NHBR's editors met recently at the Keene offices of Better Homes & Gardens/The Masiello Group with businesspeople from around the Keene area to get their take on how the region's economy is faring and what their expectations are for the…
A growing number of University System of New Hampshire employees are finding savings for health-related care -- and are being rewarded for it -- by taking advantage of lower-cost care.Health care costs across the university system are estimated at about…
While political attention is focused on the end of a contentious legislative session and the beginning of a busy election season, a momentous decision is being considered behind closed doors in the Department of Administrative Services.There, Administrative Services and Department…
The Northern Pass project debate has raged around property rights, land values and the destruction of natural beauty on the one hand and potential construction jobs and tax revenues on the other, with little discussion regarding its long-term economic implications…
In a sound free-market economy, taxes should be easy to understand and applied in a neutral manner; the code should only be used to raise revenue, not to meddle in the economy. This spring, nearly every Republican in Washington supported…
The biweekly nature of the New Hampshire Business Review makes it problematic to cover ongoing economic events. But what I can do is offer quarterly economic updates. This column serves as the first part of a third-quarter update.For almost a…
Has the U.S. Postal Service reached the end of the line and become as relevant as the hand-delivered telegram?It's a question worth debating carefully and thoroughly as the combination of technological change, questionable political policy, and a real budget crisis…
The process involved in valuing Facebook for its recent initial public offering was a complex one, requiring professional judgment and the application of a variety of economic, market and asset-based business valuation techniques.Many business valuation techniques are available to use…
Goose for the ganderThere is a certain sweet irony - perhaps absurdity would be a better choice of word - in the recent commotion over the town of Sugar Hill, just north of the Notches.The whole ruckus, to remind you,…
The Wednesday after Father's Day, I had a minor medical procedure that involved mild anesthesia. As I drifted off, I had a dream about the U.S. and New Hampshire's election year from here on. It made the experience easier:On the…
Chuck Rolecek has spent decades in food service, including as owner of the former C.R. Sparks in Bedford and now Hanover Street Chophouse in Manchester. A few years ago, he provided some investment money for an unknown play called "Rock…
The three top executives of Hudson-based Micronetics Inc. will keep their jobs as a result of the Hudson company's merger with the much larger Mercury Computer Systems Inc. of Chelmsford, Mass., according to a recent preliminary proxy sent to Micronetics'…
As part of its efforts to retain more of New Hampshire's young workers, the organization Stay Work Play is looking for employers in the state to participate in its new student loan reimbursement program.The Stay Work Play Challenge Grant incentive…
In the first quarter of 2012, total personal income in New Hampshire grew to $61.4 billion, up $535 million from the previous quarter and the state's largest quarterly gain since the second quarter of 2011.But during the same quarter, total…
Attorneys for Eric Jaeger, a former vice president and top attorney of Cabletron Systems, argued Monday that a U.S. District Court judge should dismiss securities fraud charges against him because of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision.Jaeger was charged with…
Home sales continued to post strong year-over-year gains in May, though median price continues to lag behind last year's figures, according to two new reports. Two May housing reports -- one by RE/MAX of New England, the other by the…
Opponents of USA Springs should come together, buy the company at bankruptcy auction next month, and retire its permit to pump 300,000 gallons of groundwater out of the ground, said Romeo Danais, a Nottingham investor, organic farmer and candidate for…
Even if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the federal health law, at least two of New Hampshire's large insurers will retain some of the more popular provisions that were part of the sweeping reform bill, although a few of them…
Shareholders at Presstek Inc. overwhelmingly gave the company's board of directors the right to issue up to a 1-to-15 reverse stock split, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.In a vote taken on June 12, holders…
Jim Furtado, a Derry engineer who had worked for a quarter-century on computer boards, thinks the PC industry is "pretty crappy." He found that out the hard way after getting laid off once again the day after coming back from…
Nominations are now being accepted for NHBR's 2012 Business Excellence Awards, which are celebrating their 10th year of recognizing the state's standout businesses.For a decade, the awards have recognized the imagination, innovation, achievements and dedication to the larger community of…
To the editor:Many of us in the state have appreciated NHBR's steadfast coverage of the USA Springs Inc. case over 11 years. The case remains the first major test of our state's groundwater protection law.However, the most recent article ("USA…
To the editor:The May 18-31 issue of NHBR had an article by Rick Minard ("At least keep the RGGI safety net") as how RGGI funds benefit low-income New Hampshire homeowners. According to the article, about 10 percent of RGGI funds…
Fellow entrepreneurs and CEOs show surprise when they hear tech company Dyn is based in New Hampshire. They say the talent, ideas and investor money are in Silicon Valley, New York or Cambridge. As Dyn's CEO responsible for the long-term…
How critical is Social Security to the people of New Hampshire? One AARP member in New Hampshire put it this way: "This is the only retirement for a large percentage of the population. These people have been working all their…
While the Legislature was dealing with resignations and constitutional amendments, it was easy to lose track of some rather far-reaching legislation that will directly affect school districts across the state. The House and Senate earlier this month agreed to overdue…
With one of my not-for-profit clients, I am working with two interns, both college graduates, working for $10 an hour -- just to be doing something. This is a very difficult time to be matriculating. My son, another of the…
On May 15, Governor Lynch signed into law House Bill 1270, an act requiring all New Hampshire employers to disclose non-compete and non-piracy agreements prior to making an offer of employment or an offer of change in job classification.This bill…
Downtown Nashua differs a bit from other large New Hampshire cities. Although the downtown area lacks the highway accessibility and mid- and high-rise office towers that Manchester and Concord enjoy, it boasts atmosphere and character, along with plans to improve…
The World Economic Forum is held every January in Davos, a picturesque town in the Swiss Alps. "Committed to improving the state of the world," it was started in 1971 by Professor Klaus Schwab, who continues to run and moderate…
There's no question that an infusion of funding through an investor will provide a nice boost to a balance sheet. But this type of boost usually comes at a steep price: Investors typically want substantial equity interest in the business…
When one of my children shares some news of their day about how they felt they performed on an assignment, it's hard to give my full attention when there are dishes in the sink, a dog begging for food, a…
As the Legislature completed its work on Concord in June 6, three significant constitutional amendments were considered, among other measures. When I wrote the first draft of this column, I expected all three to be passed on to the voters.…
Jack Toscano, right, general manager of The Mall of New Hampshire, stands with Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas. Following an upgrade of its interior seating, the mall has donated 18 benches and cushions to the City of Manchester, which will be…
Dan "Desi" Lanio, co-owner of the 401 Tavern in downtown Hampton, was named the Rotary Club of Hampton's Citizen of the Year at a ceremony sponsored by Optima Bank & Trust at Ashworth by the Sea. Lanio was recognized for…
St. Mary's Bank donated $2,600 to the Central High Association of Music Parents, a nonprofit that supports the music department of Central High School in Manchester, which will be used to purchase two computers for a new student learning lab.…
New Horizons for New Hampshire recently hosted mini "Walks Against Hunger" at each of the four middle schools in Manchester, at which more than $30,000 was raised for the soup kitchen and homeless shelter. Pictured at Hillside Middle School are,…
Seacoast Harley-Davidson of North Hampton has signed on as presenting sponsor of the 2012 Hampton Beach Seafood Festival. Shown in the photo are, from left, Al Contois, president and general manager, Seacoast Harley: Jude David, general chairman of the festival;…
Pictured at Palmer Gas/Ermer Oil's annual Customer Appreciation Day, at which the family-owned company celebrated its 80th birthday, are, from left, employees Bill Hames, Kerry Valliere, Rick Rushton, owner Bill Ermer, Paul Perry, Arthur DeTora, and Fred Loonie.
As part of a recent promotion to encourage its members to sign up for electronic statements, Northeast Credit Union donated $1,300 to the Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick, Maine, staff members and interns of which are pictured here with…
The N.H. Travel Council presented awards to leading professionals at the annual two-day Governor's Conference on Tourism. Pictured at the awards ceremony are, from left, George Bald, commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development; Michelle Cota,…
Taylor Levesque, a Manchester resident and recent recipient of the Bellwether Community Champion award, throws out the ceremonial first pitch at a New Hampshire Fisher Cats game on May 12. Levesque was honored during an on-field, pre-game presentation for her…
Ask Paul Chant, the president-elect of the New Hampshire Association for Justice (formerly the New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association), about the recent documentary film, "Hot Coffee," and he'll tell you it's a story about why calls for so-called tort reform…
When I worked in corporate finance (a long time ago), we used the philosophy of "measure twice and cut once" as a way to make sure we were careful and thoughtful about our work. It always reminded us to double-check…
Rapid candidate movementNothing apparently gets Republican opponents on the same page faster than the mere mention if the name "Tom Alciere."You may remember Alciere, the former Republican state rep from Nashua who was exposed not long after his election as…
Beyond teaching kids how to water ski, horseback ride and aim for the bull's-eye, summer camps directly contribute $163 million to the New Hampshire economy each year, according to a new economic impact study.And throughout nine states in the Northeast,…
Wells Fargo Special Risks Inc. says it paid more than $6 million to John G. Gray for his insurance business, employed him and his son Jeffrey for four years, gave him over a year in severance, and then found he…
Dr. Greg Prazar, chapter president of the New Hampshire Pediatric Society, presents its "Public Citizen of the Year" award to Georgie Clark, coordinator of the Partners in Health program at Families First Health and Support Center in Portsmouth. Since Clark…
More than a quarter of all the homes sold in New Hampshire in the first quarter of the year were distressed properties, meaning that "home-flippers" are coming back on the market, according to a newly released report.According to the inaugural…
"Inspiring Women in Business," a daylong entrepreneurial event featuring workshops, exhibits and networking, will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 22, at SERESC Conference and Training Center in Bedford.Workshops include:• "Think and Act Like a CEO,"…
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.
State lawmakers reached an agreement Thursday, May 28, on a bill that would authorize parents to enroll their children in any public school in New Hampshire, but Gov. Kelly Ayotte said she would not sign the legislation if it reaches her desk.
NH is getting older, employers need talent; higher ed can help retain, attract more students here
With the number of applications down and a demographic cliff looming over higher education, administrators at the University of New Hampshire projected earlier this year that they would enroll about 100 fewer students this coming fall than last year.
ApprenticeshipNH, a workforce training program of the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH), LandVest, a national leader in integrated real estate, land investment and forest management services, have partnered to create a new Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) to meet growing workforce needs for LandVest’s Forest Management division.
There is a critical need in the Granite State for nurses, and the market has responded with more supply, with more interest than ever in nursing.
On April 9, 2026, ApprenticeshipNH, a workforce training program of the Community College System of NH (CCSNH), partnered with area employers to host the “Pre-Apprenticeship Connection Summit” at NHTI – Concord’s Community College.
The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) and Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) received approval for a $1.2 million Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) grant from the New Hampshire Executive Council to meet workforce needs for energy contractors.
UNH is creating a hub for collaboration with business and government
