GTAT adds shares to exec bonus pool
GT Advanced Technologies Inc. will be able to award its top executives with as much as $93 million in stock -- and they may be able to receive some of that stock three months earlier, thanks to a change in…
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N.H. bypassed in proposed private east-west highway
If it's constructed, a proposed private highway running the width of northern Maine would dim the already slim likelihood that a federally funded east-west highway will ever be built connecting northern New Hampshire to the broader New England and Canadian…
Portsmouth firms transform companies’ trash into opportunity
When the pallets are unloaded at Redhook Ale Brewery in Portsmouth, all that PET packaging strap used to hold boxes of bottles no longer ends up in the dumpster.The green and black polyester strapping now gets chopped up, picked up…
Entrepreneurs air concerns at 'Disruptivate!'
Entrepreneurship is alive and growing in New Hampshire, but more can -- and should -- be done to incubate the state's startup ecosystem. That sentiment was the common thread emerging from the business owners presenting at Disruptivate! 2012, a conference…
The stubbornness of success
I'm proud to say that my son Liam completed his Eagle Scout requirements this March. After his presentation to the Eagle Board, we were driving home and I asked him how it felt. He said it felt so good and…
Learning from the ‘War of the Roses’
Traditionally, most divorce cases have begun with the filing of a divorce petition, setting in motion a legal process by which the case would be ultimately resolved by a judge unless the parties were able to settle their differences outside…
A look at scenarios and possible defenses related to a bankruptcy debtors’ transfers
Bankruptcy filings have increased drastically in recent years. To the dismay of creditors, such filings often signal only the very beginning of their difficulties.Bankruptcy debtors (or their appointed bankruptcy trustees) can file "turnover actions" -- lawsuits in which a debtor…
Downtown Concord: optimism in action
For those of you who have not visited our state capital lately, a very interesting phenomenon is occurring on South Main Street in downtown Concord that should provide some encouragement.While the rest of the state, and the country for that…
Branding yourself with the right apparel
Are you known for the reasons you want to be known? Do people in your market perceive you according to your personal brand identity?Much has been written about personal branding in recent years, and for a very good reason. Brand…
A right-to-work history lesson
Among the contentious issues before the New Hampshire Legislature last year and this has been the so-called "right-to-work" bill that was passed in 2011 and vetoed by Gov. John Lynch. The Legislature failed to override the veto.When the bill was…
Lowell Five brings 160 years of service to N.H.
The Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank will make its first official step into the New Hampshire market when its opens a branch in Nashua on April 30. The bank, which has $760 million in assets and was founded in 1854,…
NHBR About Town: Citizens Bank New Hampshire & WMUR-TV
Joe Carelli, president of Citizens Bank New Hampshire, presents Rosemary Heard with the Heart of Your City award outside of Meninno Place, CATCH's new, green-certified, affordable housing unit. Presented in partnership with WMUR-TV, the award was given to Heard for…
NHBR About Town: Birch Hill Terrace
Residents and staff of Birch Hill Terrace raised $3,140 for the New Hampshire Food Bank last month through a variety of activities, including holding a bake sale, book fair, and raffles. Pictured in the front row from left are Paulina…
NHBR About Town: Northeast Delta Dental & McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
Northeast Delta Dental has donated $2,500 to the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center's Transition initiative, which aims to transform the center into a private-sector nonprofit. Pictured with the grant are, from left, Betty Andrews, manager of community relations for Northeast Delta Dental;…
NHBR About Town: Members First Credit Union
Jo-Ann Lanoie and Denise Rinker of Members First Credit Union hold a lobby day to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association's "Shamrocks Against Dystrophy" program. Members and employees of the credit union raised $1,600, which will allow two children affected with…
NHBR About Town:Alta Properties & Roedel Companies
After a multimillion dollar renovation, Alta Properties in partnership with Roedel Companies celebrated the grand opening of The Falls Center and La Quinta Inn and Suites at Amoskeag Falls. The property features 109 hotel rooms, a business center, meeting space,…
NHBR About Town: Laconia Savings Bank & The Way Home
Karen Wilson, center, and Mary Beth White, right, of Laconia Savings Bank, present a $49,000 donation on behalf of the bank to Mary Sliney, left, of The Way Home. The pledge will support the nonprofit's Laurel Keys Veterans Housing, which…
NHBR About Town:Franklin Pierce University
Franklin Pierce University in Rindge has renamed Pierce Hall as Spagnuolo Hall, in honor of Tony and Patricia Spagnuolo, friends of the university. Tony Spagnuolo was president of Eckman Construction until he lost his battle with cancer in December 2011.…
NHBR About Town: Lighthouse Manufacturing
Lighthouse Manufacturing, which moved to Portsmouth from Peabody, Mass. three months ago, has completed renovations on its Mirona Road facility. Pictured at the new facility are, from left, Shawn Smith, Lighthouse quality control manager, CEO Ed Autuori, President Michael Bean…
Q&A with former Unitil executive George Gantz
George Gantz stepped down April 1 as senior vice president for Unitil Corp., the Hampton-based electric and gas utility he worked for since 1983. NHBR caught up with him at the end of March. Q. Where were you during the…
NHBR About Town: Citizens Bank New Hampshire & WMUR-TV
At its annual Community Partners luncheon, Citizens Bank New Hampshire celebrated the 10th anniversary of Champions in Action, a program presented in partnership with WMUR-TV that recognizes and nonprofits for their contributions to New Hampshire. Since its inception, the program…
Learning lessons from how we communicate
Paying it forward, or passing on one's "wisdom," is a given for most successful people, no matter what their profession or field of endeavor.Those who recall the history of the Industrial Revolution remember the role apprentices played in the transfer…
Why should you be interested in Pinterest?
Pinterest is a social media network with the stated goal of connecting "everyone in the world through the 'things' they find interesting." It is an online organizational tool, a bulletin board where people "pin" visual representations of their personal interests…
Shedding light on solar technologies
We've summarized the Solyndra saga and discussed photovoltaic technology. With its economies at small scale, PV is widely deployed and visible on rooftops everywhere from homes to factories.Developers are working to scale PV technology up to power plant-size applications, but…
Spring brings signs of market activity
Spring is here, and the weather is as wacky as the economy, the real estate markets and the presidential campaign.Hopefully, spring will bring sunshine, warmth and rising spirits. We have seen a measurable rise in activity and interest. We recently…
Social media accounts and the departing employee
Q. As marketing manager at Widget Company, Katie's job description includes maintaining a Twitter account and tweets information about the company and its products. She has attracted 8,000 avid followers with her often witty and entertaining tweets. What happens to…
Flotsam & Jetsam
Bienvenue au MississippiIt's nice to have a role model, but sometimes you have to think about the choice you've made.For instance, the state of New Hampshire's insistent attempts to find value in looking up to the state of Missisippi, which…
Is all that studying necessary?
To the editor:Regarding an article in the April 6-19 issue ("$20m grant to fuel study of N.H. economy, quality of life"), $20 million is a lot of money.I wonder what percentage will be devoted to studying forests?It's interesting to note…
Creating an environment for job growth is working
As promised, many of us at the State House have been highly focused on passing bills which will improve the climate for job creation, cut red tape and allow for economic expansion.Some of these bills may have missed your radar…
Don’t stifle the North Country’s voice in government
With a seemingly minor slice of the redistricting knife, an important Senate committee has cut the heart of rural representation in the State House and, if this plan holds, will decidedly quiet the voice of rural values and culture in…
The tall tale that won Republicans the State House
In 2010, the Republicans came up with a clever story for their campaign. They claimed that four years of reckless spending by Democrats resulted in a 25 percent increase in state spending and a huge deficit. Not one part of…
Like prohibition, the drug war has failed
Five officers were shot in Greenland. The much-beloved chief - just eight days from retirement - was killed. Hearts across New Hampshire suffer from this horrible tragedy.How many more families of police officers will suddenly find themselves in mourning?Michael Maloney…
Concrete used at new National Guard facility questioned
Construction has been halted on the $25 million National Guard Regional Training Institute and Barracks Facility in Pembroke due to concerns over alleged problems associated with the use of concrete mixed with fly ash.The concrete mixture led Gov. John Lynch…
N.H. 1Q home sales data best in years
In a continuing trend for the state's housing market, two new reports have found that home sales are on the rise in New Hampshire, although the median price is falling.The two reports, released by RE/MAX of New England and the…
Dyn, Echo Group execs named High Tech Council Entrepreneurs of the Year
The co-founders of Dyn Inc. in Manchester and the founder of Conway-based The Echo Group will be recognized May 7 as the 2012 Entrepreneurs of the Year by the New Hampshire High Technology Council. They will receive their awards as…
The Renegade Leader increases client profits 50%
There's no denying it -- today's business climate presents unprecedented challenges. Lack of capital, poor sales, reduced consumer confidence and disengagement by U.S. employees are impacting profits, productivity and customer service.Even the most experienced leaders are looking for new solutions.Since…
Tighe & Bond expands services and staff in Portsmouth
It's been an exciting time for us. On April 1, Appledore Engineering - the well-known, 24-year old civil engineering firm located in Portsmouth - officially changed its name to Tighe & Bond. Although our two firms joined forces in January…
Graham & Graham, P.C.: The Solution Group for 30 years
Graham & Graham, P.C. is a full-service accounting and consulting firm located in Laconia and Concord, NH and Springfield and Essex, VT. We provide professional services to a wide variety of clients ranging from individuals to medium-sized corporations. Our accountants…
Environmental experts with a flair for customer care
Absolute Resource Associates (ARA) of Portsmouth, N.H. believes in business success that comes the old-fashioned way: by working hard, behaving ethically, and providing the very best in quality and service.The expertise of the ARA team and its reputation within the…
J. Lawrence Hall Company: 75 Years of service and counting
In 1937, as America struggled to recover from the Great Depression, a young man with high hopes and big dreams set out to make his mark.His name was J. Lawrence Hall, known to many as "Larry." As these were the…
A trusted advisor for business insurance
With an 84-year track record and a staff of more than 85 seasoned professionals, the Protector Group has the resources, depth and experience to meet the insurance needs of mid- to large-size companies in today's challenging risk management environment.As one…
Fine food, delicious drink, classic character!
As you walk through the custom-made copper door, you immediately feel a vibe and energy that lifts your spirits.High ceilings with exposed timber trusses and architectural forged steel detail help create a feeling of grandness that is well put together.Handsome…
Finding the right financing solution for your business
Bank, their purpose was to help its members save money and make loans available to enable them to purchase homes and improve their condition.And while we are still dedicated to these original principles, our vision has expanded -- including our…
Exec council weighs private prison process
If a private prison is actually built in New Hampshire, Gov. John Lynch is in favor of importing prisoners to help fill it.Lynch expressed his feelings at the Wednesday morning breakfast meeting of the Executive Council, where the councilors discussed…
NHTB income rises, earnings dip slightly
An influx of federal cash was part of the reason that New Hampshire Thrift Bancshares shareholders had a very slight decline in quarterly earnings per share during the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same period last year.The Newport-based…
Business tax study puts N.H. in the middle
Another study of New Hampshire's business climate has determined that the state's tax burden on small business is neither among the best nor the worst in the nation.The Granite State's small business tax climate ranks 25th best in the country,…
Sturm Ruger shatters gun sale target
Sturm, Ruger and Co. ended last year with 1.25 million bangs. That's how many guns the company sold in 2011 through its Million Gun Challenge, and that's how many dollars the company will donate to the National Rifle Association as…
N.H. SBIR grant workshops scheduled
The N.H. Inspires Innovation program, a collaboration of the New Hampshire Innovation Research Center and the New Hampshire Small Business Development Center, will conduct a series of workshops around the state for companies interested in applying for competitive federal grants…
SNHU plans social media ‘BootCamp’
Southern New Hampshire University will host a "Social Media Business BootCamp" on Thursday May 24 at its campus in Manchester.The event - which be held from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at 2500 N. River Rd. in Manchester - will…
Reverse stock split mulled by Presstek
Presstek Inc. is asking its shareholders for the right to issue up to a 1-to-15 reverse stock split in order to boost its share price and prevent being tossed off the Nasdaq stock exchange, according to a preliminary proxy filed…
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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.
Trial begins over NH proof-of-citizenship voter law
A federal judge heard opening arguments Monday, February 9, in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a 2024 state law that requires first-time voters in New Hampshire to show proof of U.S. citizenship when they register.
Understanding the H-1B visa
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$2.75M record settlement with Disney and California DOJ
On February 11, 2026, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the largest enforcement settlement under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), resolving claims that The Walt Disney Company failed to adequately honor consumers’ opt-out rights — a core tenet of modern privacy law.
Concord City Council sets its priorities
Responsible monetary decisions. Clear and widely disseminated communication with the public, especially on the city’s finances and taxes. Helping people keep their homes and find new ones. Regulatory and cultural changes to make it easier for businesses and development, and investments in the roads, sewers and other infrastructure to support them.
Waiting list growing for Dartmouth employee housing project
College cut the ribbon this month for a 21-home complex for college employees in West Lebanon
Advocates urge change to school funding formula
Property taxes pay for 70% of public education costs in NH
Bow considers withdrawing from Community Power Coalition program
Bow could become the first town to withdraw from the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire as residents confront high energy costs.
Howard Brodsky brings cooperative business perspective to United Nations Commission
Howard Brodsky, co-founder and chairman of CCA Global Partners (CCA), highlighted the power of cooperatives (co-ops) — shared business models owned and governed by their members — as the “great economic equalizer” for small businesses worldwide in his remarks at the United Nation’s (UN) annual Session of the Commission for Social Development at UN headquarters in New York City. This session convened global business leaders and innovators to discuss advancing social development and social justice through coordinated, equitable and inclusive policies.
