There were three venture financings in New Hampshire in the first quarter of 2005 — exactly the same number as seen in the first quarter of 2004. One was a first-round financing, and the others were third rounds. All three…
Did abuse charges fall on deaf ears? The New Hampshire Pari-Mutuel Commission, after accepting the surrender on May 3 of scandal-ridden Lakes Region Greyhound Park’s license, congratulated itself on handling a difficult issue, one that involved the federal indictment of…
The Legislature has winnowed a spate of health insurance reform bills down to two survivors, House Bill 611, now in the Senate, and Senate Bill 125, now in the House. HMOs oppose pieces of both proposals and are urging the…
Along with over a thousand other people, I attended the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Dinner in March. It was a classy event, focusing on Manchester’s recent history and culminating in the recognition of Clara Monier,…
The SoloRider, a specialized golf cart developed by a Denver, Colo.-based company of the same name, allows those in wheelchairs or with significant mobility issues to play golf while seated. Looking somewhat like a single-passenger golf cart, the SoloRider has…
Editor’s note: “The Hooterization of Manchester,” Jack Kenny’s “Last Word” opinion piece, which appeared in the April 29-May 12 New Hampshire Business Review, provoked an unprecedented response from readers and others who took part in the Greater Manchester Chamber of…
It’s time for our third annual “Off the Clock Beach Books” guide, so we’ve asked Granite State booksellers for their picks on the most salacious, sizzling and even smart stuff in print this side of a lawn chair. Unless otherwise…
Q. I’ve prepared a business plan to help me get additional capital for my business. I followed the “how to” manuals and have produced a 200+ page document which I’m sure nobody has the time to read. What parts should…
Democrats. Republicans. Red states. Blue states. Iowa caucuses. New Hampshire primary. Values voters. Soccer moms. NASCAR dads. During the 2004 presidential election, the country was divided into such categories, making this one of the most polarizing elections ever. Now that…
The New Hampshire Legislature is considering a mercury reduction initiative that could increase electric rates substantially for PSNH customers. As written, Senate Bill 128 could add hundreds of millions of dollars to our energy production costs, and greatly diminish the…
A little more than halfway through the six-month budget process, it’s clear that, as usual, the New Hampshire budget is pretty tight. It’s also clear that after the House passed a stripped-down version of the budget last month, there’s probably…
Remember when the John Birch Society was as extreme right wing as you could get? While they’re still seeing conspiracies behind the bush (obvious double entendre), today they seem positively sane compared to the rabid neo-cons now in charge. They…
To the editor: Re the article about Mehdi Gabayzadeh and the $300 million fraud (“Ex-paper exec guilty in fraud,” April 29-May 12 NHBR). Wasn’t anybody paying attention? I thought large firms had independent auditors and a board of directors. It…
Since its founding almost 27 years ago, the New Hampshire Business Review has gone out of its way to publish a diverse range of opinions on a similarly varied number of subjects, from articles on the economy and government to…
When The World Schools began 25 years ago, its backdrop, the remnants of a small empty chicken farm on the Daniel Webster Highway in Nashua, was barely large enough for five staff members and the 38 preschoolers being cared for.…
In 1990, Dick Swett — a Yale graduate and an architect who grew up in Laconia, where he starred in football and track — became the first Democrat since 1912 to be elected to Congress from New Hampshire’s 2nd District.…
Private water companies in New Hampshire generally have higher rates than their public counterparts and their rates are going up at a faster rate — according to a New Hampshire Business Review analysis of a state survey of water rates.…
New Hampshire school buildings could be providing healthier, more productive educational settings, contributing to the academic improvement of students, reducing environmental impacts and opening opportunities for local community use - all while saving money for taxpayers - according to a…
Shortly after the catastrophic events of Sept. 11, 2001, in an article for these pages entitled, “Legal Pendulum Swings In Favor of Developers,” I offered the observation that recent case decisions applicable to real estate development in New Hampshire suggested…
The lettering on construction vehicles traveling New Hampshire roads bearing a family name or the “& Sons” insignia indicates to us that many New Hampshire building and construction companies are family businesses. To keep a family business strong through the…
The March 21 board meeting for Travelin’ Style — a fledgling company with sights on creating convenient travel packs containing daily essentials for business travelers — began as any other board meeting would. President Ben Collins addressed board members, recapping…
I recently returned from the spring meeting of the Counselors of Real Estate in Chicago. With a $175 round-trip fare on a Southwest direct flight, New Hampshire is connected to the U.S. and the world. There were several sessions, but…
The squared circle When you come down to it, the ongoing set-to over construction of a high-end outlet mall in Merrimack was really a match-up between two of New Hampshire’s more well-known political heavyweights. In this corner, carrying the water…
Q. How are investment property lenders arriving at maximum loan proceeds when underwriting today’s historically low cap rates? A. Carefully, very carefully! Capitaliza-tion - or cap — rates are at historic lows, and while capital stays abundant, interest rates stay…
When he arrived in Nashua 16 years ago, Roger Houston didn’t need a map to tell him he wasn’t in Colorado anymore. “When I was in Arvada (Colorado), we annexed an area the size of Nashua,” said the Gate City’s…
The combination of a lower dollar and the level of foreign buyers’ income resulted in a decrease in overseas sales from New Hampshire’s exporting companies in February. Exports of goods made in the Granite State edged slightly down by 1.2…
“You can observe a lot just by watching,” Yogi Berra supposedly said. Some of us observed with keen interest the entertainers performing at the recent annual awards dinner of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. It was the 50th anniversary…
New Hampshire is home to several world-class resorts, and they are as gracious as they are beautiful — at least the parts that mere mortals see. But what about those of us who are on higher shelves? When (if) Bill…
Teradyne Inc., parent company of Nashua-based Teradyne Connection Systems, is putting its Nashua building up for sale, along with another in North Reading, Mass. The factory at 24 Simon St. in Nashua had manufactured connection systems and backplanes, but it…
The Magnet Recognition nursing award — a national seal of approval designating nursing excellence - has been awarded to St. Joseph Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a part of the American Nurses Association. The Nashua hospital is the…
You may not have noticed, but the ballpark they play in isn’t the only thing that’s “historic” about the Nashua Pride. Time flies when you’re playing ball, and the Pride, Nashua’s entry in the Atlantic Professional Baseball League, is about…
Nationally, venture capital fund-raising increased sharply last year, reversing a three-year downturn — and there continue to be significant funding opportunities for late-stage as well as early- and seed-stage companies in 2005. Dividing investments regionally, New England remains a strong…
Imagine if today’s mail brought a letter from the IRS advising you that you or your small business are being audited. What would you do? Please bear in mind that a notice to appear before an IRS examiner is not…
Just as financial ratios can help a business owner evaluate his or her firm’s status with respect to its liquidity, diagnostic ratios can assist in analyzing how a firm manages its debt. (Trade debt pertains to the credit extended by…
I try to learn what I can from great leaders, and we lost a giant of a leader on April 2. OK, I admit it — I’m Catholic, and I even practice my religion. Even so, John Paul II was…
One question I frequently get is whether our clients should include a new kind of communication called a blog in their PR strategy. After all, everyone who hires a PR professional is most often interested in one thing — getting…
The New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies recently released a study about the impact of increased state spending on public education since the Claremont decisions. The study indicates that school districts continue to spend widely varying amounts on a…
The inability to move forward on important federal spending bills such as the Transportation Equity Act (TEA-21) is having an impact on the progress of infrastructure projects throughout New England and will ultimately have an impact on the region’s economy.…
Fast forward to the fourth quarter 2005. Looking back on what I hope was a successful year economically you will have planned for ’06 and beyond. What new products and markets will be your focus? Certainly, you will be concerned…
Often when a thorny issue comes up in Concord, our citizen-legislators develop a sudden enthusiasm for study. Consider how our House of Representatives has responded to a decision by the state Supreme Court to replace court stenographers with electronic recording…
To the editor: I can sympathize with reader Paul Kelly and his concern about Social Security. (“Just say no to Social Security revamp,” March 18-31 New Hampshire Business Review.) But it is even worse than he fears; Congress passes laws,…
In a surprising vote, the New Hampshire Senate recently passed and sent to the House a bill imposing tougher mercury emissions standards. If ultimately passed and signed into law the measure could have a significant impact on Public Service of…
It’s safe to say no one in the Androscoggin Valley shed any tears for Mehdi Gabayzadeh, the former CEO of what was once one of the nation’s largest makers of paper products, after he was convicted April 13 of engineering…
Parents who want to drop off kids aged 15 or younger at the Pheasant Lane Mall on Friday or Saturday nights are out of luck. In response to recent “disorderly and disruptive” incidents, mall security personnel two weeks ago started…
Lupine Inc., a Conway-based manufacturer and distributor of pet products, has been named the first New Hampshire recipient of a loan through the Citizens Job Bank initiative. The initiative was launched in March by Gov. John Lynch and Citizens Bank…
Laura Monica, founder of High Point Communications in Bow, has been named the winner of the sixth annual Athena Award from the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce. The award is given to an individual who is committed to the community,…
Paul LeBlanc has taken a varied and interesting road to the presidency of Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester. LeBlanc, who succeeded Richard Gustafson in July 2003, joined SNHU after serving for seven years as president of Marlboro College in…
A two-day “boot camp” designed for community-minded entrepreneurs put together by Stonyfield Farm and the School of Community Economic Development at Southern New Hampshire University will be held June 9-10 at the university in Manchester. Called The Stonyfield Farm Entrepreneurship…
The lure is cast through unsolicited faxes to New Hampshire businesses, and the bait is seductive. It offers extensive health-care benefits, with little or no restrictions, no exclusions for pre-existing conditions or age, often at a monthly cost of less…
Standing behind the philosophy that “health care is a local activity,” Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is right at home in New Hampshire. Combining national experience with a small-town frame of mind, Anthem focuses on the satisfaction of its…
UNH marketing program helps small businesses and students work together
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.
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.
$1 million-plus sales are becoming more regular, according to New Hampshire Association of Realtors data
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.
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Upcoming legislation may provide (somewhat) smoother permitting process for developers
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.
