May Gruber, a legendary New Hampshire business and civic leader, died March 4 at her home in Goffstown, two days shy of her 101st birthday.In the 1930s, Mrs. Gruber was the founder -- along with her husband Saul O Sidore…
Anyone who says there has been no economic progress in the Granite State in the last three years needs to explain this fact: There were fewer than half as many bankruptcy filings last month than in February 2010, the year…
A bookkeeper working for a small Merrimack-based excavation firm diverted more than $83,000 of the company's money for her personal purposes and has agreed to plead guilty to bank fraud in exchange for a reduced sentence, according to a plea…
GT Advanced Technologies finished the year with an awful fourth quarter, losing $159 million, or $1.34 a share, and ending fiscal year with a loss of $63 million, or 53 cents a share, the company announced Wednesday after the markets…
A one-day Small Business Innovation Research National Science Foundation Proposal Workshop for early-stage science and technology companies that want more information about the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs will be presented March…
A one-day Small Business Innovation Research National Science Foundation Proposal Workshop for early-stage science and technology companies that want more information about the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs will be presented March…
View a list of the 2012 BOB Award winners.
The University System of New Hampshire has picked Todd Leach, president of Granite State College, to serve as interim chancellor of USNH. He assumes the position effective March 2, the date current Chancellor Ed MacKay will retire. USNH said Leach…
NHBR's editors met recently at the Dartmouth Regional Technology Center in Lebanon with businesspeople involved in the Upper Valley’s vibrant technology sector.
A concealed weapon in the hands of a good person is not the slightest danger to innocent people...
Great article by Bob Sanders on the worker’s comp situation in New Hampshire, but...
This week's photos highlight the 2013 Outstanding Women in Business event held on Tuesday, February 12 at LaBelle Winery in Amherst.
There are a couple of points on the wind farm debate that the general public just isn't hearing enough of.
Jeffrey Rose, director of public affairs for BAE Systems' Nashua-based Electronic Systems unit, has been tapped by Gov. Maggie Hassan to be the next commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development. Rose, a Goffstown resident, has…
The "Blue Book" -- the legislative directory that has had an almost Bible-like reputation among State House denizens for more than three decades -- will be coming out in mid-February with a new owner, a new publisher, an online edition, and packed with more information than before.
“I didn’t see running for Republican leader would be the best way I could use my talents and get to where I want to be.” -- Former House Speaker Bill O’Brien explaining why he chose not to run to be minority leader in the current legislative session.
Do the words responsibility, accountability or integrity have any place in state government anymore? It would appear not, at least with regard to the attorney general.
The creative use of the EB-5 foreign investment visa offers numerous opportunities to fund worthy projects and create jobs for U.S. citizens
In August 2011, UBS Financial Services reached a $1 million settlement with the New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation for violations relating to the sale of structured products. Of that settlement, $300,000 was to be paid to the bureau for…
Startups in New Hampshire and the rest of New England are encouraged to enter a contest for a chance to win a paid trip in March to the Launch Festival, a three-day conference in San Francisco on the ins and outs of starting a company.
A "Forum on the Financial Literacy of NH Families and Workers" will be held Feb. 12 in Concord to bring together businesspeople from around the state to review creative ideas and proven strategies for sharing existing financial literacy and consumer…
Advocating for efforts that enhance patient outcomes and slow the growth of health care costs for employers, encourage a "business-friendly" state regulatory and tax structure and support policies that foster economic growth are at the top of the Business and…
A Notch in his belt It’s not often that the good people of New Hampshire are treated to a public appearance by one of their former leaders, none other than former Gov. Craig Benson. But that’s what happened earlier this…
New Hampshire has spent a half a century neglecting what was once a great rail network. Instead we have poured billions into a road system we strain to keep updated.
The status of the menhaden fishery is much less dire than depicted
NHBR's editors met recently at the offices of the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce with businesspeople from around the Seacoast to get their take on how the area's economy is faring and what their expectations are for the future. Participants…
Nearly 200 state and local officials and business owners are expected Thursday, Dec. 13, at the 17th annual meeting of the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development. The meeting - with the theme, "Business Without Borders" -- is being held…
The state currently has no codes or regulations relating to mold investigation or remediation
John Crosier, 75, who served for 16 years as president of the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire, died Nov. 18 at the Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Crosier, who took…
Twelve businesspeople were honored Nov. 5 at New Hampshire Business Review's 10th annual Business Excellence Awards, which recognize the accomplishments of owners of companies with 100 employees or fewer. More than 250 people attended the event, which was held at…
To the editor: Re the article about RGGI by Bob Sanders in the Nov. 2-15 issue (“RGGI, subsidies expose differences on energy conservation). He did a credible job with the info he had. I am a skeptic about the supposed…
For taking the initiative to begin implementing a workplace wellness program to help employees live healthier lives, Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital has been recognized by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of New England and NHBR as the latest recipient of the Health Innovator Award.
For involving employees in the development of health and wellness-centered programs in the workplace, Green Mountain Communications has been recognized by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of New England and NHBR as the latest recipient of the Health Innovator Award.
For its commitment to creating a culture of health through its unique wellness programs for employees, Merchants Auto Group has been recognized by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of New England and NHBR as the latest Health Innovator Award recipient.
For its forward-thinking in finding innovative ways to keep its employees healthy, Eptam Plastics, Inc., has been recognized by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of New England and NHBR as the most recent Health Innovator Award honoree.
Underemployment has remained persistently high in the aftermath of the Great Recession, and workers younger than 30 are especially feeling the pinch, according to new research from the Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire. According to the report,…
Balsams View LLC, the company that owns and is renovating the landmark Balsams Grand Resort in Dixville Notch, has received a $455,000 federal grant to help it install a $1.8 million, high-efficiency wood-fired heating system. The grant, awarded by the…
"Doing Business with Friends," a symposium focusing on trade between the United States and Canada, will be held Thursday, Oct. 25, at Rivier University in Nashua. The event - presented by the university in collaboration with the New Hampshire International…
Area businesspeople offer their perspectives on the region's economy
The Information Systems Management Program at the University of New Hampshire Whittemore School of Business and Economics is looking for businesses and nonprofits that want to work with students on technology-focused projects during the 2013 spring semester. "Our students have…
The fourth annual "A-Ha!" Social Business Summit, an award-winning conference focusing on social media, will be held Friday, Nov. 16, at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester. Hosted by Epiphanies Inc., the summit will for the first time be available…
How to make health care costs more transparent, provide students with a good education from anywhere in the country, and better connect students and businesses in the Merrimack Valley were among the myriad themes explored at the semiannual Disruptivate! Goes…
David Brousell, vice president and editorial director of Manufacturing Enterprise Communications, will be the keynote speaker at the 10th annual Governor's Advanced Manufacturing and High Technology Summit, Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester. Brousell, who has covered…
New Hampshire Business Review has joined with New England College and four other news organizations as co-hosts of an Oct. 4 debate between the Republican and Democratic candidates for governor. Democrat Maggie Hassan and Republican Ovide Lamontagne will debate at…
To the editor: Having a pecuniary interest in the success of his “No Labels” group, it’s not at all surprising that Bill Galston would go on the attack against my criticism of his organization. ("'No Labels' is democracy in action,"…
To the editor: In his column in the Sept. 7-20 NHBR, Tony Paradiso uses McDonald's as an example of the (implied negative) impact of the health care law on small businesses. He writes, "McDonald's CFO estimates that the law will…
Manchester-based Dyn Inc. -- which ranked on the Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the country last year -- is continuing its growth with the acquisition of yet another company, its second acquisition in two weeks…
Bruce A. Harwood, a veteran New Hampshire bankruptcy attorney, has been picked to sit on the bench in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manchester beginning next March, replacing retiring Judge J. Michael Deasy, who has served as the state's only bankruptcy…
Jordana Pomeroy, director and CEO of the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, talks art, community ties and Granite State creativity with NHBR editors
Ledyard Bank President & CEO Josephine Moran dives into how the bank is leveraging technology to better serve its clients ... and more
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
NH Fiscal Policy Institute Research Director Phil Sletten shares insight into New Hampshire's economy with recent data report findings
NH Lottery's executive director Charlie McIntyre discusses how the organization's record-breaking revenues help aid the state's schools and nonprofit community
Nicole Bluefort shares her journey into New Hampshire and how she has made a name for herself in the legal field
NH Hospital Association President Steve Ahnen discusses health care landscape in the state, federal and state policies affecting patients, AI in health care and more
Bank of NH senior wealth management officer Bob Magan speaks on community initiatives, fiscal responsibility and more in this week's episode of Down to Business
Encube Labs Founder Rajesh Nair shares updates on his time in Japan, teaching young entrepreneurs how to critically and creatively innovate in their fields
UNH Paul College associate professor Vanessa Druskat talks about her new book and offers insight into how to build a successful team with emotional intelligence
Green Lightning Energy's co-founder/CEO and director of sales share how the company grew from humble beginnings to becoming B-Corp certified
SilverTech's CEO shares insight into the company's newest acquisition and how they're leveraging AI to create a more unified digital experience for customers
Standex International CEO David Dunbar discusses how the company continues to drive innovation on a global scale
