Building efficiency through partnerships
Marmon Utility President Ken Woo highlights how the company has been delivering electric infrastructure supports for 75 years
Author: Josh Morrill/Concord Monitor
Shortening the line: from food insecurity to job security
Gather’s new culinary education program, Fresh Start, is a way to teach people with employment challenges the kitchen skills and life skills they need to have a career in the food service industry
The hidden cost of AI: Who will train the next generation?
Artificial intelligence is transforming business at remarkable speed. Most discussions focus on productivity gains, cost savings or the jobs AI may eventually replace. Yet a more significant change is already underway — one that could reshape the future of nearly every profession.
Letter to the editor: Good news for patients — and a reminder of what’s at stake
Good news for patients — and a reminder of what’s at stake
The hidden cost of child care: What NH businesses need to know
New Hampshire businesses are facing a workforce challenge that goes beyond wages and hiring.
Passing on your values, not just your dollars
5 tips for creating an estate plan that reflects all of your legacy
NHBR About Town: Week of July 31, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest: Week of July 31, 2026
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Managing shadow AI: a 10-point governance road map
Unapproved and unmonitored AI use is spreading inside businesses faster than leadership teams know, and it may be one of the biggest privacy and security blind spots companies have today.
Cheshire Medical Center renovation plan now tops $50M
Amid increased construction costs, Cheshire Medical Center is looking to raise more money in what the Keene hospital said is the largest fundraising effort in its history.
State-mandated budget reductions affect health programs, with larger cuts likely ahead
New Hampshire’s largest state agency has reduced funding for mental health services, public health programs, food assistance initiatives and other health-related services after lawmakers required agencies to cut spending following passage of the current state budget, according to a new analysis from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute (NHFPI).
(Opinion) The recovery math most high performers get wrong
Picture two moments from an ordinary Tuesday: a tense budget meeting where a project you’ve spent months on gets picked apart in real time, and an hour later, your 4-year-old flat on the floor of the cereal aisle mid-tantrum. One feels professional; the other feels undignified.
(Opinion) UNH partnerships strengthen NH’s blue economy
When people talk about New Hampshire’s economy, they often picture tourism, small to mid-sized businesses, and manufacturing. Increasingly, there’s another category that belongs on that list: the blue economy.
Leadership in action
Sink, Graham and Alexander underscore the power of serving the greater good
Get outside
The North Country is calling
What I learned from Ebola
‘Hundreds if not thousands of lives were saved’
The Bottom Line: Itaconix, Albany and Unitil
A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide
Dartmouth Health gets grant to study needs of people aging with serious illness
Dartmouth Health has received nearly $12 million to create a program to study the needs of people who are aging and have serious illnesses.
Pitco scraps plan for new Concord factory
A long-discussed plan by Pitco to build a huge manufacturing facility in Concord has been scrapped, with the company focusing instead on its existing two sites in Bow and one in Pembroke.
GKN Aerospace expands NH facility to boost engine component production
GKN Aerospace is expanding its North Charlestown, New Hampshire, manufacturing facility, adding approximately 57,000 square feet and tripling the site’s size to increase production of high-performance aero-engine components.
Take 5: worker wage, AI and healthcare
NH Business Review's biweekly snapshot of business and industry statistics
Two Picasso paintings make public debut at the Currier
Two paintings by Pablo Picasso made their debut at a public institution this month in New Hampshire. On loan from private collections, “L’Homme au béret basque” and “The Two Children” are now on view at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester through the end of October.
SNHU consolidating Manchester operations to main campus, listing Millyard property, garage for sale
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) will relocate all offices and administrative operations from its longtime Millyard headquarters to its main Manchester campus, a university spokesperson confirmed Thursday, July 16.
NH Business Notebook: Taking on a tower
While walking back to my car after a meeting in downtown Manchester in June, I spotted three people suspended by climbing ropes along the east side of the Brady Sullivan Plaza.
Q&A with Weber Shandwick’s senior media relations manager Kyle Moschen
Kyle Moschen, a senior media relations manager at Weber Shandwick based in Seattle, was this year’s commencement speaker at Nashua Community College.
‘Honor Summit’ to illuminate Mount Washington to commemorate Sept. 11, 2001, attacks
Nonprofit founded by businesswoman Renee Plummer raising funds to help veterans
A day at home, a day at the office
Hybrid and remote work models continue to boom in the Granite State
Turn of the leaf
Supporters of fewer restrictions on cannabis in NH see glimpse of a possible future
Why hybrid healthcare is a business imperative for employers in New Hampshire
Access to healthcare is more than an employee recruiting or retention tool. It is one of the largest line items on the balance sheet and a critical factor in workforce stability.
CEO: Manchester company a key to success of Patriot missile
A 25-person tech company in Manchester, Vibrac Precision Test Systems, anticipates explosive growth as the United States and Europe move to expand their stockpiles of Patriot defense missiles.
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.
Ayotte’s transportation plan veto raises questions about effect on NH economy
The state’s highway infrastructure is in great need of repair, according to a 2026 independent report that ties the improvements directly to the health of New Hampshire’s economy. Long-term needs are currently underfunded, says TRIP (The Road Information Program), a private, nonprofit organization that researches surface transportation issues across the country.
NHBR About Town: Week of July 17, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest: Week of July 17, 2026
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Presidential Mountain Resort files for bankruptcy
A decade after buying the property to redevelop it into a new generation of vacation cabins, the owner of Presidential Mountain Resort LLC (PMR) in Bethlehem has filed for bankruptcy protection in New York’s federal court, claiming more than $13 million in liabilities owed.
Health care costs pinch Granite Staters, but not as hard as rest of country
Failure to restore ACA tax cuts will only make things worse, according to U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan
Preparation drives long-term business growth
One of the things I enjoy most about working with New Hampshire business owners is hearing what they’re building toward. Whether it’s growth, succession or greater stability, our conversations are almost always about the future.
Ask the Experts: Is your wealth strategy keeping up with growth?
For many business owners, building wealth is closely tied to the success of the company. But as revenue grows and priorities shift, it can be difficult to know how much cash to keep available, how much to reinvest and when to begin planning for longer-term goals.
Preparing for a smooth leadership transition
Succession planning for your business goes beyond naming the next leader. It involves preserving continuity for your employees and customers, as well as supporting the company’s long-term success.
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.
Council postpones vote on hiring law firms
Londonderry’s Town Council is at odds over legal matters pertaining to hiring outside law firms to handle complaints and allegations of misconduct against the town manager.
U.S. DOL issues 4 new wage, hour opinion letters
On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (DOL) published four new opinion letters addressing a variety of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) questions.
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.
Court hearing on legality of Woodstock, Vt., police chief’s demotion
The attorney for an ousted police chief argued against the legality of his demotion to patrol officer at a Tuesday, June 30, court hearing. The town’s attorney insisted that the chief’s behavior had violated policy repeatedly and warranted action by the town.
Food fight in Merrimack
Fidelity teams compete to pack 50,000 meals for the New Hampshire Food Bank
NOAA building at UNH seen as ‘transformative’ for NH
The new building in Durham’s western edge will anchor a 60-acre, mixed-use project of academic, corporate, government, residential and entertainment uses.
(Opinion) Take the SBA 250 Small Business Pledge
Celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with an entrepreneurial spirit
(Opinion) NH’s strongest trade partnership hiding in plain sight
U.S., Canada demonstrate the value of reliable partnership across the border
Markets & Main Streets: Rural housing challenges
Without affordable housing, young people cannot afford to be here. Nowhere in the state is the need to attract younger populations more of an economic priority than in rural communities.
Improving Performance: Learning from those below us
Managers would be wise to pay attention to what their reports have to say
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Building efficiency through partnerships
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Shortening the line: from food insecurity to job security
Gather’s new culinary education program, Fresh Start, is a way to teach people with employment challenges the kitchen skills and life skills they need to have a career in the food service industry
The hidden cost of AI: Who will train the next generation?
Artificial intelligence is transforming business at remarkable speed. Most discussions focus on productivity gains, cost savings or the jobs AI may eventually replace. Yet a more significant change is already underway — one that could reshape the future of nearly every profession.
Letter to the editor: Good news for patients — and a reminder of what’s at stake
Good news for patients — and a reminder of what’s at stake
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Passing on your values, not just your dollars
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NHBR About Town: Week of July 31, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest: Week of July 31, 2026
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Managing shadow AI: a 10-point governance road map
Unapproved and unmonitored AI use is spreading inside businesses faster than leadership teams know, and it may be one of the biggest privacy and security blind spots companies have today.
