Santander Bank decides to end its residential mortgage business in U.S.
Move ‘unlocks capital to fuel our growth,’ it says
Author: Jeff Feingold
New Hampshire lawmakers form bipartisan housing caucus
16 senators, reps seek to ‘engage and educate other policymakers’
New outdoor hospitality investment company acquires two NH RV parks
Facilities in Littleton, Twin Mountain are firm’s first acquisitions
Northern New Hampshire firms merge to create Badger Peabody & Smith
Deal was ‘a natural progression’ for companies
Deputy AG Jane Young nominated to be U.S. Attorney in New Hampshire
Longtime prosecutor has spent 30 years at state DOJ
Heather McGrail named interim leader of Greater Manchester Chamber
Current vice president will take reins at end of January
Planet Fitness to buy major franchisee in $800 million deal
Deal for 100 Southeast U.S. gyms will double company-owned portfolio
Anthem NH president Lisa Guertin announces retirement
Retirement set for March after 18 years at firm’s top post
Research finds future snowmelt could have costly consequences on infrastructure
UNH research shows higher rates of flooding could cause major societal and economic upsets
NH Tech Alliance names York 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year
Kikori wins $100k Millworks Fund II startup award
Kelly Ayotte named new chair of BAE Systems Inc.
Ex-senator elected to three-year term to head board of U.S, arm of defense giant
Novocure to build new office building in downtown Portsmouth
Global oncology company to deepen its ties to city
Carlyle purchase of Resonetics stake values firm at $2.25 billion
Private equity firm becomes ‘meaningful shareholder’ in Nashua medical device manufacturer
New Hampshire Housing names Dapice as Christon’s successor
Organization executive to assume top job Jan. 1
Study finds Manchester third fastest-growing metro in Northeast
Region’s population grew by over 5,400 a year from 2015 to 2019
Safran, Albany International extend advanced composites partnership
New 15-year agreement continues alliance to 2046
Atlantic Broadband launches fiber initiative in New Hampshire
Provider to target Concord, Dover, Somersworth, Durham and Madbury in initial expansion
Bankrupt Keene retirement community sold for $33 million
Hillside Village sold to Illinois-based Covenant Living Communities
Portsmouth mixed-use development inks first commercial tenant
Buffalo Wild Wings to open new concept sports bar
Registered Apprenticeship in carpentry launched in New Hampshire
‘Well-rounded curriculum’ seeks to fill growing industry need
Former NH economic development chief, Shaheen aide named to head SBA in New England
First Granite Stater to head six-state region
Week of events shines spotlight on apprenticeships in New Hampshire
ApprenticeshipNH helps in ‘solving workforce puzzle’
Denron, J. Lawrence Hall join forces in major mechanical contractor merger
‘Merger of equals’ creates largest firm of its kind in NH
New Hampshire small business owners gaining confidence, but still leery
In SBDC survey, many report financial improvements, but supply chain, workforce issues remain concerns
Dartmouth cancer researchers’ cancer surgery innovation named Product of Year
Breast Cancer Locator seen as tool to prevent repeat surgeries
UNH-led ‘blue economy’ project receives nearly $10m federal grant
Department of Energy to fund Atlantic Marine Energy Center for research on renewable ocean energy
Red Jacket Mountain View Resort sold to New York investment firm
Sale is part of six-property transaction
Millyard Bank plans to open a second location in Hollis
Public stock offering announced ahead of expansion
CDFA to launch pilot to aid businesses in under-served New Hampshire communities
Statewide initiative aided by $2.5 million SBA grant
Richie McFarland Children’s Center, Waypoint plan merger
To ‘enhance our efficiencies and effectiveness’
Hassan-backed bill would expand Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
Measure would increase number of credits by 50 percent
SoClean sues Philips over disparaging ozone CPAP cleaners
Dutch medical equipment giant charged with misleading public, spreading false information
Study: Local land use regulations drive New Hampshire’s housing shortage
Bartlett Center report points to localities’ ‘anti-density policies’
Pitco Frialator to build major manufacturing facility in Concord
356,000-square-foot complex will consolidate company’s three New Hampshire locations
Merchants Fleet boosts funding capacity to $2 billion
In deal with BNP Paribas, firm eyes continuing EV strategy, other growth initiatives
CAES to build additive manufacturing facility in Exeter
To meet ‘our customers’ next-generation design challenges’
New Hampshire attorney general joins national bid to strengthen antitrust laws
In letter, AGs urge Congress to pass package taking aim at big tech companies
Waypoint Robotics acquired by Massachusetts company
Nashua firm’s platforms used in industrial settings
Twelve New Hampshire school districts get federal connectivity assistance
$2.4 million awarded through FCC program
Five New Hampshire firms to vie for Product of the Year honors
NH Tech Alliance competition to be live-streamed Oct. 28
Report puts New Hampshire at 16th among states with deficient bridges
8.6% of state’s spans are listed in poor condition
Velcro Companies names new CEO
First woman appointed to top role at NH-based fastening giant
Vapotherm expands production amid delta variant surge
Exeter company to add capacity in Mexico with expectation that Covid as a ‘permanent part of respiratory landscape’
Merchants Fleet takes another step in EV initiative
Deal with Italian firm expands charging infrastructure
Analysis measures North Country housing needs and suggests solutions
Comprehensive report calls for revamped and new programs and policies to promote affordability
New Hampshire officials hail cybersecurity aid in federal infrastructure bill
At Manchester roundtable, Hassan warns of growing threats
Forcivity again tops Inc. 5000 list for New Hampshire companies
12 Granite State firms named to list of fastest-growing businesses
Launch of third phase marks completion of DRA revenue management revamp
Granite Tax Connect portal now offers services for all state levies
Restaurant staffing app launches in NH
In ‘extreme hiring challenge,’ Fliptable matches job-seekers with employers
BIA names Juvet its interim president
Longtime lobbyist for organization to take helm as search for permanent chief begins
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New initiative seeks workers and tourists to Monadnock region
The collaborative has some 475 members spread across communities in the region and representing a broad range of business, health care and education interests.
NH Fidelity employees returning to Merrimack campus full time
Fidelity Investments announced Wednesday that New Hampshire is one of four Fidelity sites that will transition to a full-time, on-site schedule beginning in September
North Country Healthcare report listening sessions
North Country Healthcare on Monday, April 13, released a report summarizing feedback from a series of community listening sessions held earlier this year across the region, highlighting widespread concern about access to care, staffing and communication, along with strong support for keeping local hospitals open.
Morrison Hospital Association files for bankruptcy
Morrison Hospital Association, a nonprofit senior care provider in northern New Hampshire, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection April 10, citing mounting debt — including a nearly $23 million federal loan — and lingering financial effects from the COVID-19 pandemic.
2026 M&A market expectations
After two choppy years for dealmakers, 2026 is starting with a very different tone, one that many business owners have been waiting for. While the past few years brought tariff swings, interest rate volatility and a cautious lending environment, the fundamentals are shifting in a way that increasingly favors sellers, especially those in the lower-middle-market (LMM).
Cindy Rosenwald, the no. 2 Senate Democrat in New Hampshire, announces retirement
State Sen. Cindy Rosenwald, who represents Nashua and serves as the Senate deputy minority leader, announced earlier this month she won’t seek re-election in November, putting a cap on a 22-year career in state politics.
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.
