People and Property: Real estate and construction news rundown
A summary of real estate and construction news and announcements from companies around the state
Author: NH Business Review Staff
Tourism in the Lakes Region: a roundtable
NHBR’s editors met recently at the Church Landing at Mill Falls at the Lake in Meredith with area businesspeople to discuss the region’s economic engine: the hospitality industry
No independence, no trust
To the editor: I picked up your publication to see how the economy in New Hampshire is doing and to understand how your paper is pushing the economy in New Hampshire. I was disappointed when I got to the Flotsam…
Young dentists are choosing N.H
The New Hampshire Dental Society recently reported that 28 new dentists have been given licenses to practice since the beginning of 2013
Ordinance protects local water supplies
To the editor: Members of the Nottingham Water Alliance have been following articles on USA Springs since NHBR began covering this story. We are frustrated that NHBR has never mentioned that our organization petitioned the town of Nottingham to pass…
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.
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.
More news from NHBR:
Bipartisan group seeks discussion and legislation on key NH issues
The recently formed New Hampshire Forum has been whittling down — from 18 to four to one or two — important issues that will be addressed in the 2027 session of the state Legislature.
Are home prices closing in on a $600,000 median?
$1 million-plus sales are becoming more regular, according to New Hampshire Association of Realtors data
Analogic brings HQ — and more than 500 jobs — to Salem, NH
Analogic Corp. relocated from Peabody, Mass., to Salem, NH, in January. The privately held company designs and manufactures advanced imaging, detection and power technology for aviation security, health care and industrial markets. Its airport baggage screening systems are deployed in more than 26 countries.
New mental health clinic opening in Keene
An addiction recovery service provider plans to open its first inpatient mental health clinic next month in the Elm City.
Are home prices closing in on a $600,000 median?
The median priced single-family home in the Granite State reached another all-time high at $579,900, according to data from the New Hampshire Association of Realtors. That breaks the previous high mark of $569,000 in June of last year.
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.
‘Been there, done that’
With his America Skiing Company — which operated from 1994 to 2007 and ran nine resorts in New Hampshire, Maine, Utah, Colorado and…
Manufactured home communities in NH targeted by equity investors
Landmark law offers some protection, but it isn’t failsafe
NH Preservation Alliance honors four leaders, 10 projects
Awards include properties that remain in active use after restoration
