NHBR About Town: Week of February 27, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
Author: Julie Furukawa
The Latest: Week of February 27, 2026
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Trial begins over NH proof-of-citizenship voter law
A federal judge heard opening arguments Monday, February 9, in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a 2024 state law that requires first-time voters in New Hampshire to show proof of U.S. citizenship when they register.
Understanding the H-1B visa
What employers should know for the upcoming cap season
$2.75M record settlement with Disney and California DOJ
On February 11, 2026, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the largest enforcement settlement under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), resolving claims that The Walt Disney Company failed to adequately honor consumers’ opt-out rights — a core tenet of modern privacy law.
How banks help businesses manage cash flow
Our post-pandemic business environment has brought about myriad challenges that make cash flow forecasting much more difficult than it was five years ago. Many businesses are navigating supply chain challenges, volatile demand and lingering inflation — all key indicators of future cash flow.
The next evolution of workplace well-being
For a long time, workplace wellness was viewed through a fairly narrow lens: reminders to schedule an annual physical, a blood pressure screening, maybe a gym reimbursement. Those efforts still matter. But “wellness” has expanded, because the way we work and live has changed.
New Hampshire employment law in 2026
What employers are getting wrong, and how to fix it before it becomes a claim
(Opinion) Ski NH studies weather, workforce with UNH
Collaboration can ensure the Granite State’s ski industry remains vibrant and resilient
(Opinion) Disappointed in Easterseals’ leadership of Veterans Campus
Leadership changes, unmet promises cause for concern at Franklin veteran campus
(Opinion) People with developmental disabilities need housing
Those living with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve housing options that reflect their potential
(Opinion) The hidden giants behind our soaring health costs
NH residents deserve transparency surrounding pharmacy benefit managers
Opportunity with guardrails
A North Country approach to charitable gaming
Cook on Concord: Friedman’s world view
New York Times columnist says we’re in the ‘third great period of human history’
Sustainability leadership
When the path forward isn’t clear and feelings of overwhelm or despair are near, finding anchors in gratitude, horizon and context can steady our leadership through almost anything.
Concord City Council sets its priorities
Responsible monetary decisions. Clear and widely disseminated communication with the public, especially on the city’s finances and taxes. Helping people keep their homes and find new ones. Regulatory and cultural changes to make it easier for businesses and development, and investments in the roads, sewers and other infrastructure to support them.
The real ROI of AI
Over 20 years of working with New Hampshire business owners, I’ve noticed something consistent: The businesses that thrive aren’t the ones chasing every new trend. They’re the ones who know how to evaluate whether a new tool or strategy actually serves their goals.
Waiting list growing for Dartmouth employee housing project
College cut the ribbon this month for a 21-home complex for college employees in West Lebanon
The Bottom Line: Unitil, Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. and Connection
A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide
Advocates urge change to school funding formula
Property taxes pay for 70% of public education costs in NH
Bow considers withdrawing from Community Power Coalition program
Bow could become the first town to withdraw from the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire as residents confront high energy costs.
Take 5: Trades jobs, skills gap and housing action
NH Business Review's biweekly snapshot of business and industry statistics
Buttigieg, Goodlander back increased government support for child care
In a tour of New Hampshire ahead of this year’s elections, former U.S. transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke in favor of increasing government support for child care in a roundtable discussion at the Granite YMCA in Concord.
Howard Brodsky brings cooperative business perspective to United Nations Commission
Howard Brodsky, co-founder and chairman of CCA Global Partners (CCA), highlighted the power of cooperatives (co-ops) — shared business models owned and governed by their members — as the “great economic equalizer” for small businesses worldwide in his remarks at the United Nation’s (UN) annual Session of the Commission for Social Development at UN headquarters in New York City. This session convened global business leaders and innovators to discuss advancing social development and social justice through coordinated, equitable and inclusive policies.
The NH economy is ‘stable, moderating’ — if you can believe ChatGPT
Where does AI end and your ‘secret sauce’ begin?
Q&A with Director and CEO, Currier Museum of Art Jordana Pomeroy
Jordana Pomeroy’s path to New Hampshire included stops in much bigger locales, but when the board of the Currier Museum of Art contacted her to consider leaving South Florida to come to Manchester, it was the right move at the right time.
Newport’s largest employer, Sturm, Ruger & Co., confirms job cuts
Firearms manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Co., confirmed earlier this month that it had reduced its force.
Energy officials fight Eversource rates in court
New Hampshire’s energy officials are asking the state’s Supreme Court to review a decision by utility regulators that raised rates for Eversource customers last summer.
Funding cuts have hurt outdoor industry, advocates say
Goodlander says ‘raising hell’ best strategy to secure promised federal dollars
State got a one-time shot. Now what?
Analysts fear overall revenue will lag unless other accounts pick up the pace
Housing gains
NH has added 25,688 housing units since 2020, state says
NH company shines light on UV therapy for autoimmune conditions
Started in 2021, Cytokind describes itself as 'the global leader in using UVB light to treat immune disorders and improve survival and the quality of life for patients'
Artistic expression at the Currier Museum
Jordana Pomeroy, director and CEO of the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, talks art, community ties and Granite State creativity with NHBR editors
2025 Leadership Unscripted Panelists
Here are the panelists for the 2025 Leadership Unscripted event.
2024 Leadership Unscripted Panelists
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Casino Salem to close next month for construction
Casino Salem will close its doors in the early hours of March 9, as Churchill Downs Inc. prepares for a major redevelopment to transform the small gaming venue into the much larger Rockingham Grand Casino.
Lebanon’s Route 120 corridor could see mixed-use development
Developers and city officials have long eyed the northern part of Lebanon, along Route 120, as a hot spot for new housing and businesses, and the result has already been evident with large apartment complexes cropping up there in recent years.
Does Portsmouth HDC drive up development cost?
City Councilor Rich Blalock, who served four years as the council’s representative on the HDC, said he was motivated to make the initial motion to address the lack of affordable housing in Portsmouth. He contended the HDC’s often monthslong reviews of new construction projects drives up the cost of development.
Pittsfield residents clash over proposed $2.66M wastewater project
Residents debated a proposed $2.66 million wastewater project during a town deliberative session at Pittsfield MidCadle High School, with discussion focusing on costs, long-term planning and who should pay.
The Latest: Week of February 13, 2026
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Business and event happenings around the state of NH
(Opinion) Migraine advocacy on Capitol Hill
What it means for New Hampshire patients and their families
(Opinion) New Hampshire’s rural health transformation moment
NH’s G0-NORTH program represents a rare alignment of leadership and opportunity
(Opinion) A proven path forward for New Hampshire’s mental health crisis
Certified community behavioral health clinics offer a clear, evidence-based path forward for Granite Staters
(Opinion) NH businesses: Pay attention to school enrollment
An education public policy change going through the Legislature should be getting business owners’ attention
Slide rule
Are math skills really necessary?
Cook on Concord: Bob Baines was a great friend
Former Manchester mayor and West High principal made a lasting impact in the city
Documents confirm ICE plans for Merrimack warehouse
The federal Department of Homeland Security, which houses Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), was in communication with at least one state agency in January about its plans to purchase and modify a vacant warehouse in Merrimack, according to documents obtained by the ACLU of New Hampshire through a public records request and released Tuesday, February 3.
Mass timber boosts industry
Innovation is promising for builders, loggers and rural communities
State revenue got a helpful one-time shot in the arm. Now what?
Analysts fear that once it’s gone for the remainder of the fiscal year, overall revenue will lag unless other accounts, which have been underperforming to date, pick up the pace
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NHBR About Town: Week of February 27, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest: Week of February 27, 2026
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Trial begins over NH proof-of-citizenship voter law
A federal judge heard opening arguments Monday, February 9, in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a 2024 state law that requires first-time voters in New Hampshire to show proof of U.S. citizenship when they register.
Understanding the H-1B visa
What employers should know for the upcoming cap season
$2.75M record settlement with Disney and California DOJ
On February 11, 2026, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the largest enforcement settlement under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), resolving claims that The Walt Disney Company failed to adequately honor consumers’ opt-out rights — a core tenet of modern privacy law.
How banks help businesses manage cash flow
Our post-pandemic business environment has brought about myriad challenges that make cash flow forecasting much more difficult than it was five years ago. Many businesses are navigating supply chain challenges, volatile demand and lingering inflation — all key indicators of future cash flow.
The next evolution of workplace well-being
For a long time, workplace wellness was viewed through a fairly narrow lens: reminders to schedule an annual physical, a blood pressure screening, maybe a gym reimbursement. Those efforts still matter. But “wellness” has expanded, because the way we work and live has changed.
New Hampshire employment law in 2026
What employers are getting wrong, and how to fix it before it becomes a claim
(Opinion) Ski NH studies weather, workforce with UNH
Collaboration can ensure the Granite State’s ski industry remains vibrant and resilient
