Cyber crime legislation aims to protect victims from bad decisions
SB 482, which goes into effect in December, sets a daily conversion limit of $2,000 per digital transaction kiosks.
Author: John Koziol
Honor Summit honors 9/11 victims and heroes with light display from Mount Washington
The Honor Summit, a four-day commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Sept.11, 2001, terrorist attacks, features dual towers of light designed to be visible from as far as 135 miles away from Mount Washington.
The wonder of wool
Minus33 Merino Wool Clothing is a new, old company that in 2026 is celebrating 110 years of family ownership in Ashland, a small town in central New Hampshire, as well as a major expansion, all while being fully committed to making the best Merino wool products available.
Easterseals breaks ground on second phase of Franklin veterans campus
Joined by a miniature horse and service dogs, Easterseals New Hampshire recently broke ground on Phase II of its Military & Veterans Campus in Franklin. The animals were apropos for the Aug. 4 ceremony because Phase II includes the Empowerment Center and the Solinsky Equine & Recreation Center, which expand access to equine-assisted services, recreation, challenge-based programming, service dog training, art and music therapy, care coordination, classrooms and wellness initiatives.
Turn of the leaf
Supporters of fewer restrictions on cannabis in NH see glimpse of a possible future
Landfill-siting bill praised and panned
House Bill 707, signed into law by NH Gov. Kelly Ayotte, promotes expanding existing landfills, rather than building new ones, and also establishes a seven-member committee to evaluate landfill sites.
There’s lithium in them hills
There’s lithium in the hills of New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) says, but the precise location of the lithium has not been made public.
Life is Good session on outdoor industry adds AI and robots to the mix
Life is good at Life is Good, the maker of “premium tees that radiate optimism and foster connection,” which served as host of the last Granite Outdoor economy series March 25
Littleton company aims for a big bite of the outdoor business
Adventure Ready Brands makes health and safety products at North Country industrial park
Laconia company targets data centers for growth
Orion Entrance Control launches new security screening system
Funding cuts have hurt outdoor industry, advocates say
Goodlander says ‘raising hell’ best strategy to secure promised federal dollars
Housing gains
NH has added 25,688 housing units since 2020, state says
Adventures in business
Grounded Growth sessions aim to address needs of the NH outdoor industry
From Lakes Region to Global Stage: ePropelled Expands to Lead Drone Motor Production
ePropelled earns DoD supply chain certification, boosting U.S. drone dominance
NH launches first-of-its-kind forestry certification to grow workforce
Free credentialing program is designed to boost timber industry workforce
New owner envisions ski resort as a catalyst for economic development in Plymouth
Steven Kelly doesn’t ski much nor, until recently, did he have many ties to the town of Plymouth or Plymouth State University. Neither of those limitations stopped Kelly from recognizing the potential of Tenney Mountain Ski Resort as a four-season destination and a springboard for economic development.
NH businesses report Trump’s trade tactics has already ‘caused damage’
Tariffs, even talk about them, has introduced chaos into the economy, says a Keene business owner, and they could cause his company a $750,000 contract and possibly its future.
Knock on wood
Coos County officials say the owner of a 146,000-acre forest once controlled by the state is not abiding by a management plan to harvest timber.
Best of both worlds
Four-party deal sets aside Berlin property for preservation and workforce housing
Fast track to foreign markets
NH Export Accelerator graduates first cohort of small businesses
Franconia Rink project secures $475,000 in federal funding for year-round attraction
Goal is to create an amenity that offers multiple recreational opportunities, at no cost to the town of Franconia
Celebrating the best of the North Country
Coos Economic Development Corp. saluted North Country leaders and businesses at it annual meeting in Whitefield.
Hub66 partners with Bristol and Hebron to provide broadband internet
Recently, broadband provider Hub66 announced partnerships with the towns of Bristol and Hebron while the Grafton County Commission said it is putting out requests-for-proposal for a county-wide solution.
Howard Brodsky, Robert Shomphe recognized at 2023 Torch Awards for Ethics
Better Business Bureau of New Hampshire's 20th annual event celebrates leaders in advancing marketplace trust
Panel: No ‘big fix’ for housing shortage
No 'big fix' for housing shortage in NH, the state needs to add 90,000 units by 2040 to make up gap.
Going the distance in the North Country
Going the distance in the North Country with finances, mentorship programs, jump-start small businesses and entrepreneurs
Enviro advocates mull ways to nurture support
Focus on Legislature seen as key to making inroads
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Consider ESOP planning as part of your wealth management
After years of building a business, it is common for owners to seek an exit strategy that preserves the culture and rewards the employees who helped make the business successful. An employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP, is one way to accomplish that goal.
Cyber crime legislation aims to protect victims from bad decisions
SB 482, which goes into effect in December, sets a daily conversion limit of $2,000 per digital transaction kiosks.
Hometown Financial Group to acquire Primary Bank
Bedford-based Primary Bank is merging with Easthampton, Mass.-based Hometown Financial Group in a transaction valued at $160 million in cash and stock.
Passing on your values, not just your dollars
5 tips for creating an estate plan that reflects all of your legacy
Halfway through 2026 — the market tug of war
As we close out Q2 and review the year so far, there are several interesting dynamics at play.
New lawsuit alleges coordinated fraud
As Service Credit Union (SCU) seeks a new chapter of federal bankruptcy for an unfinished senior living campus in Littleton, it filed a lawsuit in state court last month against the owners and lenders, whom it accuses of coordinated fraud and embezzlement involving a $30 million SCU construction loan.
Navigating your financial journey in wealth and trust planning
Whether you are planning for long-term growth, managing income needs, or preparing the next generation, wealth management often involves balancing multiple priorities.
Overcoming skepticism, putting AI to work
At Blueline Advisors in Exeter, chief investment officer Frank Sabin is embracing AI, with the help of the students, to better serve his clients, who have entrusted about $250 million in assets in his care.
The ABCs of long-term investing mistakes
Successful investing takes a lot of patience. Risk tolerance and time horizon are important factors in determining an appropriate investment strategy. For example, some investments would be unwise to choose if the principal is…
