Author: Bob Sanders

New Hampshire’s 2018 economic preview

Workforce needs continue to dampen a strong business climate

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

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Manchester property values jump nearly 50%

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Attorney Jack Middleton made his mark in New Hampshire

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