Littleton company aims for a big bite of the outdoor business
Adventure Ready Brands makes health and safety products at North Country industrial park
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Former Ocean Spray CEO to serve as UNH commencement speaker
Tom Hayes, ‘87, former CEO of Ocean Spray, will deliver the commencement address at the University of New Hampshire undergraduate ceremonies on May 16. A respected leader in the food industry, with more than three decades of experience guiding major consumer brands, Hayes will offer words of inspiration to the class of ‘26.
Manchester’s Exacom acquired by Motorola Solutions
Exacom, which provides voice and multimedia recording and logging solutions for 911 emergency communications, has been acquired by Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Keene State College convenes national leaders to address future of occupational safety and construction workforce
Keene State College’s (KSC) Safety and Construction Sciences programs recently hosted a three-day summit that brought students, faculty, alumni and industry leaders from across the country to address the future of the occupational safety profession and the growing demand for qualified safety professionals.
Federal funding cuts prompts closure of Education Alliance for NH
The board of directors of the Education Alliance for New Hampshire (EANH) has voted unanimously to close the organization’s operations following the loss of significant federal funding that has historically supported its core college access programs, the organization said in a press release.
When the ‘Spaceman’ comes to town
Red Sox legend Bill Lee lands at Boys & Girls Clubs in Manchester
Interim director of military, veterans campus leads from the front
Lt. Col. Ana McKenna oversees new Franklin center
Q&A with the Head of investment strategy for Wilmington Trust, the wealth arm of M&T Bank Meghan Shue
Meghan Shue knew she wanted to work in finance as early as high school, setting a goal in college to land a job on Wall Street. But she faced a few curveballs, including a global financial crisis that hit just as she graduated with degrees in operations research and financial engineering.
NH population growth massed up by Bay State
The state owes its population growth, and some of the benefits it can bring, to its Bay State neighbor, according to a number of reports and analyses
Ayotte suggests leasing surplus state land for housing
Gov. Kelly Ayotte suggests leasing surplus state land for residential development to help curb New Hampshire's housing shortage and attract more workers to the state.
Home Sweet (Extra) Home: How ADUs and other alternatives can boost housing supply in NH
New Hampshire communities are grappling with housing shortages, rising costs and increasing demand. This webinar will highlight findings from New Hampshire Housing’s new guide to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and how they fit into the broader housing landscape.
NH economist lowers forecast for 2026
A key New Hampshire economist has trimmed down to 2.2% his forecast for the growth in the state's economy this for 2026, citing lackluster consumer confidence and the uncertainty of the U.S. war against Iran.
Take 5: Senior housing, entry-level hiring and AI
NH Business Review's biweekly snapshot of business and industry statistics
The Bottom Line: Planet Fitness, Skillsoft and Itaconix
A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide
Federal data: Outdoor recreation generates $4.2B for NH economy
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) earlier this month released its latest Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account data, reaffirming outdoor recreation as a major driver of New Hampshire’s economy and a significant contributor nationwide.
Executive Council pauses $773M federal rural health spending
The NH Executive Council paused the approval of $773 million in federal spending contracts for the “GO NORTH” rural health program Wednesday, March 4, putting the brakes on a major initiative of Gov. Kelly Ayotte after councilors said the contracts were rushed and needed more scrutiny.
Health issues are starting earlier in the workforce
Employer health benefits costs are rising faster than inflation and wage growth, putting continued pressure on employer-sponsored plans. According to KFF’s 2025 Employer Health Benefits Survey, per-employee benefit costs increased 6% in 2025, with another 6.5% increase projected for 2026.
