BIA to host reception for legislators
A chance for businesses to mingle with lawmakers
Author: NH Business Review Staff
Who can fix a customer’s FairPoint problem?
To the editor: Re: The Dec. 12-25 issue and the magnificent article by Marc Brown, “Costs to ratepayers pile up, but who’s listening?”. Seldom does the public have a chance to learn the facts about how their costs just keep…
Entrepreneurs Forum puts out call for presenters
For startups, established businesses seeking insights, advice
Another Turbocam expansion approved
33,000-square-foot plant in Barrington planned
Choate receives National Realtors honor
Nominated for his service to NHCIBOR
Building On Hope seeks applications for nonprofit ‘makeover’
Jan. 30 deadline to apply for complete renovation of facilities
People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News Rundown
New Portsmouth realty firm, bank branch set to open at I-93 rest area … and more
Survey: Health plan costs rose 3.4% in 2014
But increases expected to grow slightly faster in 2015
River Valley Community College offers custom solutions to businesses looking to build the manufacturing workforce
What does River Valley Community College’s advanced machine tool training program have to do with a sharp business suit? It’s simple: Custom is best; nothing beats personalized design and tailoring. Guided by that principle, RVCC offers flexible, industry-approved certificate programs…
State's largest liquor store to open in Salem
Renovations to begin in January
Massachusetts manufacturer to open Pease facility
Andover Healthcare plans move of headquarters, new production facility
People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News Rundown
4th ClearChoiceMD center opens, Nathan Wechsler expands … and more
OVP Management plans new retail site in N. Conway
Former L.L. Bean plaza to be razed to make way for four-building complex
People and Property: N.H. Real Estate and Construction News Rundown
Tax credit fees waiver for military, RFP for Durham town office reuse … and more
Durham OKs ordinance targeting student housing
But critics say doubling square-footage will have ‘unintended consequences’
Social venture challenge finals set for Dec. 15
UNH program honors sustainable, market-based solutions
N.H. Energy Seminar to explore rate shocks, budget strategies
Regional markets update also featured in half-day BIA event
NHTI advanced manufacturing instructors get A+ from industry and working alumni
Ask a group of NHTI advanced manufacturing graduates what stands out from their time in the community college’s teaching labs and the answer more often than not will be the instructors. One graduate laughed as he affectionately called one faculty…
150-acre Merrimack mixed-use project wins OK
Construction expected to begin in spring
Big mixed-use project almost set to go in West Lebanon
Work expected to begin next summer on 38-acre River Park
What are the most expensive housing markets in the Granite State?
Average price of 4-bedroom, 2-bath N.H. home: $391,547
People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News Rundown
Workforce housing luncheon postponed, tax credits for affordable housing … and more
InnSeason building new luxury resort in Lincoln
300,000-square-foot RiverWalk at Loon to feature 170 units
Downtown Portsmouth property sold for $8 million
Mixed-use development to be built on site
Construction forum attracts three-state crowd
Innovation, trends discussed at Portsmouth event
People and Property: N.H. Real Estate and Construction News Rundown
Kalwall ‘Daylighting’ course, Eckman’s awards … and more
Urgent care center opens in Lebanon
The center will be located in the Miracle Mile Plaza in Lebanon
Harvard Pilgrim unveils nutritional rewards program
The program also offers learning and suggestions for healthier alternative foods, savings through eCoupons and healthy recipes
Goldsberry named to endowment post
Goldsberry is known as the architect of the nationally recognized Healthy Monadnock 2020 initiative
CMC’s Pepe named a ‘Top Physician Leader’
Dr. Joseph Pepe, in his second year as president and CEO of Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, has been named to the Becker’s Hospital Review list of “Top Physician Leaders” of 2014. The national list highlights the achievements of hospital…
Compass Healthcare Advisers acquired by N.J. firm
Vitals, a New Jersey-based firm that provides physician ratings to help consumers shop for medical care, has acquired price transparency company Compass Healthcare Advisers of Bedford
Two organizations join to serve more children
Manchester Community Health Center, Child Health Services combine their operations
LRCC helps close high-tech manufacturing gender gap
Women make up 50 percent of the labor force in America, but only 24 percent of the manufacturing workforce
Liberty Utilities agrees to gas pipeline deal
Under the deal, Liberty says it would buy enough gas to heat 65,000 N.H. homes on the coldest day of the winter
Nashua Community College’s high-tech manufacturing students are changing lives through their work
It’s called a Star Swiss machine, and it is a star for many reasons — not the least of which is that the screws it turns out are likely stabilizing bones inside someone you know. If you’ve overcome a serious…
Q&A with New Hampshire Food Bank’s Executive Director Mel Gosselin
When she started at the New Hampshire Food Bank, 12 years ago, its network of pantries served about 65,000 people, says Executive Director Mel Gosselin. This year, it’s about 130,000.
BIA to present Dec. 10 New Hampshire Energy Seminar
A half-day seminar examining the issues causing recent electric rate shocks and practical strategies businesses can employ to reduce their energy costs will be held Wednesday, Dec. 10, in Manchester
Workforce housing: what employers need to know
BIA, N.H. Housing luncheon to probe impact on employee retention
Dover senior housing project wins funding
Developed by Housing Initiatives of New England Corp.
Construction to begin on state’s largest solar project
State and private funds behind 2.7-acre Peterborough array
People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News Rundown
NHHBA starts auction for vets, North Branch names GM … and more
Manchester Community College’s industry-focused approach to education connects high-tech employers directly with students
They’re affectionately known as the “blue man group,” and like the famous theatrical ensemble, they perform a complex daily routine. But you won’t find this cast of characters on any stage, and while their dramatic namesakes are widely considered to…
Three N.H. firms win job training grants
State fund awards $19k to augment employee skills
A Market Basket-ful of PR, business lessons
PRSA chapter will review the summer’s mega-supermarket battle
Kohl's Plaza in Keene sold for $13.5 million
Mass. firm buys West Street shopping center
Aria at Portwalk Place opens
New residents move in to luxury apartment building
Five projects win $1.9m in CDBG grants
CDFA awards grants for housing, infrastructure projects
More news from NHBR:
Home rules
Landmark legislation that originated in New Hampshire 43 years ago is being put to the test today as for-profit investors snap up manufactured home communities here and across the country.
Nonprofit ‘members’ in NH: what statutory membership really means
When a public charity is formed, the focus is often on the organization’s purpose, the application for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and board structure.
Bill allowing employers to skirt 2-hour minimum pay law fails in NH Senate
A bill that would have allowed New Hampshire employers to set their own minimum pay policy for workers, skirting the state’s two-hour requirement, died in the state Senate after passage by the House two months ago.
The compliance trap in lead-generation services
This article outlines key considerations for U.S.-based companies that offer lead-generation services — i.e., selling lists of contact information for use in marketing or direct outreach.
NH WARN: what employers need to know about layoff notices
Workforce reductions are never easy. Whether driven by economic uncertainty, industry shifts or strategic restructuring, layoffs can be some of the most difficult decisions business leaders face. At the same time, workforce reductions carry legal obligations that are easy to overlook, particularly under state law. In New Hampshire, one of the most misunderstood of those obligations is the state’s WARN Act.
New administrator of YDC fund confirmed
Nearly nine months after a controversial change to the Youth Development Center abuse claims process pushed the administrator from his job and stalled the proceedings for survivors, the fund now has a new leader.
AG says federal judge exceeded her authority in inspection ruling
A federal judge exceeded her authority by ordering the state to continue its mandatory vehicle inspection program after it was repealed, NH Attorney General John Formella argued in a legal filing Thursday, March 19, with the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Trial begins over NH proof-of-citizenship voter law
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.
Officials concerned about Medicaid law conflicts
Some state officials and lawmakers are concerned that New Hampshire’s incoming Medicaid premium system may conflict with provisions in Congress’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
