New Hampshire bankruptcies remain in record-low territory
Only 42 filings recorded in February, only one more than record
Author: Bob Sanders
Sturm, Ruger reports another boom year with $730 million in firearms sales
Company reports income rose 73 percent in 2021
NH House panel rejects bid to loosen municipal zoning rules for housing
It also kills bid to let localities regulate single-use bags
Legislative Preview: The week ahead for New Hampshire lawmakers
Raft of vaccine legislation, other workplace bills on the agenda
Home sales slow in January, but median price still hovers near $400k
15.5% fewer Granite State homes were sold than 2021 as inventory continues to sink
Report ties NH’s lower immigrant population to tech workforce shortage
Nationally, they account for 25% of tech jobs, but in NH it’s 15%
Legislative Preview: the week ahead for New Hampshire lawmakers
Full House, Senate to vote on raft of bills
House Labor Committee hears argument over earned time measure
Panel also weight bills targeting employer vax policies
Littleton unit of Canada footwear firm sued over ‘Made in USA’ claim
Suit alleges ‘boots don’t fill the bill’
NH Senate bill seeks to tighten rules for forming manufactured housing co-ops
Opponents say ‘pretty simple bill’ would undermine affordable housing option
New Hampshire House bill would encourage ‘missing middle’ housing
Measure would ‘relegalize’ buildings with up to four units
Legislative Preview: The week ahead for New Hampshire lawmakers
Housing, energy and more Covid legislation up for hearings
Governor’s office a no-show at hearings to repeal nascent paid family leave plan
Hearings reveal little or no support for Sununu’s voluntary program
2022 starts with another new record low for New Hampshire bankruptcy filings
41 Granite Staters filed for protection in January
Legislative preview: The week ahead for New Hampshire lawmakers
Family and medical leave, tenant-landlord, Covid vax bills are on the agenda
NH Senate panel backs doubling eviction notice period in case of building sale
60-day window is ‘a good compromise,’ says committee chair
Broadband providers push Senate panel to reject expansion of municipal bonding ability
Committee OKs use of funds to tackle ‘cellular deserts’
New Hampshire Senate panel gets an earful over short-term rental bill
Measure would let communities regulate rentals, not ban them
Binnie reported looking to buy soccer team in England
Carlisle Capital founder said to offer over $37 million for Champions League club
Legislative preview: The week ahead for New Hampshire lawmakers
Vaccinations take center stage at House committee hearings
New Hampshire labor force continues to shrink as wages continue to rise
State’s unemployment rate fell to 2.6 percent in December
New Hampshire closes 2021 with big jump in median single-family home price
But number of homes actually selling plummeted again
Legislative preview: What’s coming up this week for New Hampshire lawmakers
Energy, environment and housing bills are up for hearings
NH House panel hears arguments for $250 million in tax cuts
Cuts to business, rooms and meals and communications taxes proposed
First-time unemployment claims in New Hampshire rise as 2022 begins
Post-holiday slump, supply chain woes could be causes
From tenant rights to workforce housing, New Hampshire lawmakers face a slew of real estate, construction measures
At least 35 bills affecting the industry coming up in the weeks ahead
NH House panel hears two bills to change how RGGI money is doled out
Measures seek to boost amount spent on energy efficiency, renewables
On the NH Legislature’s agenda this week
A roundup of key business-related legislation up for hearings
NH Senate to explore state-run health insurance exchange as session starts
Leftover bills also include child care compensation, unemployment overpayment measures
New Hampshire closes out 2021 with record low number of bankruptcy filings
45 individuals, no businesses, sought protection in December
Merrimack-based Atrium Medical announces hernia mesh settlement
Company’s Swedish parent reaches tentative deal in giant New Hampshire mass tort suit
Bill to bar employer vax mandates among first measures to face NH Legislature
Medicaid dental coverage, fluoridation ban also up for early votes
Bottomline Technologies exploring possible sale
In November, CEO said, ‘everything is on the table’
Uptick reported in New Hampshire first-time unemployment claims
507 Granite Staters file for benefits, almost 150 more than previous week
Minim reports 25 percent jump in sales with hope for Christmas boost
Company has high hopes for its latest networking products
NH real estate market tightens even more
Median price tops $400k again as inventory, closings continue to drop
New Hampshire bankruptcy filings continue to remain in record low territory
51 filed in November with monthly average of 62 for 2021
NH employment held steady in October
New unemployment claims, wages almost stagnant in latest report
Vapotherm reports big jump in third-quarter revenue
Income doesn’t follow suit as company sees $13.6 million loss
Pew study finds NH’s personal income growth lagged
Income increase in U.S. was 4%, but Granite State’s was 1.5%
Planet Fitness reports healthy jump in revenues for third quarter
Net income for the period rose 46 percent from last year
Sturm, Ruger defies industry slowdown with strong third quarter
Gunmaker reports 22 percent increase in sales
Mexican government sues Ruger, five other manufacturers for deaths, damages caused by trafficked firearms
Defendants accused of knowing about but ignoring smuggling
Allegro MicroSystems reports record quarterly growth
But Manchester company warns of supply chain constraints
NH unemployment claims continue their steady decline as wages rise
394 new filings reported in most recent data
Supply chain concerns cut both ways for Albany International
Company reports year-over-year increases in quarterly revenue
New Hampshire bankruptcies rise slightly but remain in historically low territory
54 individuals, businesses sought protection in October
Derry robotics firm parent mired in international patent fight
As IPO is launched, AutoStore Systems of Norway involved in suit-for-suit battle with industry rival
NH unemployment numbers imply the state’s workforce is shrinking
More people have left employment than filed for jobless claims
New Hampshire housing market shows signs of cooling, but it’s all relative
Total sales fell for fourth straight month, but inventory shortage worsened in September
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Rate has ticked up to 3% after hovering around 2% for two years
Hannah Grimes grant helps businesses dream big
The Hannah Grimes Center in Keene received $350K to support Monadnock Region microenterprises with training, mentorship, and small business growth.
NH’s coastal economy is short on miles, long on opportunity
Beyond beaches and seafood, NH’s 18-mile coast powers a thriving economy with tourism, marine industries, innovation, and global trade.
Trump administration sues NH, seven other states over voter files
The Trump administration’s Department of Justice is suing New Hampshire Secretary of State Dave Scanlan, arguing he is illegally withholding the state’s voter file from federal officials.
White River Junction VA Medical Center unveils $16M renovation
The Veterans Affairs Healthcare System celebrated the completion of a $16 million, 24,000-square-foot renovation of a medical surgical unit at the White River Junction VA Medical Center. The upgrade aims to provide accessible, modern health care for veterans, and make…
NH Supreme Court decision clarifies workers’ comp. death benefits
The NH Supreme Court ruled a firefighter’s spouse may file an independent workers’ comp death benefits claim, even if the worker’s own claim was denied.
New Easterseals Campus is a victory for veterans
Easterseals Military & Veterans Campus includes affordable housing, a conference center and a hub for nonprofits
Remote’s control
Remote work is now a permanent part of New Hampshire’s economy. About 16 percent of workers age 16 or older, or about 121,000 people, worked from home in 2024. That’s down from the pandemic peak of 19.3 percent in 2021, but still more than double the pre-pandemic rate of 7.3 percent in 2019.
