Author: Bob Sanders

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

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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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.

Promoting NH’s outdoor economy will take better coordination, report says

New Hampshire’s outdoor economy is active and evolving, but the systems that support it have not kept pace, according to a new report by the Granite Outdoor Alliance. “Grounded Growth” was culled from three roundtables hosted by industry businesses around the state where 62 stakeholders from business, manufacturing, conservation, workforce and the public sector discussed challenges and opportunities shaping New Hampshire’s outdoor economy.

Gas prices cause NH economic indigestion

New Hampshire is feeling some economic indigestion at the start of the summer season, and the main culprit is gas. Six in 10 (61%) of respondents to a new University of New Hampshire polls are worried about the current and future price of gas, and a clear majority put the blame on President Donald Trump.