It will probably come as no surprise to the New Hampshire commuters who battle traffic each weekday morning into Massachusetts that, according to a new U.S. Census report, about 17 percent of working New Hampshire residents commute outside the state…
I know nothing about the tax issues that have faced 2nd District Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster or GOP Chairwoman Jennifer Horn, a former congressional candidate herself.Recently, there has been much made of the fact that Kuster's property taxes were paid…
The number $956,250 has been stuck in my head since late summer 2011, when Lakes Region Community Services was awarded tax credits from the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support our office relocation.Looking back, I realize now that…
In January, New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Osram Sylvania announced a five-year sponsorship extension for the Sylvania 300, one of two marquee Sprint Cup races run at the Loudon track.The deal - which will run through the 2017 NASCAR Sprint…
Thanks to companies like Nashua-based GT Advanced Technologies, the United States exports more clean energy technology to China than the other way around, and that imbalance would grow even more in our favor if good trade relations are nurtured between…
New Hampshire companies looking to boost their exports in the areas of aerospace and health technology are invited to take part in two industry-specific trade missions in April and June.These quick-hit "red-eye" missions will head to Mexico in April, where…
Thanks to companies like Nashua-based GT Advanced Technologies, the United States exports more clean energy technology to China than the other way around, and that imbalance would grow even more in our favor if good trade relations are nurtured between…
New Hampshire companies looking to boost their exports in the areas of aerospace and health technology are invited to take part in two industry-specific trade missions in April and June. These quick-hit "red-eye" missions will head to Mexico in April,…
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…
A decade after buying the property to redevelop it into a new generation of vacation cabins, the owner of Presidential Mountain Resort LLC (PMR) in Bethlehem has filed for bankruptcy protection in New York’s federal court, claiming more than $13 million in liabilities owed.
Failure to restore ACA tax cuts will only make things worse, according to U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan
As we close out Q2 and review the year so far, there are several interesting dynamics at play.
Londonderry’s Town Council is at odds over legal matters pertaining to hiring outside law firms to handle complaints and allegations of misconduct against the town manager.
On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (DOL) published four new opinion letters addressing a variety of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) questions.
As Service Credit Union (SCU) seeks a new chapter of federal bankruptcy for an unfinished senior living campus in Littleton, it filed a lawsuit in state court last month against the owners and lenders, whom it accuses of coordinated fraud and embezzlement involving a $30 million SCU construction loan.
The attorney for an ousted police chief argued against the legality of his demotion to patrol officer at a Tuesday, June 30, court hearing. The town’s attorney insisted that the chief’s behavior had violated policy repeatedly and warranted action by the town.
Fidelity teams compete to pack 50,000 meals for the New Hampshire Food Bank
The new building in Durham’s western edge will anchor a 60-acre, mixed-use project of academic, corporate, government, residential and entertainment uses.
