Optimism, problem-solving in the Granite State
Over the past six months, I’ve interviewed more than 40 changemakers across New Hampshire and collected hundreds of stories of local solutions on problems as tough as granite.
New Hampshire Business Review - Feb. 14, 2025
NH interest and dividends tax repealed as of Jan. 1
Starting January 1, 2025, New Hampshire taxpayers are no longer subject to the New Hampshire Interest & Dividends Tax. The I&D tax was enacted in 1923 and assessed tax on interest and dividend income.
How to become a certified veteran-friendly employer
More than 80 NH organizations actively support veteran employees via membership in the New Hampshire Veteran Friendly-Business Network.
Investing with your values can make a positive impact
With the new year brings a time of reflection and a renewed sense of purpose. What can we do to make an impact this year? What can we do to better this world, not only for ourselves but for those around us?
Q&A: Hope for NH Recovery Executive Director Randy Stevens
After you listen to Randy Stevens describe his journey — from suffering sexual abuse as a young child through battling alcohol and drug addiction, to joining the military, to spending time in prison, to parenting children with another addict, to his initial refusal to accept help — you’re amazed that, somehow, he still made it to other side.
Laconia city council to review electric aggregation plan
On Jan. 9, members of Laconia’s electrical aggregation committee unanimously approved the final draft of the plan, and if adopted by the city council after a Feb. 10 meeting, the plan would be sent to the Public Utilities Commission for their review.
NH Business Notebook: Seed money leads to big gains for investors
An investment fund that awarded a total of $500,000 to a dozen New Hampshire technology startups earned its limited partners $4.65 on every dollar they put in, organizers say.
(Opinion) NH fuels life sciences by increasing R&D tax credit
Passing SB 276 will provide the push for the state to become a national hub of life sciences
REDC launches Building Roots Home Fund
The Regional Economic Development Center (REDC) announced the creation of the Building Roots Home Fund, a loan fund to support the development of new rental properties with a minimum of five units in New Hampshire.
Alene Candles recognized for culture of giving
Alene Candles, a full-service contract and private-label candle and home fragrance manufacturer based in Milford, NH, was among a group of central Ohio companies and leaders to receive a 2025 Pillar Award for Community Service.
