Author: Doug Hall

(Opinion) Stop trying to do more and start doing what matters

How leaders can use January to set their organization up for a successful year

(Opinion) Hard times ahead for many NH families

Three policy decisions from 2025 that will shape life in New Hampshire in 2026 and beyond

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.

Investing in youth

As of April 2024, roughly 30% of New Hampshire workers were over 55, and more than 210,000 residents are expected to reach traditional retirement age in the coming decade.

Lakes Region asks for pipeline expansion

When New Hampshire called for more housing, the Lakes Region answered, and development in several central cities and towns took off fast. Then, the gas ran out.

Hiding in plain sight

Loss of manufacturing jobs contributed to our housing crisis

Amid volatility, local economies can provide a model of stability

As we begin 2026, we face another set of choices about how to forge a future that enables us to navigate the continuing instability and volatility in our civic and economic lives.

Cook on Concord: 2026 starts with a bang

On the morning of Jan. 3, American air forces executed an extraordinary raid in Caracas, Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in their fortified home, brought them out of the country and ultimately to New York to face charges of drug trafficking.

The Bottom Line: Albany International Corp., Skillsoft and Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.

A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide

Take 5: lottery ticket sales, health care coverage, and WalletHub survey

NH Business Review's biweekly snapshot of business and industry statistics

Keene senior housing complex sold after court action

A senior housing complex in Keene that was millions in debt has sold, and the new owner says there will be no impact on residents.

Socha Companies celebrates opening of 9th Queen City townhouse development

Socha Companies, a family-owned business focused on delivering new construction townhome solutions to the Manchester area, marked its most recent development in the Queen City last month with a grand opening ribbon cutting at Boulder Way.

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New Hampshire to receive $200 million grant to address rural health needs

The grant was part of a $50 billion package awarded to all 50 states.

Clouds in the crystal ball for the 2026 economy

Entering 2025, the topline numbers for the New Hampshire economy were relatively strong.

3d Illustration Of A Judicial Hammer Held By The Hand Of An Artificial Intelligence Robot. Question Is, Is It A Good Or Wrong Idea. A New System Of Assessing Justice

iLawyer: artificial intelligence and the law

In 2024, computer programmers from DeepMind won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for developing an AI that predicts protein folding. If AI that is advanced enough to simulate protein folding (and allow programmers to win the world’s top chemistry prize) has arrived, is the law any more complicated? Why should lawyers invest time learning about various facets of the law to draft briefs or contracts, when they can task AI?

Old Farmer’s Almanac forecast calls for continued publication

The Old Farmer’s Almanac is having a banner year, selling more than 2.3 million copies and even going into a second printing.

Q&A with NH Fiscal Policy Institute Research Director Phil Sletten

Since 2016, Phil Sletten has served as research director for the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute, a nonpartisan independent policy research organization founded in 2009 that examines the state budget and state revenue, focusing on the impact on people with low and moderate income.

Legislative preview: Some housing bills would repeal last year’s advances

During the 2025 legislative session, housing advocates hailed new laws that seek to improve the housing supply in New Hampshire. Included among the legislation was the ability for homeowners to construct detached accessory dwellings units on their property, something local…

Darken the Pease Authority

A state report suggests transitioning functions to other state agencies

The Pulse: Power tripped

New Hampshire electricity sales stagnant during 2020s

Seacoast forum takes on housing issues

The Seacoast Board of Realtors on Jan. 14 convened a panel to discuss housing affordability, supply and solutions to address both concerns.

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Where does home affordability go from here?

Index of affordability in New Hampshire tied for poorest showing in 2025

(Opinion) Only trained surgeons should perform eye surgery

New Hampshire should insist that its citizens receive surgery from properly trained surgeons by asking legislators to reject HB 349

Cutting pennies from businesses while gutting NH’s future is bad policy

HB 155 would cut the Business Enterprise Tax by 0.05%. On paper, that sounds “pro-business.” In reality, it’s a distraction that saves most businesses pennies while pulling an estimated $23 million out of an already strained state budget, says small business owner Jesse Lore.

Tough times ahead for many NH families

As 2025 comes to an end, many Granite Staters are feeling the same things. Groceries cost more. Housing costs and property taxes are up. Health care is harder to afford and access.

The keys to collaboration

How to build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem

Understanding the new tax legislation

Achieving financial independence — that is, living comfortably while knowing your money will last — is a goal shared by many.

Real estate tax considerations in New Hampshire

Real estate transactions in New Hampshire invariably carry tax consequences. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or advisor, thoughtful tax planning is critical to preserving value and avoiding costly missteps.

Smart Young People Using Laptops, Digital Tablets And Textbooks Sitting In Row In Waiting Room.

NH needs a workforce farm system

Since 2020, our research team at the University of New Hampshire — the New Hampshire Youth Retention Initiative (YRI) — has been studying how young people view the Granite State as a place to live, learn and work.

Addressing health care affordability in New Hampshire

The people of New Hampshire are facing unprecedented economic challenges — no one has been spared from rising grocery bills, increased rent and utility costs, and even higher car insurance premiums.

Every big company starts small

When I started my first business in 1982, I didn’t know exactly where the journey would lead. What I did know was that I wanted to build something lasting, something rooted in innovation and capable of creating good jobs.

NHBR About Town: Week of December 19, 2025

Business and event happenings around the state of NH

The Latest: Week of December 19, 2025

The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community

(Opinion) PBM reform is the bipartisan solution patients need

Reform bill cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan would break the link between PBM compensation and drug prices

10 to watch in 2026

The top news stories of the year are already unfolding

Raising the bar

Civility in today’s workplace

Water country

Realtors are learning more about coastal conditions to better inform homebuyers

The Bottom Line: Nobis Group, BAE Systems and Skillsoft Global Knowledge

A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide

Take 5: health care coverage, eye surgery and unemployment situation

NH Business Review's biweekly snapshot of business and industry statistics

New Hampshire joins lawsuit against Uber, arguing ‘deceptive’ business practices

New Hampshire has joined 22 other states in signing onto a lawsuit against Uber, arguing the rideshare company was “deceptive” in selling and billing for its subscription service, Uber One, according to a press release from Attorney General John Formella’s office.

Warrenstreet Architects announces completion of Rockingham County municipal building

Warrenstreet Architects, Inc. recently announced the completion of the new Rockingham County Municipal Building, a 110,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility located at 94 North Road in Brentwood, NH.

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NH receives $8M in federal funding for child care, health care, recreation

Two New Hampshire child care centers will share more than $1 million in federal grants to expand and address the state’s child care shortage.

Merrimack Anheuser-Busch plant to close after 55 years

The Anheuser-Busch brewery on Daniel Webster highway will close in the company months after 55 years of operation in town.

Unmasking the myths

NH Fiscal Policy Institute breaks down misconceptions about the Granite State

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Grafton Regional Development Corporation launches Upper Valley Childcare Solutions Partnership

Grafton Regional Development Corporation (GRDC) has announced the launch of the Upper Valley Childcare Solutions Partnership, a seven-month regional initiative designed to address the Upper Valley’s acute shortage of quality, affordable child care.