Lots of questions, few answers at first GT Advanced Technologies bankruptcy hearing
But details of the causes of Chapter 11 filing are discussed in secret
Author: Bob Sanders
Survey finds small N.H. businesses still unclear on ACA
Most are unaware of tax credits and requirements
GTAT asks for secret hearing in bankruptcy proceedings
‘Confidentiality obligations’ to a ‘third party’ cited
Apple’s name is missing from GT Advanced Technologies creditor list
Tech giant’s claims will be treated differently, bankruptcy filings say
‘Severe liquidity crisis’ prompted GTAT's bankruptcy
Effect of filing is clear so far, but cause remains a question
GT Advanced Technologies files for bankruptcy
Chapter 11 filing not a sign ‘we are going out of business,’ says CEO
Seven business-related N.H. bankruptcies filed in Sept.
Total filings more than August, but less than a year ago
Extreme Networks sees revenues up after Enterasys acquisition
But California firm sees bigger loss in fiscal year
N.H. Energy Summit takeaway: expect natural gas spikes again this winter
‘What we thought was very scary last fall may be even scarier this year’
Standex execs receive hefty raises
Salem conglomerate’s top officials earned a total of $10.8 million in 2014
Ex-employee sues N.H. DHHS over breastfeeding denial
Former child support officer was behind failed ‘Devon’s Law’ in last legislative session
At least 233,000 N.H. cards compromised in Home Depot data breach
NHBR analysis shows average of 11,600 cards compromised at each of 20 Granite State Home Depots
N.H.'s health coverage evolution
As ACA penalties become a reality, more offerings and coverage options await
Joey Kramer picks Durham Marketplace to debut new coffee line
N.H. store is first outlet where Aerosmith drummer’s single-serve cups are sold
Scott Brown’s Feb. comments raise questions about his online sales tax stance
At the time, he said, ‘I’m not sure what the answer is’ on imposing the tax
A mixed bag for GTAT in Apple’s big announcement
Apple Watch will have a sapphire screen, but new iPhone won’t
10 N.H. businesses file for bankruptcy in August
Total filings set a 25-year low for the month
Export-Import Bank has fans in N.H.
Local companies will lose business if the export credit agency is not renewed
ProPhotonix reports a smaller loss in first half
Sales, at $8.3 million, up 13 percent from 2013
Study: N.H.’s uninsured population drops by 22,000
Report finds shifting health insurance market in state
Standex profits fall, but confidence rises
Acquisition, restructuring costs take a bite out of Q4 earnings
N.Y. broadband firm takes a bigger step into N.H. market
FirstLight Fiber acquires G4 Communications to expand in Granite State
Report finds big drop in N.H. workers' comp payments
20% decrease in cash payouts found from 2008-12
Extreme Networks reports FY ’14 loss
Enterasys acquisition bites into Calif. firm’s earnings
Can N.H. ever build the ‘last mile’ of broadband?
Different approaches weighed to reach the 5% without access
Standex acquires aircraft engine company
Deal gives N.H. firm an even larger engineering unit
Acquisition costs hurt Performance Sports earnings
But Exeter firm likes its baseball, hockey market share
NH1 News readies big September launch
Binnie-owned company adds Kevin Landrigan, CNN veteran to its news staff
Bottomline sees revenues rise, but posts loss
CEO is ‘really pleased’ with performance
13 N.H. business-related bankruptcies filed in July
Monthly bankruptcy filings reach eight-year low
Longtime Concord reporter Kevin Landrigan laid off by Nashua Telegraph
Newspaper decides to shut its State House Bureau
Market Basket turmoil pushes N.H. staffing firm into bankruptcy
Supermarket chain battle is ‘latest blow’ for Bedford-based American Resource Staffing
GTAT eyes profits ahead, dismisses quarterly loss
Apple deal and investment in new technologies expected to pay off
Better late than never?
FairPoint tries to battle back in a transformed telecom market
Low quarterly numbers not indicative of iCAD’s future
Despite still recovering from debt restructuring, iCAD sees growth ahead
Windows XP refresh rate gives PC Connection temporary boost
Projects from large businesses and institutions beef up quarterly profits
Big second quarter gains for White Mountains Insurance Group
Fewer natural disasters and new investments bump up profits
Mid-year numbers make Centrix a sweet deal
While merger is finalized with Eastern Bank of Boston, Bedford-based Centrix Bank performs
FairPoint counting on big concession in union talks
Wage, benefit costs at heart of contract negotiations
iCAD buys two Calif. firms in $12.6m deal
Acquisitions would mean 40% increase in N.H. company’s revenues
Under the gun, Newport machining company files for bankruptcy
Delayed contract with Remington forces firm into Chapter 11
Subs sue Mass. construction firms over N.H. projects
Contractors owe back payment on completed work, they charge
New PSNH president brings a different tone to the job
Even opponents say Bill Quinlan is ‘a breath of fresh air’
N.H.-based ElectroCraft buys Indiana manufacturer
Dover-based maker of motors and sensors adds 300-employee firm to its operations
Standex sells a unit, buys another
Firm sheds American Foodservice and acquires frying equipment firm
N.H. foreclosure numbers continue to fall
May statistics way down from recession levels
16 N.H. business-related bankruptcies filed in June
But total filings continue their slide
Regulations bad business for N.H. companies
A new survey on business friendliness gives the state mediocre grades, though its rated overall best in New England
Major shifts at GT Advanced Technologies
The Merrimack-based technology firm is moving most of its sapphire fabrication to Ariz. while also expanding its electronics equipment line
Let it B2B
Business-to-business is N.H. economy’s ‘bright star’
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Guardrails, not barriers
NH Tech Alliance task force maps AI in New Hampshire
Tax amnesty
There are no magic wands in tax disputes, but the current New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration (DRA) tax amnesty program is about as close as it gets.
State lawmakers deny Nashua funding to buy Daniel Webster College site
The state Senate Finance Committee voted along party lines January 13 against a bill that would give Nashua $20 million to purchase the former site of Daniel Webster College. Four Republicans voted in favor and two Democrats against.
Legislative committee signs off on NH housing program repeal
Legislature also wrestles with the Business and Enterprise Tax, which has a direct effect on state revenues, and as it looks at how Meals and Rental Tax revenue is distributed and whether there should be an additional “Pillow Tax” on rentals
Legislative committee votes to repeal NH 'Housing Champions'
A state-run program that encourages communities to add much needed housing in New Hampshire, already defunded in the current budget, is on the precipice of disappearing altogether. The House Committee on Housing voted 10-8 on Jan. 20 to repeal the so-called Housing Champions program administered by the NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs.
Remembering Manchester's Bob Baines
Bob Baines, the former mayor of Manchester, past principal of Manchester High School West and current Manchester School Board member, died in Boston on Jan. 23 due to complications following heart surgery.
Nongfu Spring down to a trickle
It’s been a year since a Chinese water and beverage bottling company purchased commercial property in Nashua. Not much more is known now than it was then about the company’s intentions for the 337,391-square-foot building on 23 acres at 80 Northwest Blvd., purchased Jan. 31, 2025 for $67 million by a subsidiary of Nongfu Spring, a giant Chinese bottled water and beverage company.
Preparing for NH’s parental medical leave law
Now that 2026 is underway, New Hampshire employers should turn their attention to the state’s new Parental Medical Leave law (PML). Effective January 1, 2026, most employers with 20 or more employees are required to provide unpaid leave to allow employees to attend childbirth-related medical appointments, postpartum care and pediatric visits during a child’s first year.
NH rural health care faces challenges despite new grant
The federal government will give with one hand and take with another when it comes to New Hampshire’s rural health care system in 2026.
