New Hampshire Business Review - Oct. 6, 2023

October 6, 2023

Kennebunk doctor accused of overprescribing opioids seeks to dismiss case

Shawn P. Sullivan-Portsmouth Herald,

Faced with multiple charges of overprescribing opioids to patients, a local doctor is seeking to have the case against her thrown out of court.

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Michaela Towfighi-Concord Monitor, Geoff Forester-photographer-Concord Monitor,

Winter emergency housing construction on Pleasant Street in Concord, NH for homeless continues as winter approaches

Facing a struggling economy

Phil Sletten,

Latest data shows median income fell behind inflation, tax credit expirations, increased poverty

(Opinion) Community banks can build on customer loyalty

Tricia Duchesneau,

Community banks can build on customer loyalty because they are focused on customers’ needs, not the needs of public shareholders.

Down to Business Primary Edition: Doug Burgum

Mike Cote,

Down to Business Primary Edition: Q&A with North Dakota's Governor, Doug Burgum asking him questions related to New Hampshire

(Opinion) Workplace mental health: What do employees want?

Debra LeClair,

NN Businesses for Social Responsibility, heard directly from employees throughout NH on the topic of mental well-being in the workplace.

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Studies show gig workers less emotionally invested than full-time employees

UNH Leadership,

As gig economy continues to grow, so do questions about how this type of nontraditional work compares to full-time work arrangements.

Get to know designer Matthew Mead

Tricia Soule,

Author, designer, photographer and entertaining expert Matthew Mead is one of the original influencers for "remote work".

(Opinion) Schools should cultivate sense of belonging every day

Jacob A. Bennett,

Jacob A. Bennett wants to purpose that every day of every school year should make students have a feeling of belonging

New voting machines for NH

Brad Cook,

NH currently only has one certified device available, the Accuvote device, which has been in use for about a quarter century.

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Petroleum energy prices are rising globally, and New Hampshire is not immune to this increase. Sharp upward pressures on prices, particularly for crude oil, pose a new challenge to household budgets in the Granite State.

Wilcox Industries eyes 12-story expansion called ‘gem of Newington’

Wilcox Industries, a military and law enforcement tactical equipment developer and manufacturer, is planning a major addition to its headquarters that would house partner businesses in the electrooptics industry.

Take 5: Outdoor recreation sector, fuel prices and remote workers

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SBA announces National Small Business Week 2026 award winners

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) earlier this month announced its 2026 New Hampshire Small Business Award winners.

CCSNH receives funding to fill growing workforce demands for energy contractors

The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) and Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) received approval for a $1.2 million Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) grant from the New Hampshire Executive Council to meet workforce needs for energy contractors.

Surviving ‘The Pitt’

Hit HBO medical drama underscores the impact of stress in the workplace

Q&A with Taylor Community President & CEO Michael Flaherty

Since Michael Flaherty joined Taylor Community as president and CEO more than a decade ago, the Lakes Region continuing care retirement community (CCRC) has grown to three sites, expanding form its Laconia flagship to locations in Wolfeboro and one in Meredith that it acquired from other providers.