NHBR About Town: Week of June 19, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
Author: Kristen Lestock
The Latest: Week of June 19, 2026
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Two Gold Street properties added to Revo proposal
A brand new and redesigned Revo Casino and Social House came back to Manchester’s land-use boards this month after the acquisition of additional nearby properties allowed the creation of an expanded vision for the project.
Developing in commercial zones, dead-end roads
The New Hampshire House and Senate sent three bills to Gov. Kelly Ayotte intended to enable more housing construction, overcoming opposition from the New Hampshire Municipal Association and others.
(Opinion) Putting brain health in focus as we age
HEALTH CARE By: DR. STEVEN ANGELO As more Americans live longer, maintaining brain health is becoming an increasingly important part of overall well-being. During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and throughout the year,…
Breaking down barriers
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up the majority of businesses in NH and play a vital role in driving economic growth, innovation and job creation.
Downtown Keene infrastructure project gets an official start date
Keene’s downtown infrastructure project will tentatively break ground in Central Square on July 6, Keene’s public work director said last Wednesday.
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…
Leadership Unscripted event powered by CEOs
From left, former Yankee Publishing CEO Jamie Trowbridge; Granite VNA President and CEO Beth Slepian; CASA New Hampshire President and CEO Marty Sink; President and CEO of the Palace Theatre Trust Peter Ramsey; and President and…
Markets & Main Streets: Here comes USMCA
Next month, the United States, Canada and Mexico begin the formal joint review of the USMCA trade agreement. Under the original agreement, a review is required, and while there is no likely outcome that…
Cook on Concord: A $200 million shot
Ever since Gov. Ayotte announced the GO-NORTH medical funding program, which deploys federal funds allocated to New Hampshire by the federal government, there has been much speculation on how it could be used. This…
Concord CAP bus system gets unexpected funding boost
At one point in their budget deliberations, the Concord City Council seemed on the verge of deflating the funding it grants the free bus system in town.
The Bottom Line: Standex Electronics, Connection and Albany
A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide
While New Hampshire tops child well-being rankings again, overall progress is mixed
For the fourth consecutive year, New Hampshire took the top spot in a national ranking of child well-being.
Education reforms dominated the NH Legislature this year, most efforts failed
Education issues have been front and center across New Hampshire this legislative session, with Republicans vowing to expand school choice and Democrats fighting to prioritize public education.
Take 5: health insurance, job search and AI on jobs
NH Business Review's biweekly snapshot of business and industry statistics
Going ‘Over the Edge’ for the first time
More than 100 “edgers” scheduled to participate Tuesday at the Brady Sullivan Plaza in Manchester, rappelling down the side of the 24-story office tower to raise money for local nonprofits.
CMS approves budget for GO-NORTH, the state’s federally funded rural health program
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved New Hampshire’s spending plan for a large tranche of federal money that will go toward rural health initiatives, state officials announced Thursday.
Choosing the right place for care can save time, stress and money
Many people have experienced it: an unexpected illness or injury disrupts the day, or routine bloodwork gets pushed further down the to-do list.
Q&A with Voice Z Digital advisor Alex LaBrecque, UNH student Maddie Nerden and Rooted Rose owner Erika Halaby
Voice Z Digital, a digital marketing agency run by students at the University of New Hampshire, recently celebrated working with its 100th client.
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.
Benchmark at Rye completes expansion
Benchmark at Rye, an assisted living and mind and memory care community, opened a new 60,000-square-foot addition at its Route 1 campus, welcoming its first residents on May 1.
‘Barn Raiser’ celebrates NH’s outdoor industry
Hosted by the Granite Outdoor Alliance, an organization set on uniting and advancing the key players in New Hampshire’s outdoor industry, this year’s sold-out Barn Raiser on June 10 reflected the breadth of the outdoor sector, bringing together public officials, business leaders, recreation providers and nonprofit representatives, among other key figures.
NH welcomes Gen Z’ers — affordability challenges await
A new report says an influx of new Granite Staters is coming primarily from neighboring Massachusetts, and most of them are younger, part of Gen Z, the cohort of people born roughly between 1997 and 2012. But another report says the newbies, like already established residents here, face affordability challenges when it comes to housing and child care.
UNH's Voice Z Digital invites collaboration
UNH marketing program helps small businesses and students work together
Getting the ‘Edge’ on with United Way of Greater Nashua
The United Way of Greater Nashua aims to raise $175,000 this year through its biggest annual fundraiser June 22-23 at Brady Sullivan Plaza.
Bipartisan group seeks discussion and legislation on key NH issues
The recently formed New Hampshire Forum has been whittling down — from 18 to four to one or two — important issues that will be addressed in the 2027 session of the state Legislature.
Are home prices closing in on a $600,000 median?
$1 million-plus sales are becoming more regular, according to New Hampshire Association of Realtors data
Analogic brings HQ — and more than 500 jobs — to Salem, NH
Analogic Corp. relocated from Peabody, Mass., to Salem, NH, in January. The privately held company designs and manufactures advanced imaging, detection and power technology for aviation security, health care and industrial markets. Its airport baggage screening systems are deployed in more than 26 countries.
NHBR About Town: Week of June 5, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest: Week of June 5, 2026
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Cracks in the clouds over solar energy
Upcoming legislation may provide (somewhat) smoother permitting process for developers
Ask the Experts: Navigating New Hampshire’s volatile energy market
As the push for cleaner, more resilient energy sources continues, solar and other renewables are transforming the way New Hampshire powers homes and businesses. One industry expert shares what’s next in energy innovation, policy and adoption across the state.
New mental health clinic opening in Keene
An addiction recovery service provider plans to open its first inpatient mental health clinic next month in the Elm City.
Dartmouth Health to fund positions at Vt. health clinic
In the past four years, Good Neighbor Health Clinic has seen its weekly patient volume triple and more new patients with increasingly complex conditions seeking care.
Expanding access to mental health care in New Hampshire
Demand for behavioral health care services continues to rise across New Hampshire and the nation, impacting families, employers, health care providers, and communities alike.
Are home prices closing in on a $600,000 median?
The median priced single-family home in the Granite State reached another all-time high at $579,900, according to data from the New Hampshire Association of Realtors. That breaks the previous high mark of $569,000 in June of last year.
Promoting NH’s outdoor economy will take better coordination, report says
New Hampshire’s outdoor economy is active and evolving, but the systems that support it have not kept pace, according to a new report by the Granite Outdoor Alliance. “Grounded Growth” was culled from three roundtables hosted by industry businesses around the state where 62 stakeholders from business, manufacturing, conservation, workforce and the public sector discussed challenges and opportunities shaping New Hampshire’s outdoor economy.
Delta Dental program helps veterans who need dental care
Tom Raffio is used to people calling him when they have a toothache. That means another veteran has heard about a Northeast Delta Dental program that provides free dental care for those who have served.
(Opinion) The support I wish every dementia caregiver had
Seacoast Dementia Hub provides community support for at-home caregivers
(Opinion) You can learn a lifesaving skill — CPR
CPR saves lives. More specifically, early chest compressions after a cardiac arrest can double or even triple the odds of survival by keeping blood flowing to the brain and the heart while awaiting further emergency care.
(Opinion) Offshore wind is meeting the moment
East Coast offshore wind projects offer a cleaner, more affordable energy solution to meet growing demand
(Opinion) When growth outpaces infrastructure
Communities grow. Businesses invest. Families plan their futures. Supporting all of it are essential systems that operate largely out of sight, delivering the reliability we’ve come to expect from modern life.
Extension Works for NH: The cost of quiet
Why communities can’t afford passive business engagement
Child care prices continue to rise in NH as provider supply shrinks, report says
Average annual price of center-based care for an infant and 4-year-old reached nearly $30,000 in 2025
Eye on Employment: Assets in retirement plans
Proposed regulation would change retirement plan investment oversight rules
Improving performance: The sacrificial turkey
Do you have too many customers?
Hitchiner Manufacturing increases starting hourly wage
Hitchiner Manufacturing Co. has raised its starting hourly wage to $25.77, aligning entry-level pay with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Living Wage Calculator for a single adult with no children in New Hampshire.
Cook on Concord: Spring reflections
This was a season for a 60th high school reunion and overseas travel
Employment typically peaks during summer in NH, but 2025 data suggests constraints may slow that growth
As New Hampshire enters another summer tourism season, recent employment data shows how seasonal hiring patterns may be changing across the Granite State.
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NHBR About Town: Week of June 19, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest: Week of June 19, 2026
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Two Gold Street properties added to Revo proposal
A brand new and redesigned Revo Casino and Social House came back to Manchester’s land-use boards this month after the acquisition of additional nearby properties allowed the creation of an expanded vision for the project.
Developing in commercial zones, dead-end roads
The New Hampshire House and Senate sent three bills to Gov. Kelly Ayotte intended to enable more housing construction, overcoming opposition from the New Hampshire Municipal Association and others.
(Opinion) Putting brain health in focus as we age
HEALTH CARE By: DR. STEVEN ANGELO As more Americans live longer, maintaining brain health is becoming an increasingly important part of overall well-being. During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and throughout the year,…
Breaking down barriers
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up the majority of businesses in NH and play a vital role in driving economic growth, innovation and job creation.
Downtown Keene infrastructure project gets an official start date
Keene’s downtown infrastructure project will tentatively break ground in Central Square on July 6, Keene’s public work director said last Wednesday.
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…
Leadership Unscripted event powered by CEOs
From left, former Yankee Publishing CEO Jamie Trowbridge; Granite VNA President and CEO Beth Slepian; CASA New Hampshire President and CEO Marty Sink; President and CEO of the Palace Theatre Trust Peter Ramsey; and President and…
