Will hackers use your own AI against you?
Businesses have spent years asking what AI can do for their employees. Fewer have asked what it would do for an intruder inside an employee’s account.
Author: Johnny Bassett and Ryan Lessard/Granite State News Collaborative
Adding features does not close deals, passing security audits does
Many companies fall into the trap of innovation without realizing that not passing a data security audit will stall a deal right in its tracks.
Website tracking technologies: why are businesses being sued for using them?
Laws in other states, including in New Hampshire, are being used to hold businesses liable for their use of website tracking technologies
The (multi) million-dollar question: what your board needs to know before the breach
Getting cybersecurity wrong costs millions of dollars, customer trust, and sometimes the business itself.
Sylvania celebrates 125 of innovation
The Sylvania brand celebrated 125 years of bringing light into the world with a Sept. 24 event at its plant in Hillsborough. The plant on West Main Street, which produces automotive lighting products for original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket, is the last major automotive aftermarket lighting plant in the country.
Cybersecurity hiring in New Hampshire: talent, pipelines, and the impact of AI
Cybersecurity requires a mix of technical depth, real-world experience, and the ability to think critically under pressure. That combination takes time to build, and most companies are competing for the same relatively small pool of proven talent.
Prompt injection is the new social engineering: what it looks like and how to stop it
Prompt injection is the AI era's version of social engineering, and it's already happening in the wild. If you're deploying AI tools in your organization and haven't thought seriously about this, you should.
How to use cybersecurity to increase your business’s value
Strong cybersecurity can also boost business valuations and inspire buyer confidence. Both sides of the transaction should treat cybersecurity as a key factor in building enterprise value.
Trouble on the home front
Permitting and construction of new homes is up, but it’s still at historic lows and not enough to keep up with demand. The recent housing production is mostly single-family, with a smattering of multi-family developments but relatively few duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes.
New Hampshire workers face major challenges despite indicators of an improving job market
Preliminary data indicates that nonfarm employment in New Hampshire rose by 1.1% from January through July 2026, but fell short of a full recovery from job losses during 2025.
Peterborough sells contaminated South Municipal Well to NH Ball Bearings for $110,000
The Peterborough Select Board unanimously approved the $110,000 sale and the company’s conditions to shut down the site on Tuesday
Attorney Jack Middleton made his mark in New Hampshire
New Hampshire in general, and its legal profession in particular, suffered a huge loss when Jack B. Middleton died on Sept. 8. The president of McLane Middleton, he recently marked 70 years of active law practice with that firm.
Fast-growing life sciences sector looks to colleges to keep pace
New Hampshire’s life sciences industry is expanding quickly, but the workers employers need range far beyond biomedical scientists — from manufacturing technicians and engineers to project managers, supply-chain specialists and finance professionals. At the Empower Life Sciences event hosted by…
Higher density cited as a solution to curb cost of new housing
Ask a developer about the best way to bring down the cost of new housing in New Hampshire, and he’ll tell you it’s allowing more density. That was the case Sept. 17 when New Hampshire Business Review (NHBR) hosted a webinar on housing that included Eric Jackson from the Stabile Companies, a housing developer/builder based in Nashua.
It's Worth Knowing: An aging state faces challenges with its senior population
It's still a fact in 2026 that New Hampshire has the second oldest population in the United States — 43.4 median age — tied with Vermont and topped only by Maine. Most senior citizens in New Hampshire say it's a great place to retire. But it depends on life's circumstances.
Leadership Is Measured by the Doors You Open
Leadership isn't measured by the title you hold or the deals you close. It's measured by the doors you open for others - especially for the next generation.
(Opinion) In New Hampshire, your power bill is an asset hiding in plain sight
In one of the most expensive power markets in the country, sub-metered buildings hold a hidden asset.
Concord Hospital Medical Group Expands Local Primary Care Access for Franklin Residents
She is accepting new patients and providing comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages.
NH Food Bank Announces Shamera Simpson as New Director of Development
Simpson brings more than 19 years of nonprofit development and leadership experience, with a strong track record of growing revenue, cultivating community and corporate partnerships, engaging volunteers and boards, and leading successful fundraising events.
Visit Manchester, NH, names Jessica Martin as first executive director
Under Martin’s leadership, Visit Manchester will focus on building awareness of the city, encouraging people to discover what is already here, and creating opportunities for visitors to experience Manchester year-round
$300,000 Catholic Medical Center investment expands dental and health care access for Manchester’s most vulnerable residents
The investment is the second installment of CMC’s $2 million, three-year commitment to the programs, bringing its total support to date to $600,000
2026 Outstanding Women in Business Event Photos
The 2026 Outstanding Women in Business event was held on September 15, 2026, at LaBelle Winery in Derry.
Workforce is both an opportunity and challenge for NH manufacturers
Annual summit scheduled as NH welcomes company from Massachusetts
Study upends claim that affordable housing depresses NH property values
Data from a NH Housing report focused entirely on New Hampshire dispels the notion that affordable housing development in a community depresses the property values of nearby residences
NH seafood is worth the investment
When most people think about New Hampshire’s seafood industry, they picture the quintessential fishing village with commercial boats landing lobster or cod.
NHBR About Town: Week of September 11, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest: Week of September 11, 2026
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
The drive no one should have to make — and the effort underway to end it
If you live in Manchester or Concord, you probably don’t think twice about finding a doctor. There is a specialist within a few miles for almost anything you need. But if you live in Colebrook, or Lancaster, or any one of dozens of small communities spread across New Hampshire’s North Country, the picture looks very different, and the gap between those two realities is wider than most people realize.
Laser eye surgery and cataract surgery return to Berlin after years without local access
Androscoggin Valley Hospital (AVH), a member of North Country Healthcare in Berlin, performed its first cataract surgery in recent memory on August 20, 2026, a milestone made possible through the hospital’s partnership with North Country Ophthalmology, a physician-led alliance of board-certified MD ophthalmologists that began seeing patients at AVH in January.
Jaffrey couple cut energy costs with NHSaves
Evan Clements and Precia Harthcock of Jaffrey love their 1926 home, but they acknowledge the drawbacks of houses built in that era. The room that is now their sitting room, for example, was once a porch that had been enclosed and is noticeably colder than other parts of the house. The second floor was much hotter than the first floor, and their kitchen was drafty.
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.
(Opinion) NH knows the playbook for prudent energy policy
Energy reliability and affordability are of paramount importance in New Hampshire.
Letter to the editor: The empire strikes back at New Hampshire
New Hampshire does have power — that’s why the DNC is afraid of us.
(Opinion) Camping for kids should be priority for the state
One of the greatest honors for me as executive councilor for District One is representing the towns around Lake Winnipesaukee, one of New Hampshire’s most stellar natural resources.
(Opinion) NH stands to lose $430.4m in Medicaid through ‘34
The federal budget reconciliation law enacted last year was particularly designed to punish states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, as New Hampshire did through its Granite Advantage Program.
Sustainability Spotlight: The competitive edge
Small businesses drive New Hampshire’s economy, accounting for roughly 97% of all state enterprises and generating the majority of its jobs, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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.
Cook on Concord: What to watch in campaigns
By the time you read this, the September primary election will be history and the candidates for the November general election will be in place.
Our economic secret weapon
It’s not often that an institutional leader embarks on a mission to eliminate their job. That is the proposal of Cathy Provencher, the current chancellor of the University System of New Hampshire.
ACT through challenges
“It’s a shallow life that doesn’t give a person a few scars.” — Garrison Keillor Change is a fundamental aspect of growing as a person, but sometimes it can be pretty difficult.
When your ‘superstar’ does not play well with others
You’re looking for a key guy in a senior position, and the performance of the company will largely depend on his performance. Let’s say he’ll be your vice president of operations or something like that.
The Bottom Line: BST & Co., Gallagher, Flynn & Company, Connection and Unitil
A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide
Applications open for NH Tech Alliance’s 20th Product of the Year
The NH Tech Alliance is seeking applications from New Hampshire technology and life sciences companies for its 20th annual Product of the Year competition, which will showcase some of the state’s most innovative new products and significant product advancements.
F.L. Putnam acquisition of Seascape Capital shows confidence in NH market
F.L. Putnam (FLP), a growing financial services company based in Lynnfield, Mass., is bullish on New Hampshire.
Take 5: AI hiring process, sandwich generation and income sources
NH Business Review's biweekly snapshot of business and industry statistics
State revenues end fiscal year higher, but sources of growth raise questions for the next budget
State finances received some generally positive news last month. The preliminary analysis of New Hampshire revenues for the fiscal year that ended June 30 showed collections were higher than expected.
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America bringing free educational conference to New Hampshire on Sept. 16
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference in New Hampshire on Wednesday, September 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bedford Event Center (379 South River Road).
Ask the Experts: Access to healthcare
Kevin Curwick, president of ConvenientMD’s Advance Primary Care, discusses how healthcare organizations can actually reduce costs while delivering better care to patients by following through on the promise of value-based care.
Ask the Experts: What can New Hampshire employers do about rising healthcare costs?
Healthcare costs continue to be a major concern for employers. Where should businesses start?
Childcare solutions in action: How businesses are addressing workforce needs
Strengthening New Hampshire’s childcare ecosystem isn’t solely the responsibility of parents, providers or government.
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Will hackers use your own AI against you?
Businesses have spent years asking what AI can do for their employees. Fewer have asked what it would do for an intruder inside an employee’s account.
Adding features does not close deals, passing security audits does
Many companies fall into the trap of innovation without realizing that not passing a data security audit will stall a deal right in its tracks.
Website tracking technologies: why are businesses being sued for using them?
Laws in other states, including in New Hampshire, are being used to hold businesses liable for their use of website tracking technologies
The (multi) million-dollar question: what your board needs to know before the breach
Getting cybersecurity wrong costs millions of dollars, customer trust, and sometimes the business itself.
Sylvania celebrates 125 of innovation
The Sylvania brand celebrated 125 years of bringing light into the world with a Sept. 24 event at its plant in Hillsborough. The plant on West Main Street, which produces automotive lighting products for original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket, is the last major automotive aftermarket lighting plant in the country.
Cybersecurity hiring in New Hampshire: talent, pipelines, and the impact of AI
Cybersecurity requires a mix of technical depth, real-world experience, and the ability to think critically under pressure. That combination takes time to build, and most companies are competing for the same relatively small pool of proven talent.
Prompt injection is the new social engineering: what it looks like and how to stop it
Prompt injection is the AI era's version of social engineering, and it's already happening in the wild. If you're deploying AI tools in your organization and haven't thought seriously about this, you should.
How to use cybersecurity to increase your business’s value
Strong cybersecurity can also boost business valuations and inspire buyer confidence. Both sides of the transaction should treat cybersecurity as a key factor in building enterprise value.
Trouble on the home front
Permitting and construction of new homes is up, but it’s still at historic lows and not enough to keep up with demand. The recent housing production is mostly single-family, with a smattering of multi-family developments but relatively few duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes.
