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NHBR About Town: Week of November 7, 2025

Business and event happenings around the state of NH

The Latest: Week of November 7, 2025

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

Q&A: President of New Hampshire Hospital Association Steve Ahnen

Learn more about Ahnen and how the association serves as the primary advocate for the Granite State’s acute care community and specialty hospitals

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Is an ESOP the right exit strategy for your business?

While ESOP transactions often deliver a fair market price, they can offer substantial tax benefits to the seller and to the company itself

Happiness is a bridge too far for young Granite Staters

A new survey from Stay Work Play NH, an organization devoted to the interests of younger men and women in New Hampshire, shows that adults aged 26 to 35 aren’t very optimistic when it comes to the life altering events of buying a home, starting a family and advancing their careers here.

2025 Powered by Women Event Photos

The 2025 Powered by Women event was held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Manchester Country Club in Bedford. Panelists included: Dr. Stephanie Ihezie, Neurosurgery Medical Resident, Dartmouth Health Kristi Baxter, Associate Executive Coach, Sojourn Partners Geri Eisenman Pell, Co-founder, Rise Private Wealth Management…

Shared commercial kitchen opens in Salem

The space can accommodate up to three chefs or bakers at one time, but business owners also have the option to reserve the space for themselves and employees for larger meal preps or functions as needed

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NH’s built environment continues to evolve

From health care campuses to historic renovations and infrastructure upgrades, New Hampshire’s built environment is evolving to meet new demands in sustainability, flexibility and growth

From the Ground Up: Saint Anselm College, Grappone Hall

When Saint Anselm nursing students arrive for their first day of class, they now enter spaces that mirror where they’ll spend their future careers

(Opinion) Even in challenging times, NH’s mental health centers continue to deliver

Debate over heath care funding underscores the importance of their mission

(Opinion) Progress and momentum on housing reform

Housing remains the foremost issue, and additional steps are needed to address the cost and availability of housing in our state

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Sustainable investing

More than a fad, ESG totaled $6.5 trillion in 2024, representing 12% of the U.S. market

NH delegation: Trump has no authority on tariffs

New Hampshire’s four Democratic members of Congress have signed on to an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in a case that argues President Donald Trump exceeds his authority by unilaterally imposing tariffs.

The Pulse: Economy in flux

Inflation up, car registrations level, job numbers more a guess for the third quarter 2025

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Winter growing in NH

Extending the fall harvest means farming through the cold

Manchester Community College at 80

Former trade school is now a gateway to tech and nursing careers and four-year colleges

We should be grateful for the benefits of modern life

Communication has never been easier

Take 5: Status of Women report, gov. shutdown and workplace benefits

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

A ‘sumptuous’ breakfast, an exchange of ideas

The Southern New Hampshire Jewish Men’s Group has been meeting monthly for more than 40 years

The Bottom Line: Unitil, NBT Bancorp, and Planet Fitness

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

Engineers Who Inspect Construction Projects And Contractors Disc

NH office market continues remote work adjustment post-COVID

Residential market sees fourth month of price decline, but no long-term relief in sight

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…

‘A structural affordability gap’

Conference explores challenges of living in NH

Nashua’s Can-One produces 1.5 million aluminum beverage cans a day

The regional player in the aluminum beverage can industry has big plans for expansion to other parts of the United States

Taylor Caswell joins Bernstein Shur as consultant

Former state economic commissioner Taylor Caswell has joined Bernstein Shur as managing director of economic solutions, a new offering within the firm’s government and public affairs practice group, the law firm announced Monday.

NH’s high cost of living particularly hard on women, report says

New Hampshire’s high cost of living puts a disproportionate burden on women, particularly mothers, according to a new report published by the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation. The Status of Women in New Hampshire 2025 stresses gender inequities across the state

Coming sooner than you think: NH-made human body parts

Manchester inventor Dean Kamen announced on Friday the culmination of his effort to transform greater Manchester into a hub for regenerative medicine – millyard space dedicated to the actual manufacture of cell-based body repair products and, eventually, body parts.

NH ski areas gear up for new season

Popular destinations such as Gunstock Mountain Resort are trying out new snow groomers from Prinoth in Concord to prep the trails for the 2025-26 winter season

(Op-ed) Invest in New Hampshire Journalism

Why New Hampshire’s communities need strong local reporting—and how you can help

No sale: NH decides to lease not sell redeveloped I-95 welcome centers

Officials say it's a win for the state, and for Hampton, as the state makes a push for proposals from developers/operators

How new data on water/sewer infrastructure might lead to more housing in NH

Only 5.6% of the buildable land in New Hampshire has access to both water and sewer systems. When it comes to much-needed residential construction in the state, that represents an opportunity and a challenge, according to presentations Oct. 29 during…

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Cancer detection benefits may close care gaps

A new report from America’s Health Rankings found that 10.2% of adults in New Hampshire have previously been diagnosed with cancer, and the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows 9,016 cancer cases were reported in NH in 2022.

Stretching the IRA in a post–SECURE Act 2.0 world: special rules for disabled beneficiaries

For families navigating both retirement planning and long-term care, the life-expectancy exception offers a powerful opportunity to preserve wealth across generations.

U.S. debt: Are we at a tipping point?

One Big Beautiful Bill Act further complicates the picture

NH Tech Alliance names five finalists for Product of the Year Award

Five home-grown innovations — including two medical systems, workforce software, a parts ID marker for manufacturing and a video tracker for ski racers — are vying for the 2025 Product of the Year from the NH Tech Alliance.

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Concord school district faces $5m budget shortfall

The district recently received an unexpected $2 million bill from the risk pool that administers its health insurance, part of a debt shared by dozens of school districts across the state

Seizing Opportunity in NH's Legal Community

Nicole Bluefort shares her journey into New Hampshire and how she has made a name for herself in the legal field

Albany International search for new home lands in Portsmouth

Albany International develops and manufactures components using advanced materials for the paper and aerospace industries. Its two main businesses are Machine Clothing, which produces custom belts for paper production, and Albany Engineered Composites, which supplies advanced composite parts for the aerospace industry.

29 teams from across NH compete at 8th Annual Governor’s Cup Robotics Competition

Winning teams were Morpheus, Concord Community Team; Windham Windup, Windham High School; and The Power Knights, Manchester West and Goffstown High School.

The Bottom Line: White Mountains, Albany International, and Planet Fitness

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

GBCC and Lonza partner for apprenticeship program

Thanks to a new apprenticeship program between Great Bay Community College (GBCC) and Lonza, Charlie Leland and Noah Ford jumpstarted their careers in the fast-paced field of biomedicine this summer.

Catholic Diocese of Manchester opens K-6 school in Northwood

“We entrust this school to her care and give thanks to our Lord, Jesus Christ. We look forward to growing the school to serve more students and families.”

NH’s uniqueness on display

The dedication of the Military and Veterans Campus in Franklin among recent highlights

Building a more solid foundation for employee wellness

Here are some of the areas we look at to assess and strengthen the foundation of employee health and wellness, and in the process, enhance the business culture.