To the editor: New Hampshire, like every other state, is faced with the challenge of increasing revenue without overtaxing residents. Tourism has proven to be one of the most effective and equitable means of accomplishing that goal. In New Hampshire,…
Catherine is a 57-year-old CEO and major stockholder of a manufacturing company in Massachusetts that has gross sales of $14 million and an estimated value of $4 million. Two years ago, she became romantically involved with a member of her…
The Federal Communications Commission recently ruled that voice over Internet protocol, or VoIP, is an interstate service and therefore exempt from state and local regulation and tariffs. The FCC voted 5-0 to support a petition from Vonage Holdings Corp. of…
Q. My business is facing some big challenges on a number of fronts. I believe I’ve formulated a good strategic plan to deal with them, but I still get the feeling that my key employees and I are on different…
Riding in my automobile the other day, I heard two stories on the radio in quick succession that raised the issue of money and politics. The first was about House Speaker Gene Chandler and the investigation into his “corn roast”…
It’s time once again for Off The Clock’s annual review of gift books for the coming holiday season. Every year I ask booksellers across the state what’s new in gorgeous books — books meant to be seen as much as…
Help wanted Never mind that when he was then-incoming governor, Craig Benson insisted that Jeanne Shaheen butt out of the nomination game now that she was a lame duck. And never mind that the governor picked a curious moment to…
Ron Bills, president and CEO of Segway LLC, has announced his intention to resign in mid-December after a little more than a year on the job. Bills cited family reasons when informing the company of his departure. An executive committee…
Jim Roche, currently president and chief executive officer of a chamber of commerce in central New York state, has been picked as the next president of the Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire. Roche will assume his new duties…
Lisa DeStefano, owner and principal of DeStefano Architects, was born and bred in Portsmouth. So when she decided to give free rein to her entrepreneurial spirit and open up her own design firm - just a handful of years after…
Manchester, N.H., and Hong Kong remain half a world apart geographically, but the two cities are remarkably similar in their economic development, according to Sara P.C. Wu, director of Hong Kong’s Economic & Trade Office in New York. “Hong Kong…
Foreign sales of locally made goods have considerably bolstered this year as demand from around the globe has strengthened significantly. State companies have reaped the benefits of a gradually falling dollar, which works its way in boosting exports. A weak…
If a proposed change in federal rules wins approval, mid-sized banks won’t have to meet the same stringent Community Reinvestment Act requirements they now do to serve their entire communities. The change could affect a third of the banks that…
The legal costs of fighting the city’s efforts to take Pennichuck Corp. by eminent domain cut into the utility’s third-quarter profit, according to Donald L. Correll, Pennichuck’s president and chief executive officer. The water company earned $577,000, or 24 cents…
State Consumer Advocate Anne Ross has joined with attorneys general, business advocates and energy companies around New England in opposing a proposed federal policy change. The proposed change is being pursued by the Independent System Operator of New England, or…
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua has become the latest New Hampshire hospital in the state to sign provider agreements with MVP Health Care. “We are making steady progress in contracting with New Hampshire hospitals, and we are proud…
The first hospital-based diabetes center in Nashua opened earlier this year at St. Joseph Hospital, allowing patients with the chronic disease to receive much of their care under one roof. Part of a national trend in health-care delivery, the center…
It has been a year since federal regulations safeguarding patient information went into effect, and while most health-care institutions around New Hampshire are on solid footing with the new rules, certain provisions of the mandate are still causing concerns. The…
When it comes to dealing with the state’s Medicaid program, doing nothing is not an option, according to Health and Human Services Commissioner John Stephen. Stephen, in unveiling his long-awaited Medicaid reform plan Nov. 10, told lawmakers that the state…
Trustees of the University System of New Hampshire have approved a long-range master plan for Plymouth State University. The plan, said PSU President Donald P. Wharton, identifies many opportunities for the school, including a more cohesive architectural image that will…
New England College is launching a new degree completion program designed for people who want to advance their careers in health care. The program, which begins in January, will offer working health-care professionals an opportunity to obtain a bachelor of…
The origins of Antioch New England stretch back four decades, to a house atop Putney Mountain when a handful of teachers and graduate students launched an experiment in education. It was a sharp departure from the typical “ivory tower” institutions…
To many people the college admissions process is overwhelming. In my capacity as the dean I have always tried to emphasize the process as a series of simple, logical steps. Just follow a simple “to do” checklist and you’ll be…
Comprehensive and continuous training is as important to a corporation of any size as other fundamental needs. Over a seven-year period I’ve directed programs, in which more than 10,000 people have participated regarding the use and maintenance of CRM (customer…
Dartmouth College has announced its largest fund-raising drive ever, with the goal of raising $1.3 billion for new dorms, classrooms, an expanded fitness center, a dining hall, financial aid and a soccer facility. It’s called the Campaign for the Dartmouth…
Universities and community colleges from coast to coast are offering advanced degree programs or other forms of continuing education. From managers looking for professional advancement to stay-at-home parents who want to learn a new skill, Americans are returning to school…
The University of New Hampshire is expected to benefit from a new initiative making the state a participant in the National Science Foundation’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, or EPSCoR. EPSCoR focuses on those states that have historically received…
Rivier College is introducing two new programs designed to serve the needs of professionals seeking to earn an MBA or finish a bachelor’s degree. Beginning in January 2005, the college will offer an accelerated executive MBA program in organizational leadership…
The year 2004 marks the 10th anniversary of Daniel Webster College’s EXCEL degree completion program, which enables working adults with some college credit to complete their degrees by attending class one night a week for 18 months. The program is…
MERRIMACK - Former selectman Norman Carr and current Selectman David McCray will finally have their day in court. A two-day trial is scheduled for Dec. 13 and 14 in the ongoing legal dispute between Carr and McCray. The trial will…
NASHUA - Martha’s Exchange owners Bill and Chris Fokas say city residents have been good to them, and that’s why the brothers are giving back. The Fokas brothers donated 300 Thanksgiving dinners to the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter using…
MANCHESTER - On the day before Thanksgiving, one of the busiest days of the year at Manchester Airport, the check-in counters for each of the major airlines were filled as families lined up to catch their Thanksgiving flights. For the…
CONCORD - Gov. Craig Benson and the Executive Council signed a letter Tuesday concluding Safety Commissioner Dick Flynn should face no punishment for his behind-the-scenes part in convincing then-Attorney General Peter Heed to resign. Benson’s office released the letter Wednesday…
WILTON-The annual Winter Holiday Party, sponsored by Friends of the Wilton Library and the Library Board of Trustees, will be held at the library on Dec. 5 from 2-4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Entertainment…
WILTON - The Second Congregational Church and the Main Street Association will open the holiday season with “Breakfast with Santa,” on Saturday, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the church parish house. The event will include photographs with Santa, giveaways and fun.…
NASHUA-The time has changed for World Series MVP Manny Ramirez’s appearance Sunday at a downtown collectibles shop. Ramirez is now scheduled to sign autographs at Nashua Sports Collectibles, 135 Main St., Sunday from 5:30-7 p.m. The appearance originally had been…
PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Closed. MUNICIPAL OFFICES: Closed. STATE/FEDERAL OFFICES: Closed. POST OFFICES: Closed; Express Mail delivery in operation. BANKS: Closed. STOCK MARKET: Closed. SUPERMARKETS: Some open with reduced hours. CONVENIENCE STORES: Open. RESTAURANTS/BARS: Open. TRASH PICKUP: No pickup in Hudson and…
HOLLIS - At noon today, the Hollis/Brookline High School auditorium will open its doors to hundreds of people for the funeral of Nicholas Jennings, 16, who died after a car accident Friday night. Hollis/Brookline Superintendent Ken DeBenedictis said the decision…
NASHUA - Aldermen continued their trend on union contracts and rejected a second contract with city workers. A labor agreement covering nearly 45 library employees was rejected on an 8-6 vote, as the board balked at the medical benefits. The…
Here is a summary of what is closed Thursday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday: PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Closed. MUNICIPAL OFFICES: Closed. STATE/FEDERAL OFFICES: Closed. POST OFFICES: Closed; Express Mail delivery in operation. BANKS: Closed. STOCK MARKET: Closed. SUPERMARKETS: Some open…
NASHUA- Red Sox left fielder Manny Ramirez, who was named MVP of the World Series, will sign autographs at Nashua Sports Collectibles on Sunday. The signing will mark Ramirez’s first New England autograph appearance. Ramirez is scheduled to sign at…
NASHUA - Privatization of the solid waste collection and disposal systems could save the city $124 million over 20 years, representatives of a private waste management firm told the Board of Public Works on Monday night.During a presentation at City…
NASHUA - Leaders in City Hall made their strongest arguments to date in filings with the state Public Utilities Commission in the effort to take over Pennichuck Water Works and other subsidiaries of Pennichuck Corp. One of the main advantages…
HOLLIS - Selectmen signed off Monday night on the warrant for the Special Town Meeting that could potentially determine the fate of Woodmont Orchard, the town’s northern gateway. The owners, Robert and Stephen Lievens, are offering 180 acres on Silver…
NASHUA - A local mother and daughter remain hospitalized with the daughter facing possible criminal charges following a rollover crash Sunday night that was allegedly caused when the daughter grabbed the steering wheel of the sports utility vehicle her mother…
Part of a settlement between Pennichuck Corp. and Maurice Arel, its former CEO, would include a fund to benefit Pennichuck shareholders, according to Pennichuck’s most recent quarterly financial report. The proposed fund would benefit all Pennichuck shareholders as of March…
MILFORD - With cost, not service, driving their consideration, a volunteer committee has recommended that voters be asked whether Milford should turn its town-owned ambulance service over to a private company. Selectmen are considering the issue, details of which were…
CONCORD - It took two full working days over a three-week span and the discovery of ballots inside a locked voting machine at Hollis Town Hall, but Nashua Democrat David Gottesman survived the recount of his state Senate victory over…
HUDSON - A victim in a car accident early Saturday morning was identified after a family member heard a police description of the man. The man, who was hit by a car in front of Cumberland Farms, is Timothy P.…
The 17th annual Messiah Sing concert will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at the Mont Vernon Congregational Church. The Messiah Sing features a community chorus with an orchestra accompaniment and is…
Predictive Monitor CEO Laurie Masiello shares how she and her husband/co-owner, John, built their company out of a need to solve a problem keeping pharma products chilled while en route to its destination without compromising integrity
It’s been a year since a Chinese water and beverage bottling company purchased commercial property in Nashua. Not much more is known now than it was then about the company’s intentions for the 337,391-square-foot building on 23 acres at 80 Northwest Blvd., purchased Jan. 31, 2025 for $67 million by a subsidiary of Nongfu Spring, a giant Chinese bottled water and beverage company.
Avesta Housing improves lives and strengthens communities by promoting and providing quality affordable homes for people in need.
Now that 2026 is underway, New Hampshire employers should turn their attention to the state’s new Parental Medical Leave law (PML). Effective January 1, 2026, most employers with 20 or more employees are required to provide unpaid leave to allow employees to attend childbirth-related medical appointments, postpartum care and pediatric visits during a child’s first year.
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
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Cyberattacks now threaten organizations of every size and industry. Preventive security measures remain the strongest defense, but even the most sophisticated safeguards cannot guarantee immunity. Our panelist looks at what your organization should do if it’s been the victim of a cybersecurity breach.
When it comes to building and preserving wealth, most investors understand the importance of asset allocation — determining the right mix of stocks, bonds and other investments based on their risk. But there’s another layer of strategy that often gets overlooked: asset location.
How leaders can use January to set their organization up for a successful year
