economy remains strong, but workers are losing ground
Turn on the news and you’ll see hundreds of headlines like this: “A recession is guaranteed. But when?” Or this: “America is heading for a recession — and it may be the worst yet.”
(Opinion) Early detection saves lives and brings down health care costs
The New England Council recently hosted a forum in Boston exploring some of the incredible innovation in our region focused on the early detection of diseases. We heard about some of the remarkable advances in technology that are enabling earlier detection of everything from cancer to Alzheimer’s disease.
(Opinion) Medicaid is a lifeline in New Hampshire. We shouldn’t be undermining it
In medicine, we are trained to diagnose problems at their source. If a patient presents with symptoms, we look beyond the surface to understand the underlying cause. The same principle applies to our health care system — and right now, the diagnosis is clear.
Love your enemies
I worry about our country. While there are many challenges, I believe the most fundamental is the decline in kindness, respect, humility and decency in how we treat others. Much of it is centered around politics, but not exclusively
The preventative approach
Mental health literacy as a workplace sustainability strategy
Cook on Concord: Rays of hope
Recent nonprofit celebrations underscore great work in the Granite State
Remote control
Proposals gaining traction in Concord would weaken local government
Commission sets sights on UNESCO recognition for Mount Washington
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, Egypt’s Great Pyramids, Arizona’s Grand Canyon … and New Hampshire’s own Mount Washington?
ApprenticeshipNH reports increasing popularity of pre-apprenticeships
On April 9, 2026, ApprenticeshipNH, a workforce training program of the Community College System of NH (CCSNH), partnered with area employers to host the “Pre-Apprenticeship Connection Summit” at NHTI – Concord’s Community College.
Vail says it will provide tax-free options for ski pass holders who only plan to ski in NH
Vail Resorts says it will provide tax-free options for Epic Pass holders who only plan to ski at its New Hampshire ski areas next winter.
The Bottom Line: TDS Telecommunications, Unitil and Albany
A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide
