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.
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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.
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.
More than 80 NH organizations actively support veteran employees via membership in the New Hampshire Veteran Friendly-Business Network.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Passing SB 276 will provide the push for the state to become a national hub of life sciences
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, 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.
New Hampshire should insist that its citizens receive surgery from properly trained surgeons by asking legislators to reject HB 349
HB 155 would cut the Business Enterprise Tax by 0.05%. On paper, that sounds “pro-business.” In reality, it’s a distraction that saves most businesses pennies while pulling an estimated $23 million out of an already strained state budget, says small business owner Jesse Lore.
As 2025 comes to an end, many Granite Staters are feeling the same things. Groceries cost more. Housing costs and property taxes are up. Health care is harder to afford and access.
How to build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem
Achieving financial independence — that is, living comfortably while knowing your money will last — is a goal shared by many.
Real estate transactions in New Hampshire invariably carry tax consequences. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or advisor, thoughtful tax planning is critical to preserving value and avoiding costly missteps.
Since 2020, our research team at the University of New Hampshire — the New Hampshire Youth Retention Initiative (YRI) — has been studying how young people view the Granite State as a place to live, learn and work.
The people of New Hampshire are facing unprecedented economic challenges — no one has been spared from rising grocery bills, increased rent and utility costs, and even higher car insurance premiums.
When I started my first business in 1982, I didn’t know exactly where the journey would lead. What I did know was that I wanted to build something lasting, something rooted in innovation and capable of creating good jobs.