NH bankruptcy filings dipped in October
Drop follows a slight increase in September
Author: Bob Sanders
NH Paid Family & Medical Leave Plan ‘culmination of an idea,’ governor says
Employers can sign up starting Dec. 1 for voluntary state program
Executive Council set to OK InvestNH affordable housing grants
$49.5 million to be awarded to 30 projects with over 900 affordable units
Planet Fitness pays $9.4 million to settle suit by ex-CFO
Drawn-out legal action stemmed from dispute over company’s value
Albany International’s revenue rises 12%
Despite ongoing Boeing MAX-related slowdown, defense-related sales boost third-quarter numbers
Where they stand
2022 candidates give their views on business issues
New Hampshire unemployment taxes set to drop, but some employers will see bigger decreases than others
Despite, touted 30 percent average cut, it’s not across the board
USDOL charges New Hampshire home health firm with anti-retaliation violations
Agency says owner pressured workers during ongoing kickback investigation
House panel endorses paper paychecks
Labor Committee nixes Senate bill that would have allowed employers to use payroll debit cards without employee OK
NYSE warns Vapotherm of delisting
Exeter medical equipment maker notified as stock price continues to plummet
Signs of housing market slowdown becoming reality in New Hampshire
With interest rates rising, homes remain on market longer – but median price is still up
NH legislative panel sets its sights on encouraging biomass use
House Science, Technology and Energy Committee endorses removing ‘thermal energy’ from renewable portfolio standards
Cuts in rooms and meals, communications taxes? Not likely
Chances aren’t good that the NH Legislature will cut the rooms and meals tax soon, no matter what happens in the coming election, given the recommendation of the outgoing House Ways and Means Committee
A way to stop the bleeding
How NH companies can reduce their energy bills
Ex-New Hampshire real estate broker sued over alleged embezzlement
Former partner in Meredith firm alleges illegal transfer of funds
NH bankruptcies rose in September
30 percent jump from 2021 was first annual increase since pandemic began
New Hampshire-based Connection charges IBM with failed software upgrade
In lawsuit, firm says it lost ‘millions’ in botched switch to new system
Cuts in rooms and meals, communications taxes? Doesn’t look like they’re coming
House Ways and Means panel casts doubt on 2023 reductions in levies
N. Conway restaurant owner admits to withholding tips, wages from workers
Company agrees to reimburse employees after U.S. Labor Department settlement
Shaheen leads charge to save key federal innovation funding for small business
With SBIR/STTR programs slated for sunset at end of month, senator sponsors legislation to make them permanent
For another month, NH bankruptcy filings remain at near-record low levels
But will inflation pressures put an end to trend?
Ex-Lonza employee seeks damages, charging sexual and racial discrimination
Move comes after Human Rights Commission faults company's ‘overcall culture and standard of behavior’
It’s getting down to the wire for InvestNH affordable housing applications
Developers face Sept. 2 deadline for state’s federally funded program
UPS employee charges sexual harassment, retaliation in lawsuit
Quality assurance auditor at Londonderry facility says she was fired after complaining to company
Daughter sues Salem nursing home over parents’ Covid deaths
Facility owner claims immunity from suit; seeks to move case to federal court
Rochester hospital sued over failure to provide interpreter services to deaf patient
Complaint says Frisbie Memorial failed to meet requirements of decade-old settlement
Annalee Dolls CEO accused of sexual harassment, firing employee after complaint was filed
Ex-employee charges company retaliated against her after turning to Human Rights Commission, EEOC
New Hampshire single-family home, condo sales fell in July
Median price remains up over the year, but drops $10k from June
Car dealership employee files Covid-related suit over firing
Parts specialist claims company took action after possible virus exposure
Sturm, Ruger sees big drop in sales as income falls over 50 percent
Second-quarter results come amid disappointing gun sales industry-wide, rising costs
Unemployment claims are steadily rising
But newly released numbers show a recent dip in filed claims
Bankruptcy filings still low in July
So far, New Hampshire averages 52 filings a month
Joshua Leavitt to plead guilty in PPP fraud case
Serial entrepreneur faces a maximum prison sentence of 30 years and a $1 million fine
Vapotherm Inc. is moving manufacturing operations to Mexico
As many as 500 worked for the Exeter-based manufacturer of breathing apparatuses at the end of last year.
Recent economic analysis shows uptick in wages, but longer work hours
Market sectors show increased employee wages but also the price of goods
Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH
Home sales and other stats from the NH Realtors Association
The decline and fall of NH House majority leader’s Mammoth Tech Inc.
Once over 500 employees strong, family-owned company now has none
Two new laws seek to boost solar energy development in New Hampshire
Governor signs bills to standardize utility connection fees, encourage solar for low-income users
NH reaches $500k Superfund cleanup cost deal; EPA takes legal action over contaminated Wilton site
Georgia Pacific agrees to pay state’s costs in ongoing cleanup; federal agency seeks access to former Abbott Machine site
With bill signing, New Hampshire convenience stores can offer keno
Governor also OKs cryptocurrency, Medicaid dental benefits legislation
With another record-low number of monthly bankruptcies, New Hampshire on track for a milestone year
Only 52 filings recorded in June, none by businesses
Hotel group’s Covid-19 insurance case now up to NH Supreme Court
Justices agree to hear insurers’ appeal of 2021 ruling in favor of S&S Hotels
Diluted ‘community toolbox’ affordable housing bill signed into law by governor
Omnibus HB 1661 also includes Burgess BioPower subsidy, local broadband grants
Auto parts distribution firm sued over alleged Covid violations, racist comments
Ex-employee charges retaliation by company
Sununu signs BPT cut, aid to municipalities into law
Governor also signs bill expanding number of hours teens can work
New Hampshire firm charged with export violations in shipments to Russia, Ukraine
U.S. attorney says falsely identified goods were sent between 2016 and 2019
As New Hampshire’s unemployment rate continues to fall, wages rise
But increase in pay has not been strong enough to match inflation
Littleton Coin CEO details exorbitant costs, requirements of Wayfair tax ruling
At U.S. Senate hearing, he describes hundreds of thousands dollars, hours spent simply to comply with complicated, unpredictable rules
NH median home price continued to climb in May as listings remain scarce
Median in state was $460,000, 14.6 percent higher than April
New Hampshire bankruptcies remain low
53 filings recorded in May, five fewer than April
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.
