NHBR About Town: Week of January 16, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
Author: Emily Reily
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From making fabrics to creating human organs
United Therapeutics found the Millyard the perfect setting to help meet its core mission: that no one should ever die waiting for an organ. EwingCole principal Michael Ramus shared the company’s decision to open a corporate research and development facility…
Scanning the past, powering the future
Albacore Park hopes newest marine propeller inspection software will spark interest in STEM careers
New Hampshire’s bars, liquor stores reflect a trend toward healthier living
As dry-January-themed mocktails and nonalcoholic beverages take root in New Hampshire, local establishments say these alternative drinks can foster social inclusivity and bring healthy choices to customers’ bar tabs.
Fidelity’s Financial Literacy Day teaches local teens the ABCs of money
Providing financial education to those in the community who need it is a big part of Fidelity’s values
Everyone’s a target: Cyber threats keep businesses on alert
You don’t have to be a large company or work in a specific industry to face a cyber threat — everyone is a target.
Soles worth saving: NH’s cobblers keep a fading craft alive
As cobble shops dwindle, apprenticeships keep industry running
Getting behind the wheel
A new law that eases restrictions for veterans seeking their commercial driver’s license, along with additional CDL testing sites in New Hampshire, is geared toward lessening the national truck driver shortage, local officials and businesses say.
Shaping the future of AI
Artificial intelligence is no longer just on the horizon — it’s here, it’s moving fast, and it’s across all sectors of daily life. That’s the message that organizers wanted to convey about the limitless power of AI during SNHU's 2024 AI Summit.
Good vibrations
A handful of people relaxed in zero-gravity chairs as Jennifer Lamerand, a certified sound healer, stood behind a long table lined with tuning forks and round glass bowls of varying sizes and in saturated, bright colors.
Fold’d offers a second chance
A fledgling Somersworth diner is providing a path to job success for NH residents in recovery, one dish at a time. Fold’d Diner, at 69 High Street in Somersworth, is open five days a week and serves breakfast and lunch.
Summer House Furnishings in Rye to hold events celebrating 25 years
Summer House Furnishings and art gallery in Rye is celebrating its 25th anniversary by hosting upcoming events and promotions.
Manchester firm donates $15K for new Goffstown Junior Baseball dugouts, benches
Secondwind Water Systems provides largest donation in its 35-year history to the project
Luxury travel clothing boutique Wheat lands in Dover
The idea for Wheat, the new luxury clothing and travel goods…
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Gather
Gather’s mission is to offer innovative programs that build food security in welcoming and dignified ways.
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
Franklin VNA & Hospice
Mission Statement: The mission of Franklin VNA & Hospice is to provide compassionate and quality Home Health Care, Hospice Care and education to individuals and families in our communities so that they may reach their highest level of independence.…
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.
Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire
Our mission is to End Homelessness, One Family at a Time. Our vision is to equip families with the tools and skills they need to rise from housing insecurity to self-sufficiency; from crisis to sustainable lifestyles that include secure housing, successful careers and financial security.
Equality Health Center
We provide compassionate, affirming care that empowers people to honor their physical autonomy and build community through inclusive education and advocacy for equal human rights.
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.
Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties
We dedicate ourselves to addressing poverty in the midst of plenty in this nation by opening to everyone the opportunity for education and training; the opportunity for work; and the opportunity to live in decency and dignity.
The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
Our mission is to actively engage families in hands-on discovery. Our vision is to inspire all to become the next generation of innovators and creative thinkers!
