The number of personal bankruptcies filed in New Hampshire continued to plummet in April, but the number of business bankruptcies crept up a bit.There were 383 bankruptcies in all, nearly 20 percent fewer than the 475 in April 2011 and…
The total value of future construction contracts fell in March from both the previous month and the same month in 2011, but thanks to strong figures in February, future construction in New Hampshire is still stronger in 2012 than it…
USA Springs will head to the auction block in July unless it manages to obtain a $60 million loan that has thus far been elusive.The potential lender again failed to meet its deadline Monday, according to a number of filings…
Personal income grew in every New Hampshire county in 2010, with the largest gain in Grafton County and the smallest in Coos County.The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, which released the figures Wednesday, defines personal income as income derived by…
Barely a week after announcing plans to seek shareholder approval for a reverse stock split in order to boost its share price and prevent being delisted from the larger Nasdaq Global Market exchange, Presstek Inc. moved its stock listing to…
As part of a multi-state investigation led by New Hampshire and five other states, life insurance giant MetLife will pay nearly $500 million to consumers and the states to settle charges that it failed to pay death benefits to heirs.MetLife…
Portsmouth-based Optima Bank & Trust has received "significant interest" from investors in its recently launched stock offering of an additional 400,000 shares, according to CEO Daniel Morrison. Morrison, who announced the offering at the annual shareholders' meeting last week, is…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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;…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A new report says an influx of new Granite Staters is coming primarily from neighboring Massachusetts, and most of them are younger, part of Gen Z, the cohort of people born roughly between 1997 and 2012. But another report says the newbies, like already established residents here, face affordability challenges when it comes to housing and child care.
UNH marketing program helps small businesses and students work together
The United Way of Greater Nashua aims to raise $175,000 this year through its biggest annual fundraiser June 22-23 at Brady Sullivan Plaza.
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.
$1 million-plus sales are becoming more regular, according to New Hampshire Association of Realtors data
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.
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
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Upcoming legislation may provide (somewhat) smoother permitting process for developers
