New Hampshire’s 2018 economic preview
Workforce needs continue to dampen a strong business climate
Author: Bob Sanders
New Hampshire family leave plan praised at forum in Bow
Business owners gather to discuss merits of House bill
NH rep seeks to repeal state timber tax
But attempt to repeal constitutionally mandated levy would create ‘a huge problem’
Republicans reject business tax breaks in NH Senate panel vote
Lawmakers recommend sending to study bills to aid startups, workforce programs
Executive pay stirs discontent among iCAD shareholders
40 percent vote against compensation package in ‘say on pay’ vote
New Hampshire bankruptcies up slightly in November
145 individuals and businesses file for protection
620 New Hampshire tech jobs on the chopping block at Liberty Mutual
But company says addition of new positions could soften the blow
Sexual harassment and the system
What happens when a complaint is filed in NH?
Americans for Prosperity Foundation: NH should dump energy-efficiency efforts
Organization’s new report backs nuclear, coal and Northern Pass
Event puts NH's aging workforce on display
Panelists agree, employer involvement is essential to attract young talent and retain older professionals
State unveils in-depth health plan comparison website
Insurance Department portal includes comparison of networks, deductibles, quality
NH landlords up in arms over House panel’s changes to lead remediation bill
New proposal would substitute grant program with loan guarantees
Ruger sales, income shot down in 3rd quarter
Year to date, revenue has fallen nearly $100 million
NH personal bankruptcies increase in October
But fewer businesses file for protection
Family leave bill clears New Hampshire House panel
‘New Hampshire approach’ includes opt-out provision
Mild summer hits Unitil’s third-quarter income
Electricity sales down, gas sales up as quarterly revenue rises
House panel votes to eliminate RGGI energy-efficiency funds
Committee also supports lessening renewable energy standard
Region’s renewable needs spark a NH solar surge
Proposed new projects would swell state’s total capacity
NH House panel OKs corporate jet fee cuts
Committee also backs reduced registration for out-of-state truck fleets
NH House panel to weigh energy-efficiency charge opt-out bill
Bill would let businesses choose not to pay System Benefits Charge
New Hampshire won’t join Clean Power plan suit – at least not yet
Associate AG: ‘The final rule has not come out yet, so it is not fully baked’
Here’s why NH won’t land Amazon
In an ever-escalating interstate subsidy war, the Granite State lacks the firepower
NH clean tech ‘confusion’ debated at Energy Summit
Conflicting legislative initiatives faulted by industry
New Hampshire gets good ranking, but picture is mixed on business taxes
Tax Foundation report gives state low marks for BPT, property and unemployment taxes
Total New Hampshire bankruptcies fall in September
But business-related filings rise compared to August
New Hampshire’s unhealthy confusion
Rising costs hamstring state’s health market
New Hampshire lawmakers grill proponents of proposed tax credit proposal
Skepticism greets investment firms urging passage of $60 million plan
NH Insurance Department readies online health tool for businesses
New site is designed to help employers make decisions on health coverage
Harvard Pilgrim deal to expand North Country coverage
Four NH hospitals to be designated low-cost providers as insurers
NH House panel weighs changes to state’s aircraft fees
Discussion focuses on how to make state more competitive with Mass.
UK sustainable investment firm to acquire New Hampshire-based Pax
Deal ‘puts us in a nice situation for expansion,’ says Portsmouth-based firm’s CEO
‘Behind the curve’ on imports
Why is NH’s foreign trade zone so underused?
Decline in New Hampshire’s uninsured slowing
New figures show 5.9 percent of population has no health insurance
NH set to join multistate probe of Equifax
Nearly half the state’s population affected by data breach
For fifth consecutive year, NH workers’ comp costs fall
Premiums should follow suit after 13.3 percent decrease
New Hampshire bankruptcy filings jump in August
18 percent annual increase recorded for month
Pro-NAFTA report finds New Hampshire economy gains from treaty
Business Roundtable urges U.S. to expand, not scrap, agreement
Possible tariff puts NH solar firms on edge
Pending U.S. ruling seen as possible job killer
New Hampshire economy hindered by its aging businesses
Number of startups has fallen by 50% since 1988
NH's new business development tax break takes effect, to little fanfare
Dover, Conway say they’re ready to give it a try, but word mostly remains to get out
NH’s RGGI deal maintains state’s energy course
But two state bills propose significant changes
Small businesses find power in co-op numbers
Membership organizations offer ‘empowerment and hope’
200 New Hampshire businesses to split $7 million in 2017 R&D tax credits
Newly raised cap gives firms a much bigger piece of the pie
Bottomline’s subscription strategy gaining ground
Firm reports another net loss, but grows confident in changing revenue stream
Benson is back on the board of Planet Fitness
Former governor, a franchise owner, returns as director after two years
Former Performance Sports bankruptcy plan finally emerges
Few details spelled out in sports equipment company’s filing
Sturm Ruger faces 22 percent decline in year-over-year revenue
Attributes second quarter drop to retailers overstocking in anticipation of Clinton win
Independent spirit breeds co-ops in NH
Business model can be found in a variety of industries
Connection’s business booms as enterprise sales dominate
Second quarter earnings smash previous records
Decline in personal bankruptcy filings slows
4 percent decrease deviates from double-digit drop since recession
More news from NHBR:
NH residential real estate: ‘Still very much a seller’s market’
While home prices might be moderating in other parts of the country, the median price of a single-family house in New Hampshire rose to $550,000 in August, the second highest price point this current year. That price is just $3,000 more than the $547,000 recorded in July, but it is $47,500 more than January’s $502,500. The highest median price in 2025 was $569,450, recorded in June and the most ever recorded in the state.
Pro-business groups back BEA commissioner continuing
3 of 5 Executive Council members oppose Taylor Caswell’s reappointment
Erin Creegan tapped as interim U.S. Attorney for New Hampshire
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has appointed Erin Creegan to serve as the interim U.S. Attorney for New Hampshire, following the resignation of Jay McCormack earlier this month.
Judge rules NH is not funding an adequate education
Superior Court Judge David Ruoff has once again ruled that the state has shirked its duty to fund an adequate education and this time further held that local school property taxes, which vary in rate from one municipality to another, are themselves unconstitutional.
Inquiries pressure BEA to explain Chinese water company Nashua purchase
Nashua mayor: ‘I don't think people generally understand that this company came to Nashua as part of a state economic development initiative.’
Solar advocates throw shade on $43.5 million grant clawback by Trump
Solar advocates in New Hampshire — backed by the congressional delegation — are denouncing a Trump White House decision to claw back $48.5 million already promised to the state to fund solar energy projects for low-income residents.
Pro-business groups back BEA commissioner's reappointment
As Taylor Caswell’s reappointment as commissioner of the N.H. Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) hangs in the balance, two independent statewide economic-related associations are standing with him and saying he should keep his job. The presidents of the New Hampshire Business & Industry Association (BIA) and Ski New Hampshire offered statements backing Caswell’s reappointment by the Executive Council.
Assessing this year’s State House housing initiatives: More could have been done
Housing stakeholders' criticism is directed largely at a new state budget that defunds or doesn't fund certain programs
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo praises Trump’s interventionist side
With the interventionist version of President Trump on the upswing, one of its most forceful cheerleaders — former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo — took a recent victory lap in New Hampshire.
