Seizing Opportunity in NH's Legal Community
Nicole Bluefort shares her journey into New Hampshire and how she has made a name for herself in the legal field
Author: Michael Cameron Ward
Albany International search for new home lands in Portsmouth
Albany International develops and manufactures components using advanced materials for the paper and aerospace industries. Its two main businesses are Machine Clothing, which produces custom belts for paper production, and Albany Engineered Composites, which supplies advanced composite parts for the aerospace industry.
29 teams from across NH compete at 8th Annual Governor’s Cup Robotics Competition
Winning teams were Morpheus, Concord Community Team; Windham Windup, Windham High School; and The Power Knights, Manchester West and Goffstown High School.
The Bottom Line: White Mountains, Albany International, and Planet Fitness
A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide
GBCC and Lonza partner for apprenticeship program
Thanks to a new apprenticeship program between Great Bay Community College (GBCC) and Lonza, Charlie Leland and Noah Ford jumpstarted their careers in the fast-paced field of biomedicine this summer.
Catholic Diocese of Manchester opens K-6 school in Northwood
“We entrust this school to her care and give thanks to our Lord, Jesus Christ. We look forward to growing the school to serve more students and families.”
NH’s uniqueness on display
The dedication of the Military and Veterans Campus in Franklin among recent highlights
Building a more solid foundation for employee wellness
Here are some of the areas we look at to assess and strengthen the foundation of employee health and wellness, and in the process, enhance the business culture.
Patient investors reap rewards
Cisco crashed in 2000 and took 25 years to reach new all-time highs
(Opinion) Getting ready for stablecoins
The GENIUS Act, New Hampshire guidance and tax ramifications
The power of prevention
Record declines in drug-related deaths follow a decade of investment in services
(Opinion) Red state, blue state or one state
Since Charlie Kirk was shot and killed last month in cold blood at an outdoor college forum in Utah, our country has been in shock.
Ask the Experts: Connect and collaborate from outside the cubicle
From nature-space retreats to historic venues, New Hampshire offers businesses unique ways to bring teams together outside the office.
The Latest: Week of October 17, 2025
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
NHBR About Town: Week of October 17, 2025
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
Remote’s control
New data shows work from home is here to stay in New Hampshire
Political expression
Managing political speech in the workplace
Q&A with Bank of New Hampshire's Robert Magan
Robert “Bob” Magan has more than 25 years of experience managing money for individuals, nonprofits, charitable organizations and municipalities throughout New England.
Spotlight on manufacturing in the Granite State
Its funding restored, NH MEP draws more than 400 to annual summit in Windham
Banking on a different approach to health care
Former Portsmouth credit union will house surgical center and other medical businesses
Most NH education funding safe from fed shutdown, commissioner says
Key federal funding for New Hampshire schools has not been affected by the shutdown in Washington, Department of Education Commissioner Caitlin Davis said Thursday, Oct. 9 — at least the money that flows through the state Department of Education.
Critical Condition: North Country
While other rural health care systems falter, Coos County Family Health-Androscoggin Valley Hospital alliance shores up access to health care
These talks build big ideas
What’s the big idea? Ten people from different backgrounds and disciplines will share theirs at the Rex Theatre on Oct. 22 for TEDxAmoskeagMillyard, an annual storytelling event.
‘Housing as another form of infrastructure’
New Hampshire voters aren’t feeling much relief from their anxieties about the state’s housing crisis. The continued reduced housing inventory, which pushes home prices higher, is also dampening labor market in the Granite State, according to a pair of studies.
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.
The Latest: Week of October 3
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Littleton Regional Healthcare selects Dartmouth Health as preferred future partner
Move to join the DH system follows two years of study
Creating meaningful change
Don’t let performance improvement plans become a path to termination
Hundreds of H-1B workers employed in New Hampshire
The following data shows the extent that New Hampshire employers rely on the H-1B program to fill positions for highly skilled workers. Recently, President Trump instituted stiff, $100,000 fees for future H-1B workers. Media reports say some 700,000 people work…
NH economy: ‘Uncertainty rules’
‘Effective’ tariff rate slowing consumer spending, economist says
Is unemployment uptick a concern in NH?
Rate has ticked up to 3% after hovering around 2% for two years
Hannah Grimes grant helps businesses dream big
The Hannah Grimes Center in Keene received $350K to support Monadnock Region microenterprises with training, mentorship, and small business growth.
NH’s coastal economy is short on miles, long on opportunity
Beyond beaches and seafood, NH’s 18-mile coast powers a thriving economy with tourism, marine industries, innovation, and global trade.
It's time to review your benefits
Things to consider this open enrollment season
Why does an obscure California law apply to your website?
CA lawyers are suing businesses under CIPA for using tracking tools like Meta Pixel & Google Analytics. Learn steps to reduce risk and protect your site.
The Bottom Line: Boeing, U.S. Economy and Starbucks
A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide
Trump administration sues NH, seven other states over voter files
The Trump administration’s Department of Justice is suing New Hampshire Secretary of State Dave Scanlan, arguing he is illegally withholding the state’s voter file from federal officials.
White River Junction VA Medical Center unveils $16M renovation
The Veterans Affairs Healthcare System celebrated the completion of a $16 million, 24,000-square-foot renovation of a medical surgical unit at the White River Junction VA Medical Center. The upgrade aims to provide accessible, modern health care for veterans, and make…
NH Supreme Court decision clarifies workers’ comp. death benefits
The NH Supreme Court ruled a firefighter’s spouse may file an independent workers’ comp death benefits claim, even if the worker’s own claim was denied.
New Hampshire households’ financial well-being remained stable in 2024
The Granite State’s lack of median household income growth paired with the rising cost of living may have contributed to stable poverty rates between 2023 and 2024.
Stepping up for a friend
Sheehan Phinney sets $25,000 goal for cancer research in memory of late COO Paul Voegelin
New Easterseals Campus is a victory for veterans
Easterseals Military & Veterans Campus includes affordable housing, a conference center and a hub for nonprofits
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Seizing Opportunity in NH's Legal Community
Nicole Bluefort shares her journey into New Hampshire and how she has made a name for herself in the legal field
Albany International search for new home lands in Portsmouth
Albany International develops and manufactures components using advanced materials for the paper and aerospace industries. Its two main businesses are Machine Clothing, which produces custom belts for paper production, and Albany Engineered Composites, which supplies advanced composite parts for the aerospace industry.
29 teams from across NH compete at 8th Annual Governor’s Cup Robotics Competition
Winning teams were Morpheus, Concord Community Team; Windham Windup, Windham High School; and The Power Knights, Manchester West and Goffstown High School.
The Bottom Line: White Mountains, Albany International, and Planet Fitness
A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide
GBCC and Lonza partner for apprenticeship program
Thanks to a new apprenticeship program between Great Bay Community College (GBCC) and Lonza, Charlie Leland and Noah Ford jumpstarted their careers in the fast-paced field of biomedicine this summer.
Catholic Diocese of Manchester opens K-6 school in Northwood
“We entrust this school to her care and give thanks to our Lord, Jesus Christ. We look forward to growing the school to serve more students and families.”
NH’s uniqueness on display
The dedication of the Military and Veterans Campus in Franklin among recent highlights
Building a more solid foundation for employee wellness
Here are some of the areas we look at to assess and strengthen the foundation of employee health and wellness, and in the process, enhance the business culture.
Patient investors reap rewards
Cisco crashed in 2000 and took 25 years to reach new all-time highs
