NHBR About Town: Week of May 8, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
Author: Audrey G. Young
The Latest: Week of May 8, 2026
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Rindge Zoning Board approves special exceptions for 52 new housing units off Route 119
The Rindge Zoning Board approved two special exceptions for connected development projects, which plan for a total of 52 new housing units off of Route 119.
Costco targets 2027 opening at former Fox Run Mall site
Costco officials revealed plans to open an 820-parking space membership warehouse club, 16-pump fuel station and tire center at the future Seacoast Landing, the first known tenant of Torrington Properties’ plan for the former Mall at Fox Run and Newington Park Shopping Center.
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
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…
Remote control
Proposals gaining traction in Concord would weaken local government
Establishing goodwill
Have you noticed some “improvements” make things worse?
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
Common Man Roadside expands with new Concord location
The Common Man Roadside franchise is expanding again, this time on Manchester Street, less than a mile away from their sit-down restaurant in Concord.
Take 5: Amazon investments, AI skills and U.S. democracy
NH Business Review's biweekly snapshot of business and industry statistics
Federal regulators visit New Hampshire to encourage brownfields redevelopment
Federal officials visited Manchester this week, aiming to generate excitement about long-running efforts to clean up and redevelop contaminated land.
Pumping up the New Hampshire brand
State teams up with Granite State companies for Made in NH campaign
Pay gaps and workforce dynamics across New Hampshire
Women in New Hampshire are earning less than men and are less likely to be in the workforce, which can have major implications for family finances and the state’s economy.
Q&A with Rob Whitten and Jane Lo, co-founders of p!ng, a robotic coffee shop drive-thru
Rob Whitten and Jane Lo want to speed up that line of cars that snakes around a coffee shop. With P!ng, they’re updating the traditional drive-thru model by replacing human servers with robotic automation and moving orders from speaker boxes to smartphone apps.
On course for growth
Fueled by a spike during the pandemic, golf continues to gain traction in NH
Inflation hit magical target in early 2026; then the war started
It was brief, even fleeting, but for the first three months of 2026, the average, annualized rate of inflation in New England was 2%.
Reinventing the Drive-Thru Experience
The two founders of P!ng used their backgrounds in complex robotics and product development to revolutionize the coffee shop drive-thru experience
Robust spring market pushes NH home prices higher
Just how high can prices go? Is another record-breaking price threshold in the offing?
Commercial real estate broker David Choate looks back on 35-year career
NH Business Review interviewed Choate at the International Marketplace, located at the Pease International Tradeport, where Choate helped negotiate many deals over the years.
New initiative seeks workers and tourists to Monadnock region
The collaborative has some 475 members spread across communities in the region and representing a broad range of business, health care and education interests.
NH Fidelity employees returning to Merrimack campus full time
Fidelity Investments announced Wednesday that New Hampshire is one of four Fidelity sites that will transition to a full-time, on-site schedule beginning in September
NHBR About Town: Week of April 24, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest: Week of April 24, 2026
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
North Country Healthcare report listening sessions
North Country Healthcare on Monday, April 13, released a report summarizing feedback from a series of community listening sessions held earlier this year across the region, highlighting widespread concern about access to care, staffing and communication, along with strong support for keeping local hospitals open.
Morrison Hospital Association files for bankruptcy
Morrison Hospital Association, a nonprofit senior care provider in northern New Hampshire, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection April 10, citing mounting debt — including a nearly $23 million federal loan — and lingering financial effects from the COVID-19 pandemic.
2026 M&A market expectations
After two choppy years for dealmakers, 2026 is starting with a very different tone, one that many business owners have been waiting for. While the past few years brought tariff swings, interest rate volatility and a cautious lending environment, the fundamentals are shifting in a way that increasingly favors sellers, especially those in the lower-middle-market (LMM).
What does ‘business-friendly’ actually mean?
New Hampshire should be a place where businesses have every structural advantage to compete and grow — built on the workforce, infrastructure and policies that make it the best state in the nation to…
Cindy Rosenwald, the no. 2 Senate Democrat in New Hampshire, announces retirement
State Sen. Cindy Rosenwald, who represents Nashua and serves as the Senate deputy minority leader, announced earlier this month she won’t seek re-election in November, putting a cap on a 22-year career in state politics.
Master Leadership: Managing your energy
A regulated nervous system supports clarity, perspective and intentional action. Leadership effectiveness isn’t only cognitive; it’s embodied.
(Opinion) Special rules for crypto pose unacceptable risks
As crypto moves into the mainstream, led by crypto companies and fintech startups seeking to capitalize on this economic moment, there have been numerous calls to forgo existing standards in the name of strengthening innovation in the marketplace.
(Opinion) Celebrating impact during Community College Month
Community College Month will be recognized across the nation in April. Here in New Hampshire, there is much to celebrate.
(Opinion) We aren’t building a workforce pipeline; we’re waiting for it
Across New Hampshire, the conversation about workforce shortages sounds familiar: We can’t find people.
(Opinion) The Merrimack Valley runs on trust, not just transactions
Today’s consumers don’t just want convenience. They expect it, whether it is speed, digital tools, quick answers, and the ability to do routine tasks from their phones.
Cook on Concord: Time flies and world perspectives
Honoring a local centenarian; traveling abroad while war rages nearby
A season worth supporting
Beyond the anticipation of tee times and open fairways, the golf industry in northern New Hampshire is navigating a more complicated landscape than many realize. Like much of the economy, it is emerging from a post-COVID surge and settling into a new, less certain normal.
The Bottom Line: Planet Fitness, White Mountains Partners and Albany International
A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide
Swings in the global energy market reach NH
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.
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NHBR About Town: Week of May 8, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest: Week of May 8, 2026
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Rindge Zoning Board approves special exceptions for 52 new housing units off Route 119
The Rindge Zoning Board approved two special exceptions for connected development projects, which plan for a total of 52 new housing units off of Route 119.
Costco targets 2027 opening at former Fox Run Mall site
Costco officials revealed plans to open an 820-parking space membership warehouse club, 16-pump fuel station and tire center at the future Seacoast Landing, the first known tenant of Torrington Properties’ plan for the former Mall at Fox Run and Newington Park Shopping Center.
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.”
