Bain Capital, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority acquire NH’s Merchants Fleet
Founded in 1962 by Irving Singer, company has grown to be 4th-largest fleet management firm in nation
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New Collection Division director at NHDRA ... and more
Brady Sullivan to pay $25,000 penalty for lead violations at Rhode Island property
EPA hits Manchester company for unlicensed work at Pawtucket mill renovation
An ‘F’ in infrastructure drove state’s low business-friendliness ranking
New Hampshire ranks 35th overall in CNBC survey
Elm Grove Properties to build 74 affordable housing units in Salem
$20 million development to be located near Tuscan Village
New Hampshire ranks 35th in national business-friendliness rankings
A newly released list from CNBC doesn’t contain very good news for New Hampshire and its self-image as a business-friendly state. In its rankings of “America’s Top States for Business 2022,” the cable business news channel puts New Hampshire firmly…
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SBDC, Tech Alliance offer free cyber reviews
Big mixed-use project in Exeter will include 224 residential units
Developer seeks Invest NH grant as ‘a critical component’ for development
Realtor survey: Limited housing supply put a big damper on home sales
National NAR profile also finds big jump in annual sales volume
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Sununu's three circuit court picks breeze through hearings … and more
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Dempsey wins Caroline and Martin Gross Fellowship … and more
Manchester rents increased by 1.8 percent in June, report finds
Year-over-year growth shows signs of easing, but still stands at 11.7 percent
Opinion: The era of cheap American natural gas is simply over
New Hampshire has to seriously start building a renewable energy infrastructure to get out of the rate crisis we’re in
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NH’s Lamphere elected president of national crime victim compensation board group
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New city attorney in Portsmouth, Garrett admitted to NH Bar … and more
People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH
Manchester issues affordable housing RFP, ribbon-cutting set for Franklin whitewater park … and more
Berlin greenhouse construction to begin next month
First of two facilities will produce lettuce
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Shaheen & Gordon adds estate planning attorneys, Schilling earns honor … and more
Nashua aluminum can plant hailed as meeting need of region’s beverage makers
Facility to meet growing demand for craft brewers, other smaller producers shut out by large manufacturers
Manchester rents jumped 3.2 percent in May, up 14 percent in year
Report finds 2-bedroom costs average $1,756 a month in Queen City, higher than Denver, Atlanta and Phoenix
BIA roundtables seek to shape organization’s public policy agenda
10 meetings to be held in June across New Hampshire
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NHLA receives IOLTA grant … and more
Employers lament lack of workforce housing in New London area
‘The reality is employees cannot find anything to rent, let alone own,’ says one
U.S. Labor Department renews bid to target food service industry wage-hour violations
Agency says infractions found in 85% of industry investigations
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New attorneys at Drummond Woodsum, DRM … and more
Chinburg’s Franklin mixed-use project gets $25.4 million financing package
Redevelopment of Stevens Mill will include apartments, commercial space
Wages in New Hampshire are rising fast, but not faster than inflation
Latest statistics show average 4% rise in pay since last year, but regional inflation is over 7%
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New hires at Hinckley Allen, Shaheen & Gordon … and more
Netherlands-based life sciences firm to set up U.S. headquarters in Keene
Detact Diagnostics CEO says location is ‘ideal’ for expansion
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McLane, Sulloway and Sheehan Phinney firms add attorneys … and more
What kind of impact does a home sale have on New Hampshire’s economy?
Realtors survey puts average effect of each transaction at $156,100
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NHBA President’s Award winners announced
CDFA launches program launched at aiding under-served business owners
Community Navigator Program ‘next evolution for New Hampshire’s small business development’
New Hampshire to reap 1,200 new jobs in Fidelity’s latest hiring spree
One-tenth of company’s addition of 12,000 new jobs worldwide slated to be based at Merrimack campus
Male attorneys in NH more satisfied at work than female, BIPOC counterparts
NH Bar foundation releases wide-ranging survey of over 1,700 members
U.S. Senate panel grills company over substandard military housing
Company that operates Portsmouth Shipyard complex comes under fire from senators, including Hassan
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NH gun deaths topped motor vehicle deaths in 2020
NH had seventh-highest effective property tax rate in 2021, report says
Average single-family tax bill in state was $6,698, study finds
New York REIT acquires Newington shopping center for $104 million
510,000-square-foot The Crossings anchored by Trader Joe’s, Aldi
Shaheen, Hassan will vote to support Judge Jackson for Supreme Court
Democrats target April 8 for full Senate confirmation vote
Maine man charged after allegedly threatening NH judge
Felony threatening charges filed over child support ruling
Employers’ input sought in regional housing needs survey
Planning commissions seek their help in gauging current, future needs
Portsmouth Music Hall unveils plans for new-look downtown venue
With nightclub atmosphere, newly named The Lounge to replace The Loft space
Legislative Preview: The week ahead for New Hampshire lawmakers
BPT cut, cannabis legalization, help for childcare facilities are on the agenda
Shaheen-sponsored bill seeks to expand broadband resources for small businesses
Measure would enhance SBA programs to broaden access
English soccer club rejects Binnie family purchase offer
Team officials say $40 million bid is too low
‘Missing middle’ housing bill heads to floor of New Hampshire House
Measure would allow construction of up to four units in areas served by water, sewer
Department of Business and Economic Affairs launches statewide project to address housing needs
Regional planning commissions enlisted to develop ideas, strategies for communities
Yankee Clipper Inn sold in North Conway
One of town’s first motels acquired by firm that owns other hotel properties there
Catholic Medical Center to pay $3.8 million to resolve kickback claim
‘Free call coverage’ arrangement violated federal law, government says
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Wilcox Industries eyes 12-story expansion called ‘gem of Newington’
Wilcox Industries, a military and law enforcement tactical equipment developer and manufacturer, is planning a major addition to its headquarters that would house partner businesses in the electrooptics industry.
SBA announces National Small Business Week 2026 award winners
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) earlier this month announced its 2026 New Hampshire Small Business Award winners.
CCSNH receives funding to fill growing workforce demands for energy contractors
The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) and Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) received approval for a $1.2 million Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) grant from the New Hampshire Executive Council to meet workforce needs for energy contractors.
Staging chef expands across the street from his Dover flagship
Evan Hennessey opens ‘more casual’ restaurant with expanded seating
Strength in numbers
UNH is creating a hub for collaboration with business and government
Bensonwood delivers high-performance education center for Beaver Brook Association
The new facility marks a major milestone for Beaver Brook Association and a strategic investment in its dual mission of conservation and education
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.
ReGen Valley Tech Hub partners with NH Housing, Manchester chamber on May 12 housing summit
The ReGen Valley Tech Hub is partnering with New Hampshire Housing and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce to address the state’s housing shortage, convening a regional summit May 12 at the University of New Hampshire Manchester, organizers announced April 15.
Velcro plans to move Manchester manufacturing to Somersworth
Velcro Companies plans to consolidate textiles manufacturing from its Queen City site to its production facility in Somersworth but is committed to remaining in New Hampshire, the company said Monday. Velcro, which has operated in Manchester for nearly 70 years, is the only U.S. manufacturer of textile hook and loop fasteners.
