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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Gas prices cause NH economic indigestion
New Hampshire is feeling some economic indigestion at the start of the summer season, and the main culprit is gas. Six in 10 (61%) of respondents to a new University of New Hampshire polls are worried about the current and future price of gas, and a clear majority put the blame on President Donald Trump.
Private equity firm agrees to acquire a majority stake in Velcro Companies
Arsenal Capital Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Velcro Companies from the Cripps Foundation, which owns the privately held British company, a longtime New Hampshire employer. Under the deal announced May 26, the Cripps Foundation will continue as a minority shareholder of the company, which opened its manufacturing center in Manchester nearly 70 years ago.
Education with an impact
Community College System of NH Chancellor Mark Rubinstein shares insight into the impact post-secondary education has in New Hampshire and beyond
Manufactured home communities in NH targeted by equity investors
Landmark law offers some protection, but it isn’t failsafe
NHBR About Town: Week of May 22, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest: Week of May 22, 2026
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
NH Preservation Alliance honors four leaders, 10 projects
Awards include properties that remain in active use after restoration
Nonprofit ‘members’ in NH: what statutory membership really means
When a public charity is formed, the focus is often on the organization’s purpose, the application for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and board structure.
People and partnerships will shape the future of energy
What ultimately shapes the future will be the people who continue to keep homes, businesses powered
