Flotsam & Jetsam: August 9, 2013
“I’m not going to support anybody. I support everybody.” – Bill O’Connor, chair of the Strafford County GOP, when asked where he stood on the growing number of potential Republican presidential contenders.
Author: NH Business Review Staff
Ex-Gov. Lynch joins Dyn Inc. board
'I believe my experience in both the private and public sector will add a unique voice to Dyn’s talented board of directors'
Getting the word out about manufacturing
Forum focuses the economic, educational need to focus on advanced manufacturing
Paul College seeks businesses for internships
Internships give students experience in a variety of areas, including real estate, marketing, sales, finance, human resources and management
SBA expands size standards
Changes will make 17,000 more companies eligible to participate in SBA programs
Affordable Care Act forum Aug. 8 at SNHU
‘Countdown to October 1, 2013: The Affordable Care Act and Your Small Business’ will offer information businesses will need to comply with the mandate to offer health coverage to employees
N.H. companies make connections at Paris Air Show
Known as a site for billions of dollars in sales by major aircraft manufacturers, the Paris Air Show is where the aerospace industry converges every two years to showcase aircraft and innovation from around the world. This year, the show…
Inaccuracies about federal funding for Medicaid
Concerns about the reliability of government funding with regard to the Medicaid expansion have been raised.
Flotsam & Jetsam: June 14, 2013
OF COURSE that editorial in the UL about NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg was all on the up and up.
Business excellence nominees sought
NHBR is seeking nominations for the 11th annual Business Excellence Awards, which celebrate the achievements of New Hampshire’s business owners
Where’s the health coverage information that N.H. residents deserve?
With consumer assistance funding in legislative limbo, time is of the essence to educate N.H. about the Health Benefits Marketplace
Yankee travel Guide singles out N.H. restaurants, hotels
More than 40 New Hampshire locations are listed as winners of “Editor’s Choice” awards in the 2013 issue of Yankee Magazine’s Travel Guide to New England
Flotsam & Jetsam: May 17, 2013
Sometimes you have to wonder whether the people serving in the General Court are real or simply figments of someone’s twisted imagination.
Revamped NHBR.com: more features, mobile-friendly
New NHBR website features a responsive design as well as new sections including "Granite Innovation".
N.H. joins states offering Uniform Bar Exam
the New Hampshire Supreme Court has formally adopted the Uniform Bar Examination
Bar Foundation honors former NHCLU director Claire Ebel
Claire Ebel, the recently retired executive director of the New Hampshire Civil Liberties Union, was honored May 14 with the New Hampshire Bar Foundation’s Frank Rowe Kenison Award, which recognizes contributions to the justice system and improvement to residents’ lives.…
UNH Law student’s brain aneurysm clip wins Holloway Prize
Craig Litherland’s CranioVation clip can significantly reduce the cost of treating brain aneurysms and save lives
Microfinance pioneer and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to visit UNH
The Nobel Prize winner and pioneer of the microfinance industry will be the keynoter at the New Hampshire Social Business and Microfinance Forum
Nominees sought for Employment Leadership Awards
The awards honor employers whose inclusive policies and hiring practices allow people with disabilities to fairly compete for employment
Flotsam & Jetsam: May 3, 2013
There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to politicians. It is the middle ground between governing and bases, special interests and core beliefs, sane and insane, sense and nonsense. And it lies between the pit of politicians’ fears and the summit of their courage.
Top financial execs to be honored May 14
Five executives of New Hampshire firms will be honored on May 14 at NHBR’s second annual Financial Executive of the Year Awards breakfast.
15 teams to compete in UNH Holloway Prize competition
Promising entrepreneurs hoping to win this year’s record $25,000 Holloway Prize – the oldest business plan competition in the state -- will have only 10 minutes to make their best first impression
N.H. Print & Mail: Providing tailored solutions to N.H. customers since 1984
Since 1984, New Hampshire Print & Mail Services has been providing high-quality printing, mailing and first-class presort services for clients throughout the state. Located in 24,000 square feet in Concord, its knowledgeable staff provides tailored solutions that meet client’s marketing…
Solar ROI growing for N.H. businesses
Did you know that installing a solar energy system on your business qualifies for up to a $50,000 cash rebate and 30 percent tax credit? That’s why Grappone Auto Group, The Puritan Restaurant, Common Man Restaurant, BayRing Communications, Durham Boat,…
New Hampshire Materials Laboratory: Customers' "Problem-Solving Partner" since 1979
In 1979, New Hampshire Materials Laboratory (NHML) was founded based on a need for an independent materials testing laboratory in the area. The focus was to help manufacturers, insurance companies, and government agencies find answers to their problems. With humble…
Hampshire First Bank helps local small businesses grow
Hampshire First Bank is a responsive, locally focused community bank that is committed to the success of our customers and communities. Since becoming a division of NBT Bank in 2012, Hampshire First Bank has been able to provide customers access…
The Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank: Superior banking for nearly 160 years
When The Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank was founded in 1854, area banks accepted deposits of no less than $1, an amount far beyond the means of the average mill worker. It wasn’t long before several Lowell businessmen and public…
Graham & Graham, P.C.: The Solution Group for over 30 years
Graham & Graham, P.C. is a full-service auditing, tax compliance, accounting and consulting firm located in Laconia and Concord, N.H. and Springfield and Barre, Vt. We provide professional services to a wide variety of clients ranging from individuals, medium-sized businesses,…
New England welcomes MI-BOX portable storage
Homeowners and business professionals throughout New England have struggled with how to store their items, with limited options – they can carve out space in attics or basements, waste office space, rent a unit at a facility, or part with…
Axenics helps customers reduce costs and improve products
Axenics is an ISO 9001 contract manufacturer that specializes in TIG welding, orbital welding, assembly, and helium leak detection testing. We serve OEM and Tier 1 suppliers in the Aerospace, Life Science, Medical, Alternative Energy, and Semiconductor markets. For nearly…
All Care Medical cares for patients like they’re family
All Care Medical was founded in 1984 by Dr. Azar A. Korbey, a board certified family practitioner. All Care Medical offers a wide variety of medical services for the entire family. Our services are all carried out in a confidential,…
docWeb offers websites by design
Founded by Dr. Azar A. Korbey in 2006, docWeb has been offering solid online presence for small businesses throughout the country with their web-based products and services. Originally founded on the premise of designing custom, medical websites at an affordable…
Grappone Automotive Group goes green
Founded in 1924, Grappone Automotive Group is owned and operated by the family’s fourth generation. Its staff of 300 sells and services Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Equus, Mazda, Toyota and Scion vehicles. They also maintain a collision center, weekly wholesale auction,…
Delivering peace of mind
Peace of mind is vital for those caring for a loved one with memory impairment or dementia – you rest easy when your family member is happy, healthy, and secure. The staff at The Arbors of Bedford, an Assisted Living…
Merrimack’s InXpress brings B2B shipping and freight services to businesses of all sizes
Adam Davies, a Shipping & Freight Consultant, is the Owner and Business Development Manager of the local InXpress franchise. The value proposition of InXpress for small to medium size businesses is two-fold: • As a Certified International Specialist, Adam helps…
Competitors sought for Startup Rochester
Entrants do not have to be Rochester residents
Ensign to retire after 42 years at Lake Sunapee Bank
Stephen W. Ensign, longtime CEO, chairman and most recently executive chairman of Newport-based Lake Sunapee Bank, has announced he will retire from the bank at the end of April.
How's business in the Salem region?
NHBR asked several Salem area businesspeople to give their take on some of the key issues facing the region as well as to offer their views on how the area’s economy is faring.
Why Yahoo’s decision on telecommuting makes sense
To the editor: Regarding Ron Bourque’s comments on Yahoo and telecommuting (“Data-based decision-making gone awry,” April 5-18 NHBR), I think that Ron missed a very important part of the story, at least as I read it in other venues. Certainly…
Turbocam founder named N.H. High Tech Council Entrepreneur of the Year
Noronha, who emigrated from India in 1979 with only $6, founded Turbocam in 1985 by leasing time in the early morning hours on computers and machinery owned by other companies
Flotsam & Jetsam
Sign of the timesAnyone take any time out of their day to get a comment from House Speaker Bill O'Brien on the recent display of signs depicting President Obama as Hitler - signs that were posted near Nashua's post office?The…
Restaurateur McSharry wins top N.H. SBA honor
Seacoast restaurateur Jay McSharry is named the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2013 Small Business Person of the Year for New Hampshire
Governor to address state, regional issues at Derry-Londonderry chamber event
Gov. Maggie Hassan will discuss her budget proposal and other initiatives of her administration as part of the Greater Derry-Londonderry Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Region event later this month. The event – to be held from 7:30 to…
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NH groups spark interest in the building and restoration trades
The availability of affordable yet well-maintained housing has become a perennial issue in New Hampshire communities and in the New Hampshire Legislature. While local and state policies and programs may open pathways to increased housing opportunities, policies alone won’t create new housing or keep existing homes in safe and livable condition.
Advocates urge change to school funding formula
Property taxes pay for 70% of public education costs in NH
Buttigieg, Goodlander back increased government support for child care
In a tour of New Hampshire ahead of this year’s elections, former U.S. transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke in favor of increasing government support for child care in a roundtable discussion at the Granite YMCA in Concord.
New research shows high costs, limited funding led to decline in early education programs in NH
Slim profit margins, high operating costs, low staff compensation and limited government funding led to an 11% net loss in licensed child care programs in New Hampshire between 2017 and 2025, according to new research from the UNH Carsey School of Public Policy.
Remembering Manchester's Bob Baines
Bob Baines, the former mayor of Manchester, past principal of Manchester High School West and current Manchester School Board member, died in Boston on Jan. 23 due to complications following heart surgery.
NH receives $8M in federal funding for child care, health care, recreation
Two New Hampshire child care centers will share more than $1 million in federal grants to expand and address the state’s child care shortage.
From the Ground Up: Saint Anselm College, Grappone Hall
When Saint Anselm nursing students arrive for their first day of class, they now enter spaces that mirror where they’ll spend their future careers
Winter growing in NH
Extending the fall harvest means farming through the cold
Concord school district faces $5m budget shortfall
The district recently received an unexpected $2 million bill from the risk pool that administers its health insurance, part of a debt shared by dozens of school districts across the state
