Gym memberships, visits nearing pre-pandemic numbers around NH
Owners see a heartening return to fitness facilities as Covid concerns wane
Author: Brad Spiegel-Granite State News Collaborative
Supply chain issues have forced New Hampshire crafters to think ahead
Materials, shipping concerns make holiday season even more challenging
New Hampshire businesses await boost from in-person schooling
Restaurants, retailers that cater to students await return of their customers
New Hampshire nursing programs see more applicants
Pandemic seen as driving interest in pursuing a healthcare career
Business is booming for New Hampshire contractors
Last year some homeowners were wary of having strangers in the homes; this year, they’re eager to have renovation work done
New Hampshire gyms adapting to business during Covid-19
With people still cautious about working out in person, gyms and patrons are looking for new approaches.
Granite Staters flock to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing during pandemic
Outdoor recreation boom continues from spring and summer
New Hampshire retailers prepare for a different kind of Black Friday
Amid Covid restrictions, they’re getting creative about encouraging shoppers to think local
New Hampshire cruise-goers, travel agents, keep wary eye on coronavirus
Health and safety concerns keep industry on hold
New Hampshire ski areas prepare for a socially distanced season
Operators optimistic about season while implementing policies to keep skiers safe
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Panel: Prioritize mental health wellness at work
Mental health wellness is an important element in the workplace, according to a panel of experts convened by the NH Business Review in an April 16 webinar. Making accommodations for mental health issues — including depression, posttraumatic stress, even grief — can go a long way toward employee retention and prevention of potential legal issues.
(Opinion) A long overdue win for patients: what PBM reform means for New Hampshire
Congress recently passed meaningful reforms targeting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the middlemen who largely determine which medications patients receive and how much they pay.
ConvenientMD eyes primary care as next phase in accessible health care
ConvenientMD is trying to re-establish what it means to have a primary care physician — one that is accessible, that isn’t hurried by the stack of patients in the waiting room, that is focused on preventative care as much as continued care.
(Opinion) Is supporting employee wellness worth the cost?
It is likely that individual health is one of the core drivers of our economy and productivity. Seeing the potential value of employers investing in wellness may even seem straightforward. Trickier however, might be finding affordable and appealing ways to do this amid the tight margins and self-reliant cultures of agriculture and natural resources sectors.
C-Suite leaders share priorities at NH Life Sciences forum
Executive leadership from some of New Hampshire’s top life sciences companies gathered March 25 for New Hampshire Life Sciences’ (NHLS) third annual C-Suite Forum.
Littleton company aims for a big bite of the outdoor business
Adventure Ready Brands makes health and safety products at North Country industrial park
Executive Council pauses $773M federal rural health spending
The NH Executive Council paused the approval of $773 million in federal spending contracts for the “GO NORTH” rural health program Wednesday, March 4, putting the brakes on a major initiative of Gov. Kelly Ayotte after councilors said the contracts were rushed and needed more scrutiny.
Health issues are starting earlier in the workforce
Employer health benefits costs are rising faster than inflation and wage growth, putting continued pressure on employer-sponsored plans. According to KFF’s 2025 Employer Health Benefits Survey, per-employee benefit costs increased 6% in 2025, with another 6.5% increase projected for 2026.
The essential role of a health plan in New Hampshire
When families face a cancer diagnosis, mental health crisis, or any unexpected change in their health, the last thing they should worry about is navigating a complicated health care system. But for many, that is exactly what they face. Complex benefits, rising out-of-pocket costs and uncertainty about where to turn can add stress to already difficult moments.
