More than two years after Tyco International Ltd. agreed to pay $5 million to fund an investor education and corporate governance program to settle claims related to one of the biggest corporate scandals in history, it has been finally decided…
When Terry Vital founded Vital & Ryze Advertising in 1990, the World Wide Web was not so wide, cell phones weighed pounds and digital media were pretty much still in the realm of science fiction. As technology has progressed, so…
W. Douglas Scamman Jr., the newly re-elected speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, comes from a long line of farmers and politicians. The son of a former House speaker, Scamman himself served two terms as speaker during his…
New Hampshire ski areas are in full swing, or ski, as the case may be. There are all sorts of discount passes and mid-week deals at the resorts, so if you haven’t hit the slopes yet, there’s no better time…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has run full-page advertisements in newspapers all across the country - including New Hampshire - warning farmers about an avian disease that has not hit almost all of America in 30 years. And they would…
Only Nixon could go to China, the saying went. In February 1972, President Richard Nixon made history by visiting mainland China in the middle of the Cold War — the first time a U.S. president had set foot in that…
Recognizing that relationships are the key to building and retaining business, the New Hampshire Business Resource Center, in cooperation with the state Department of Transportation, has been working with New Frontier Industries Inc. of Milton to research and develop soundwall…
Coos County timber cuts cause concern Concerns that the North Country’s logging industry is growing too quickly and eventually could cripple itself have prompted calls from some lawmakers for tighter restrictions. This year’s logging plans call for sharp increases, threatening…
When you hear the word “LAN,” do you think of: • Corporate IT headaches? If so, you’re a geek, and a boring one. • “sakes”? If so, you’ve watched too many movies with fake Southern dialogue. (Nobody pronounces “land” without…
Anne Jamieson, vice president of operations at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, Mass., has been named the new chief executive officer of Parkland Medical Center in Derry. William Schuler, president and CEO of Portsmouth Regional Hospital, has been serving as…
The New Hampshire Technical Institute has been awarded a $500,000 federal grant to help the school build a new wing for its nursing program. NHTI began a $3 million capital campaign for the project in 2004 and has so far…
Second of two articles. Home improvement contractors would have to get a license. Merchants could sell only cigarettes that don’t start fires. And anyone who uses spyware to sell their wares — beware. In the previous issues we focused on…
Q. I’m reading more and more about the importance of having a good “business model.” I’m in the process of adding a new product line, and I’m not sure what “model” I should be shooting for. How can I determine…
The Legislature is back in town, and already the New Hampshire High Technology Council and the business community at large is taking an extremely close look at the projected $300 million state budget deficit and its implications for business taxes…
It’s a sad commentary on our time that the subject of workers’ rights has receded so far from public view. In the last election cycle, both locally and nationally, the rights of workers were a non-issue. The implicit message: Workers…
Anyone see a pattern here? Consider the following: • The state’s one-term Gov. Craig Benson is ejected from office for consistent and arrogant disregard for the notion of ethics, after an unprecedented and sickening tsunami of cash that got him…
To the editor: Thomas Thomson’s guest editorial touts the “positive partnership” with private landowners that makes New Hampshire’s $1.2 billion snowmobile industry possible (“Private landowners a key link in N.H.’s economy,” Jan. 7-20 New Hampshire Business Review). Private landowners allow…
Much has happened in the 37 years since Kenwood Jones Sr. opened the doors to Ken Jones Ski Shop, then on Amherst Street in Nashua. But through the change of hands, name changes and relocations there have been some constants…
John Lynch was sworn in as governor on a snowy Thursday, Jan. 6. Taking the oath before a full House chamber and an audience on television, he set a positive and cooperative tone, emphasizing the need to solve the state’s…
Keene: Whatman PLC, the London-based owner of biotechnology firm Schleicher & Schuell, is closing the Keene company’s doors, eliminating or moving its 76 high-tech jobs after 52 years in Keene. Whatman, which bought Schleicher & Schuell Dec. 1, said it…
‘Six Feet’ close-up You wouldn’t think that a headstone company would need marketing brochures - they are guaranteed customers - but Rock of Ages has great ones. So good in fact, the producers of the Emmy award-winning HBO series “Six…
If you shopped for any Cartier, Estée Lauder, Gucci or Chanel gift items this past holiday season, you probably brought home a little bit of Mirror Lake, N.H., as well. These high-end retailers join other internationally known brand names -…
In January, those winds off the Merrimack River seem especially frosty while slogging to and fro from the Top Shelf offices. By the time we get home, we’re all so frozen we can barely scan the latest Robb Report for…
Editor’s Note: “Commercial Notes,” a new monthly column written by David Eaton, president of Manchester-based Eaton Partners Inc., provides answers to reader questions related to commercial real estate financing. Questions can be submitted to him at Commercialnotes@eatonpartners.com. Q. I want…
There is no question that traffic has increased in New Hampshire. More people mean more cars because north of Metro Boston there are few public transit alternatives. Concord CAT carried 100,000 riders last year, and Advance Transit in the Upper…
While technological improvements and quality enhancements provide an advantage in selling goods abroad, export success is still determined by how much money foreign buyers have and how weak the dollar is against the buyers’ national currency. New Hampshire exporters have…
The following is the text of a citizen’s letter mailed to the White House on Christmas Eve. Dear Mr. President: I am writing this on December 24th, as I am finally in “the spirit of the season.” So if it…
In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” Ebenezer Scrooge was visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. The ghost of Christmas Future was the most frightening of the three. “It was shrouded in a deep black…
We’ve got a brand new year and a brand new governor, and education is looming as a subject slated for attention ... again. Unfortunately, while education is a subject worthy of continual attention, our interest seems to concentrate only on…
The recent and brief administration of Gov. Craig Benson calls to mind Harry Truman’s explanation of why he considered General Douglas MacArthur “worse than the Cabots and the Lodges—they at least talk to each other before they tell God what…
Thank you to all New Hampshire landowners who maintain open space and share it with the general public and our state. New Hampshire is the second most heavily forested state in the nation (Maine is No. 1), with a total…
To the editor: I am outraged at the recent appointment of Rep. Gene Chandler, R-Bartlett, as chairman of the House Public Works & Highway Committee. This committee is responsible for approving hundreds of millions of dollars for construction projects throughout…
Q. My company is two years old and growing fast. I’m soon going to need more cash. I’ve been advised to try and sell some stock to friends and family, since such funding involves no interest cost or principal repayments.…
Recently, both in New Hampshire Business Review and an op-ed piece in The Union Leader, Ed Mosca offered “A Modest Republican Manifesto.” In it, he placed blame on “Republicans in name only” (RINOs) or “Main Street Republicans” for many of…
A wine-derful event... Folks who took part in Easter Seals New Hampshire’s 2004 Winter Wine Spectacular will tell you that it quickly became the premier wine tasting north of Boston. And that’s why so many people are looking forward to…
“Too bad that all the people who really know how to run the country are busy driving taxicabs and cutting hair.” - George Burns Professional help The state Republican Party, at the urging of gubernatorial nominee-apparent Bruce Keough, is hoping…
A California native, Dr. Gary Woods is an orthopedic surgeon who has been in practice in Concord for 22 years. He is currently president of the New Hampshire Medical Society. A graduate of the University of California at Berkley, he…
Financial planning for a child with special needs deserves special attention from every parent. With ever-changing laws and legal procedures, it’s important for families to regularly revisit their financial plans to ensure their sons or daughters with disabilities are well-prepared…
The dust seems to have settled in the wake of confusion on the taxation of capital gains and dividends, which makes it a good time to review the rules regarding the holding period for long-term capital gains. One less day…
With the holiday season behind us, it’s time to look back at 2004 and measure the stock performance of New Hampshire publicly traded companies. Increases in valuation are one of the key performance indicators included in most performance measurement systems.…
The allegation that Pennichuck Corp. awarded more than $1 million worth of landscaping work to the son of the firm’s former CEO may not be accurate. The former CEO, Maurice Arel, and the company agreed last month to a $390,000…
Although most consumers remain ignorant about the serious threat of “spyware” - an emerging device used in cyber crime and intrusive attacks on PCs — it is silently taking control of computers and threatens productivity and even confidentiality for many…
There are nearly half a million 401(k) plans in the United States, and for each plan, one — or more commonly, several - company executives have fiduciary responsibilities for plan oversight. Most executives and plan trustees know they are fiduciaries.…
Like New Englanders who complain about the weather, owners and executives of small businesses worry about being sued, but don’t do anything about it. A recent nationwide survey of small-business owners and executives revealed that two-thirds of the respondents were…
First of two articles Let’s skip the preliminaries. The state is facing a mind-boggling deficit in this budget year. And with a new governor elected on a pledge to veto any broad-based taxes, expect a another major catfight over the…
If Hillsborough County takes in less money from its Registry of Deeds office than the county commissioners anticipated, they can’t say they weren’t warned. According to Deputy Registrar Annette Jacques, “We’re budgeted this year for $5.5 million. That’s what they’ve…
Shaw’s lawyer buys site near Yoken’s The abutter to the former Yoken’s Restaurant in Portsmouth has sold her property to the same developer who acquired the Yoken’s property in November, leading to more speculation a supermarket will be built there.…
After years of decline, Whaleback Mountain in Enfield has sat idle like a beached humpback. But Evan Dybvig, a two-time former Olympic mogul skier, is hoping to change that. Dybvig is planning on purchasing the former ski area that sits…
HUDSON- After a few more clarifications, the selectmen will hold two public hearings on proposed changes to the noise ordinance. The proposal calls for the ordinance to be amended to allow commercial contractors to do outdoor construction from 7 a.m.-7…
NASHUA- The Solid Waste Department will pick up Christmas trees at curbside for two weeks, starting Monday. Tree stands and ornaments must be removed. Trees should not be put into plastic bags and will not be picked up if stuck…
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
A federal judge heard opening arguments Monday, February 9, in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a 2024 state law that requires first-time voters in New Hampshire to show proof of U.S. citizenship when they register.
What employers should know for the upcoming cap season
On February 11, 2026, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the largest enforcement settlement under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), resolving claims that The Walt Disney Company failed to adequately honor consumers’ opt-out rights — a core tenet of modern privacy law.
Our post-pandemic business environment has brought about myriad challenges that make cash flow forecasting much more difficult than it was five years ago. Many businesses are navigating supply chain challenges, volatile demand and lingering inflation — all key indicators of future cash flow.
For a long time, workplace wellness was viewed through a fairly narrow lens: reminders to schedule an annual physical, a blood pressure screening, maybe a gym reimbursement. Those efforts still matter. But “wellness” has expanded, because the way we work and live has changed.
What employers are getting wrong, and how to fix it before it becomes a claim
Collaboration can ensure the Granite State’s ski industry remains vibrant and resilient
