Bellwether Credit Union picks Saller to succeed L’Ecuyer at helm
Incoming CEO to take over post in October
Author: Jeff Feingold
Western New Hampshire town will be first to build municipal broadband
Chesterfield to team with Consolidated Communications to build network
Hypertherm to acquire Washington state manufacturer
Merger adds to company’s waterjet cutting portfolio
Hassan among bipartisan group targeting IoT cybersecurity
Legislation would require national standard for all devices used by federal government
Trader Joe’s to open Bedford store March 29
Location is company’s third in New Hampshire
Grid exec sees risks in gas, renewables reliance
Energy mix viewed as vulnerable to supply adequacy, weather conditions
Kamen’s DEKA develops autonomous delivery robot for FedEx
SameDay Bot will ‘change the face of local delivery,’ says company
Patterson to take over as Cirtronics CEO
Founder Gerardine Ferlins will remain as company’s board chair
The state of the Queen City: a Manchester roundtable
NH Business Review recently met with area community and business leaders at the offices of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce to get their take on the issues facing the region and its economy. Participants were: Eva Castillo, director, Welcome…
Affordable housing a major issue in national survey of mayors
Seen as major impediment to social mobility
Ex-NH Senate staffer named new NH Bankers Association president
Kristy Merrill cited for ‘in-depth knowledge’ of legislative process
Rising seas eating away at New Hampshire coastal home values
Report finds increased flooding has led to $15.2 million in lost property value since 2005
Scorecard: New Hampshire has more work to do on energy efficiency
State policies lag far behind New England neighbors, say authors
Novocure adds 19,000 square feet in Portsmouth
Cancer treatment developer expands into a second building at office park
Survey: 70% of U.S. construction firms plan to hire in 2019
But shortage of qualified labor dampens outlook
Four NH affordable housing projects awarded $6.7m in funding by Federal Home Loan Bank
133 units in four communities win support
NH Executive Council OKs BAE Systems expansion in Manchester
Approval of BFA lease-purchase deal brings deal closer to fruition
Patenaude to step down as deputy secretary of HUD
Praised as ‘key voice on behalf of housing’
Builder confidence drops again, Home Builders Association says
National index falls to lowest level since May 2015
Survey: NH, Mass. employers confident about business prospects for 2019
But BANKW report sees continued concerns over hiring qualified talent
20-megawatt municipal solar project planned in Milford
Granite Apollo proposes project on town-owned land
NHDES unveils second draft of wetlands rules
Seven hearings set for December on regulations overhaul
Report: Housing affordability still plaguing New Hampshire
NH Housing Finance Authority analysis shows pressures continue on renters, buyers
N.Y. firm invests in further ConvenientMD expansion
Urgent care chain plans four more openings through 2018, more in 2019
Analysis: New Hampshire construction employment grew by 10.3 percent in October
AGC report shows state gained 2,800 industry jobs from 2017
UNH Law to offer certificate in sports wagering and integrity
Joint program with Sportradar is the first of its kind in U.S.
Nashua brownfield site sold for $7.1 million
Buyer Anagnost Investments studying potential uses
New Hampshire Lowe’s stores safe from new round of closings by chain
51 locations in U.S., Canada to be shuttered as part of ‘strategic reassessment’
Affordable housing seen as 2020 campaign issue
Growing problem may find way into presidential campaign
New Hampshire home, condo sales take big falls in September
But single-family home median price rises by 9.2 percent
Report: Disparities persist for New Hampshire women
Women in New Hampshire face continued obstacles when it comes to opportunity and economic security, according to a newly released report from the NH Women’s Foundation. The report, “The Status of Women in New Hampshire,” is a compilation of 15…
Former Claremont hazwaste site deemed ready for development
City to take over ownership in Oct. 11 ceremony
Mattress Firm’s Salem location among first slated for closing
Giant retailer estimates a total of 700 stores will be shuttered
Historic Lancaster building to be rehabbed
Commercial, residential space planned at downtown Parker J. Noyes building
Report: 46.6% of New Hampshire renters are cost-burdened
Data shows number of burdened renters grew 2 percent in 2017
Report details impact of REITs on New England economy
In New Hampshire, they own over 800 properties worth $3.7 billion
Survey finds New Hampshire employers are concerned about retiring workforce
Growing number of impending retirements as state’s Hampshire’s population ages will create workforce challenges for employers, they say
Southern New Hampshire retail space picture looks like last year’s
KeyPoint: Vacancy rate rises slightly, but empty big boxes are filled
Downtown zoning changes eyed in Durham
Town seeks more investment, development sought
Easterseals NH absorbs The Homemakers
In merger, organization’s home care services will fall under Manchester-based nonprofit’s umbrella
Buyers’ market seen building in 2020
Survey of economists sees shift starting as early as 2019
Balsams loan guarantee application withdrawn from BFA
Disagreement over requirements led to decision
Sears to close Salem, Manchester stores
Rockingham Park, Mall of New Hampshire stores to be shuttered by November
With taxes, New Hampshire residential closing costs can sting
State has 15th highest average in nation, but ninth lowest with taxes factored out
Worker comp premium reduction expected for 2019 in New Hampshire
Recommendation for further cut would be seventh consecutive decreases
‘Women’s Rights’ survey gives New Hampshire poor grades
State ranks near bottom in income gap, minimum wage job disparity
Q&A with nonprofit executive, writer and speaker Vu Le
Nonprofits “really should concentrate on doing such a good job that we go out of business,” says Vu Le, executive director of Rainier Valley Corps and keynote speaker at the NH Center for Nonprofits upcoming Nonprofit Leadership Summit.
Cranmore, two other New England ski resorts cited for child labor violations
‘Extensive corrective measures’ agreed to after federal investigation
21 New Hampshire firms named to Inc. 5000 list
Companies ranked for fastest three-year growth
New Hampshire home prices continue to rise
Median price hits $298,850 in July
More news from NHBR:
NH economist lowers forecast for 2026
A key New Hampshire economist has trimmed down to 2.2% his forecast for the growth in the state's economy this for 2026, citing lackluster consumer confidence and the uncertainty of the U.S. war against Iran.
Federal data: Outdoor recreation generates $4.2B for NH economy
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) earlier this month released its latest Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account data, reaffirming outdoor recreation as a major driver of New Hampshire’s economy and a significant contributor nationwide.
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.
Christopher Ellms Jr. confirmed to chair PUC
Christopher Ellms Jr. received a 4-1 vote from the executive council on Wednesday, March 4, to become the next chair of the state’s Public Utilities Commission.
MilliporeSigma’s Prescott Road project gets green light for grading in wetland buffer
The Jaffrey Zoning Board approved a request on March 3 allowing grading and earthwork within wetland setbacks on Prescott Road as part of MilliporeSigma’s plan to improve wastewater treatment capacity at its facility.
NH Media Teachers and Media Power Youth partner to expand state film festival
New Hampshire Media Teachers and Media Power Youth (MPY) have announced a strategic partnership for the 2026 NH High School Short Film Festival (NHHSSFF). This collaboration introduces a new category designed to celebrate the students, educators and community members who help New Hampshire’s schools and neighborhoods thrive.
Uneven trends in income and poverty across New Hampshire
New U.S. Census Bureau data offer a detailed look at how New Hampshire residents have fared during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. This data, covering the five years of 2020-24, provides insight into long-term trends in income and poverty across different regions and demographic groups.
Laconia company targets data centers for growth
Orion Entrance Control launches new security screening system
