Even when he’s spending part of the winter in Naples, Fla., John Stabile isn’t on vacation. Stabile, whose first job was clearing lots at his dad’s construction sites when he was 10, has tried retiring once before. It didn’t work.…
Regulators across the country are struggling to figure out what the emerging technology known as voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) might mean for consumers and the regulated phone industry. The Washington Post reports that cable companies are coming after telephone…
LYNDEBOROUGH – You can’t build a library by holding pancake breakfasts. But that hasn’t stopped some people from trying. Bob Rogers, a trustee of the J.A. Tarbell Library, has made that statement several times over the past couple of years,…
CONCORD – About 140 guardsmen and guardswomen will be deployed to Iraq next month, the first company from New Hampshire to be sent there since Operation Iraqi Freedom began last year. The 744th Transportation Company, headquartered in Hillsborough, will leave…
Have you ever walked into a business and said to yourself, “These guys have got it” -- with “it” being the undefinable sense of success? Swan Chocolates in Merrimack is one of those businesses. Great location, great retail display, outrageously…
The ceremony brought 3,000 supporters to their feet for two minutes of whistling applause at the University of New Hampshire's ice hockey rink turned church-for-a-day. Minutes after Robinson was consecrated, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams — spiritual leader of the…
NASHUA – The newly elected members of the Board of Fire Commissioners haven’t just fallen off the ladder truck. For the two-year seat, incumbent Maurice Trottier will return to the board for his 24th and 25th year. He beat his…
NASHUA – Michael Clemons has told people who come to Board of Education meetings that if they don’t like his politics, they should vote him out of office. On Tuesday, city voters re-elected Clemons to another four-year term on the…
You can ask for support during your first encounter with a voter, but don't expect to get it. Vasilios Pervanas, a 73-year-old shoe salesman and buyer, acted as Clark's professor after the new candidate spent nearly 10 minutes talking about…
"Nothing difficult is overwhelming when it's what you love to do," the priest reflected. But the administrator was not motivated by recognition, Giuliano continued. Instead, he was driven by a strong work ethic that translated into long days and weekends…
The announcement came after weeks of pressure on Iran to meet an Oct. 31 deadline to come clean on its nuclear program, which Washington believes aims to build a nuclear arsenal. The United States - which has led the charge…
Years in the making, the bill imposes the most far-reaching limits on abortion since the Supreme Court in 1973 confirmed a woman's right to end a pregnancy. "This is an enormous day. It's been a long seven-year fight about the…
The aldermanic Planning and Economic Development committee discussed the issue for only about 15 minutes before endorsing the measure, which still must be approved by the full Board of Aldermen. If the plan is approved, it is still unclear when…
Consider the alternatives. "When we were in middle school, we'd walk down to the Mobil station after school," said Courtney O'Brien, 15, a Merrimack High School soph "A gas station isn't really a very good place to be hanging out."…
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Enterasys Networks may have put most of its legal troubles behind it, but Gov. Craig Benson could still not be out of the legal hot seat, even though he may no longer be associated with the company. Enterasys, the successor…
For years, experts have promised that mobile, intelligent robots (think R2D2 from "Star Wars") would be part of our daily environment, performing tasks that otherwise might require a human being. Until recently, however, such robots have been more science fiction…
With its recent acquisition of the local Butson’s Market in Littleton, Shaw’s Supermarkets is “the only show in town,” said Town Manager Jason Hoch. Shaw’s, in fact, is the only supermarket for a number of towns around Littleton. “There’s an…
Baseball fans may have to wait until after the World Series before learning who the Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year award winners are, but for New Hampshire’s techies, the news is already out. Ecora Software of Portsmouth…
NASHUA – A retiree with an aim to help seniors is challenging a younger working professional who promotes his record of community involvement. But that does not suggest the race for the Ward 4 alderman seat rests entirely on age.…
The breakthrough follows high-level talks in Tehran between senior Iranian officials and the Foreign Ministers of France, Britain, and Germany. Iran's agreement to halt uranium enrichment and submit to tougher U.N. inspections of its nuclear facilities were key demands of…
John Perrault was named Portsmouth’s poet laureate last April, but he’s been involved in the Port City’s cultural scene for a lot longer, writing poetry, giving readings and even writing and performing his own folk music. During the day, however,…
John Perrault was named Portsmouth’s poet laureate last April, but he’s been involved in the Port City’s cultural scene for a lot longer, writing poetry, giving readings and even writing and performing his own folk music. During the day, however,…
When Jim DeStefano visited northern Coos County recently, what he saw was “a lot of big, empty available buildings,” along with a “quality available work force” for any employer that wants to venture that far north. DeStefano, of Grubb and…
Today’s retirees are more well off than their parents were. They’re also healthier and living longer. As a result, many in their 50s, 60s and beyond are making a choice about where they want to live. With nearly 220 independent…
Today’s retirees are more well off than their parents were. They’re also healthier and living longer. As a result, many in their 50s, 60s and beyond are making a choice about where they want to live. With nearly 220 independent…
When Jim DeStefano visited northern Coos County recently, what he saw was “a lot of big, empty available buildings,” along with a “quality available work force” for any employer that wants to venture that far north. DeStefano, of Grubb and…
If it seems that talk radio host Arnie Arnesen is once again becoming one of the state’s dominant political voices, it’s because she is. From her base at radio station WKXL in Concord, Arnesen, who unsuccessfully ran as a Democrat…
If it seems that talk radio host Arnie Arnesen is once again becoming one of the state’s dominant political voices, it’s because she is. From her base at radio station WKXL in Concord, Arnesen, who unsuccessfully ran as a Democrat…
For the last three years, Jose Montero, M.D., chief of New Hampshire’s Bureau of Communicable Disease Control and Surveillance, has been battling diseases statewide. The bureau is the state’s lead player in the investigation and reporting of infectious disease. With…
For the last three years, Jose Montero, M.D., chief of New Hampshire’s Bureau of Communicable Disease Control and Surveillance, has been battling diseases statewide. The bureau is the state’s lead player in the investigation and reporting of infectious disease. With…
Tracy Shattuck, the Port of New Hampshire’s chief harbormaster, has an office view of one of the state’s largest scrap metal piles (it’s less than 100 feet away) and a diving wet suit at the ready. Such is the diverse…
Tracy Shattuck, the Port of New Hampshire’s chief harbormaster, has an office view of one of the state’s largest scrap metal piles (it’s less than 100 feet away) and a diving wet suit at the ready. Such is the diverse…
Business & Computer Solutions specializes in providing adults with the skills and requirements necessary to succeed in today’s work force. Certified Microsoft instructors train students in the world’s leading suite of productivity software — Microsoft Office. Their mission is to…
Doing business today means reaching out to customers on the Internet. Since 1995, Prexar has been a dominant player in the Internet industry in northern New England. The firm’s range of services include Web site design and hosting, value-added IP…
Have you driven past a job site or expanding business and wondered where those modular offices and large container units came from? If those businesses are in the Manchester area and elsewhere in New Hampshire and northern New England, chances…
The motto, “do one thing and do it well” could very well describe the Concord commercial and industrial real estate firm of The Corrigan Company. The firm was founded in 1980 by Jim Corrigan, who made a decision early on…
Today’s business needs to be done better, faster and cost-effectively. Kinko’s at 10 Fort Eddy Rd. in Concord fills all three needs, with business solutions and express service for customers who’ve come to expect nothing less from the full-service copy…
RiverStone Resources LLC is an insurance industry leader, specializing in insurance claims handling/management/resolution, reinsurance and other related consulting services. RiverStone is part of Toronto, Canada-based Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, one of the largest insurance holding companies in the world. RiverStone’s…
Daniel Webster College in Nashua has long been recognized for its excellence in undergraduate degree programs. Now that recognition can extend to its graduate program as well, with the introduction of a 20-month MBA program. “We’ve spent two years developing…
When it comes to New Hampshire’s Connecticut River Valley, most people think of the scenic beauty and world-renowned educational opportunities. Perhaps they also should think of it as a great location for business and industry. And no location within the…
Is your business being buried under all the “Paper Weight”? Document Imaging may be the solution. New England Micrographics can convert paper files into searchable, retrievable electronic documents available at the click of a mouse. Founded in 1983 by Nick…
The people at Dobles Chevrolet Buick Hummer are driving their business forward this spring with a host of new expansion projects. The Manchester auto dealer has purchased available parcels adjacent to its location at the 1250 South Willow block and…
New Hampshire Business Sales is made up of a group of experienced business, real estate and consulting professionals who, with their expertise in business brokerage, valuation and consulting, are dedicated to maximizing the value and selling of small to mid-sized,…
In two short years, The Dumpster Depot has grown to become one of the leading privately owned and operated waste recycling and dumpster rental companies in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. With more than 20 years’ working in the industry, founder…
Jeff Feingold, editor of the New Hampshire Business Review, has been named the U.S. Small Business Administration's 2003 Small Business Journalist of the Year. He also has been named Small Business Journalist of the Year for New Hampshire as well…
Another piece of Chinese owned property in Nashua has come to the public’s attention — the former Daniel Webster College property, encompassing some 52 acres. Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess encouraged the Board of Aldermen on Sept. 9 to pass a resolution giving him the authority to seek state and/or federal funds to purchase the property, currently owned by Xinhua Education Consulting Services Corp.
James “Jim” Loomis, co-founder of Portsmouth-based Bottomline Technologies, passed away on Sept. 6 in his hometown of Dover after a period of declining health. He was 75. After its creation in 1989 with business partner Daniel McGurl, Bottomline became a worldwide leader in automated business payments and cash management.
Encube Labs Founder Rajesh Nair shares updates on his time in Japan, teaching young entrepreneurs how to critically and creatively innovate in their fields
SilverTech CEO Nick Soggu discusses the promise and risks of AI as his Bedford-based agency acquires Paragon, expanding digital experience services and advancing AI-driven innovation.
Educational institutions and hospitals are taking steps to help alleviate New Hampshire’s primary care doctor shortage by trying to expand the pipeline of doctors to help replace those who are leaving.
It’s getting harder for patients to find a doctor as wait times and barriers to access grow
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
The nonprofit and ReVision Energy expand renewable energy portfolio with new solar panels across five properties in the Monadnock Region
NH ranks last in the nation for funding public higher education per capita
