Young Granite Staters at the nexus of policy making
Child care and early education are the initial focus of a Stay Work Play initiative called NH Nexus to identify and address key issues facing young residents of New Hampshire
Author: John Carlson
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Cheshire Medical Center renovation plan now tops $50M
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State-mandated budget reductions affect health programs, with larger cuts likely ahead
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Why growing companies are rethinking legal leadership
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Making a bid on workforce development
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What the new child care business tax credit could mean for New Hampshire
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NHBR About Town: Week of August 14, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
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The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Navigating competing rights on NH’s lakefronts
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