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
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NOAA building at UNH seen as ‘transformative’ for NH
The new building in Durham’s western edge will anchor a 60-acre, mixed-use project of academic, corporate, government, residential and entertainment uses.
Child care and state-owned land updates coming to NH Zoning Atlas
The New Hampshire Zoning Atlas continues to deepen its knowledge and utility with two updates having to do with child care and state-owned property. The child care element seeks to reflect changes to local regulations for both family and center-based care as a result of the latest legislative action on the issue.
Federal and state housing legislation wrestle with affordability crisis
As Granite Staters eye ever-increasing purchase prices for a single-family home, state and federal policy makers wrestle with solutions that create more housing supply. Among them is bipartisan federal legislation on housing that is being held hostage by President Donald Trump’s fixation on a bill that would require voters to provide proof of citizenship with such documents as U.S. passports or birth certificates.
Manchester and Nashua: Best bang for the buck in NH
Two New Hampshire cities are among the 10 best-run cities in the country, according to a WalletHub analysis of U.S. communities where residents get the most bang for their taxes. Manchester was rated No. 3, while Nashua was close behind at No. 5., based on a “Quality of Services” score that WalletHub developed using 36 metrics across six key service areas — financial stability, education, health, safety, economy and infrastructure/pollution.
While New Hampshire tops child well-being rankings again, overall progress is mixed
For the fourth consecutive year, New Hampshire took the top spot in a national ranking of child well-being.
CMS approves budget for GO-NORTH, the state’s federally funded rural health program
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved New Hampshire’s spending plan for a large tranche of federal money that will go toward rural health initiatives, state officials announced Thursday.
‘Barn Raiser’ celebrates NH’s outdoor industry
Hosted by the Granite Outdoor Alliance, an organization set on uniting and advancing the key players in New Hampshire’s outdoor industry, this year’s sold-out Barn Raiser on June 10 reflected the breadth of the outdoor sector, bringing together public officials, business leaders, recreation providers and nonprofit representatives, among other key figures.
NH welcomes Gen Z’ers — affordability challenges await
A new report says an influx of new Granite Staters is coming primarily from neighboring Massachusetts, and most of them are younger, part of Gen Z, the cohort of people born roughly between 1997 and 2012. But another report says the newbies, like already established residents here, face affordability challenges when it comes to housing and child care.
Bipartisan group seeks discussion and legislation on key NH issues
The recently formed New Hampshire Forum has been whittling down — from 18 to four to one or two — important issues that will be addressed in the 2027 session of the state Legislature.
