The business case for child care
NH Community Loan Fund initiative helps child care programs
Author: Melissa Proulx
Entrepreneur Joe Faro gives NH his most ambitious project yet
Tuscan Village, a 170-acre retail-residential-commercial project, to replace former Rockingham park racetrack
Breathing new life into empty buildings
New and creative uses for vacant commercial space
He keeps on truckin'
These days are 'very, very long' for one of NH's remaining canteen truck drivers
Online subscription services make their mark in retail
Over $5 billion business continues to grow
Bidding for a bargain
Weekly Manchester car auction draws diehards looking for a deal
Filtrine’s George Hansel makes his mark on Keene
In addition to being Filtrine’s national sales manager, Hansel serves the community as a Keene city councilor, and a member of the city’s Drug Addiction Solutions Task Force
Rules of the Uber road
Can rural areas accommodate ride-sharing?
Recovery effort spreads Hope
Manchester, Concord centers open, with more seen
A day in the life of a maple syrup producer
The maple syrup industry has a multi-million dollar impact on the state of New Hampshire
Sharing the sustainable knowledge
Portsmouth firm helps businesses create and promote sustainable initiatives
Building a strong social foundation
Maintaining a positive work atmosphere takes precedence over environmental initiatives
Engaging students, one person at a time
LifeWise provides an outlet for students through its mentor program
Antioch New England makes a difference
University lightens ecological footprint with decreased energy usage and expanded recycling
Eastern Slope Inn looks at the big picture
The Eastern Slope Inn in North Conway dedicated an entire year to making its buildings more environmentally sustainable rather than picking “just one thing.” Gil Harris, trust manager for the inn, created a 12-step program that allowed him and his…
Timberland makes it more convenient to serve
In-house programs have helped increase the employee participation rate
Manchester Community Music School’s Billie Tooley
Manchester Community Music School's Billie Tooley says that the skills gained by learning to become a musician or singer can be used in any career or life path, making the school a vital part of the community.
Giving back to the community the Hypertherm way
With a mission to enrich the community, Hypertherm is working to make its global reach a local presence. The industrial cutting solutions company, based in Hanover, allows associates to have a paid 24 hours that they can dedicate to volunteering…
Recent college grads have a PLAN for zero waste
In its first year, UNH-inspired startup recycles 65 tons of waste from nine campuses
Q&A with Lorraine Merrill
The local food movement is gaining momentum, says Agriculture Commissioner Lorraine Merrill, making farming a viable career choice for New Hampshirites.
Work begins on $32m Plymouth State facility
Harvey Construction, Rist-Frost, Sasaki leading project
Conference makes a case for business mindfulness
Sept. 9 event will focus on improving employee engagement, satisfaction and health
Sequoya Technologies’ energetic idea
By thinking creatively, the Peterborough-based IT firm has gotten its clients involved in the community and made its office more efficient
Proponents of anti-workplace bullying bill regroup
State Employees Association seeks override of ‘Healthy Workplace Bill’ veto
First stage of new Hooksett rest areas set to open
‘Something that is exceptionally and uniquely New Hampshire’
Nashua Whole Foods gets final touches before opening
A sneak preview of the chain’s first outlet in N.H.
N.H. ranks 16th in clean technology index
The Granite State has room to grow, but the foundation is there
Normalcy returning to N.H. foreclosure numbers
June foreclosure deeds are lowest since 2007
Local businesses show support for solar energy
N.H.'s solar rebate program makes solar panels affordable and economical say advocates
Businesses weigh conversion under B Corporation law
The legal status offers protection for those wanting to pursue a so-called triple bottom line
Monadnock Paper brings a farm back to life
Nearly a decade ago, Monadnock Paper Mills made it its mission to help a local farm get the fresh start it deserved and rebuild from the ground up – literally.
Report: Great Recession took its toll on N.H. kids
Child poverty rate climbs as national well-being ranking falls
USDA census: More N.H. farms, but they’re smaller
Number of farmers also up, but not profitability
Q&A with Carsey School's Michael Ettlinger
Michael Ettlinger, founding director of the new Carsey School of Public Policy at UNH, aims to build it into ‘an outstanding school of public policy with highly regarded graduates as well as being a home for outstanding multidisciplinary research and a range of effective initiatives.’
Pizzeria extortionists seek bitcoin ransom from N.H. restaurant
‘What’s a bitcoin?’ asks GM of Manchester’s 900 Degrees
N.H. businesses crowd Whole Foods supplier summit
Supermarket chain looks for local providers for new Nashua store
Sustainable oyster reefs answer to estuary woes
Efforts to rebuild oyster reefs are filling critical link in estuarine food chain
Rental costs continue to rise in Granite State
N.H. Housing survey finds higher vacancy rates falling too
Long-term care scorecard finds plenty of fault in N.H. services
Report points to deficiencies in Granite State’s 32nd ranking
N.H. farmer has high hopes for hops project
Indiegogo campaign seeks to raise funds for local processing effort
B Corp. measure set to become law
Governor 'looks forward to signing' legislation
Pax World launches women’s index fund
It’s the first fund to invest in companies that have a strong commitment to women
N.H. farmers a big winner in 2014 session
Bills establish Farm to Plate Program, clear some regulatory hurdles
Pay-sharing, employer social media access bill OKd
Governor’s signature awaited after passage on last day of session
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2025 Business Excellence Awards Event Photos
Photos from the 2025 NHBR Business Excellence Awards, presented by M&T Bank. This event was held on Thursday, October 9 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH.
Even with improving trends, NH housing remains a challenge
Residential real estate trends in New Hampshire— from supply to interest rates to median price — have improved incrementally since January.
Shaping NH's health care landscape
NH Hospital Association President Steve Ahnen discusses health care landscape in the state, federal and state policies affecting patients, AI in health care and more
Exit stage left: Two insurers leave NH’s Medicare Advantage market
Anthem and Martin’s Point are exiting the state entirely, Aetna is shrinking its coverage to just one county, and others are adjusting their plans, leaving some of the state’s counties with limited choices
Unbottling the Nongfu Spring deal
New Hampshire’s attorney general says no improprieties by state officials preceded the sale of a large Nashua commercial building to China’s largest water bottler. But Attorney General John Formella’s report to Gov. Kelly Ayotte dated Oct. 3 says the provisions of federal law should have taken place prior to the sale of the 337,391-square-foot building at 80 Northwest Blvd. in Nashua by a subsidiary of Nongfu Spring.
Charlie Kirk and free speech
Efforts to silence speech contradicts Trump executive order citing First Amendment
A fully wired NH expected by 2026
Despite a shift in policy, New Hampshire officials expect 100% of the households and businesses in the state will have access to broadband internet by 2026.
Smart strategies for building and protecting wealth
Careful planning around succession, market changes and investment choices can help you feel more confident about the years ahead.
Q&A with tech entrepreneur and educator Rajesh Nair
Rajesh Nair is on a global mission to inspire students to experience the same joy he did as a youth in India when he learned how to build a simple crystal radio.
