Deciphering the collective psyche of investors in the current economic climate is a challenge, to say the least. There are no easy answers -- only many complicated questions.To some, including the growing leagues of protesters, such as Occupy Wall Street,…
I have to wonder where all the great leaders are in our presidential politics. Those of a Democratic persuasion are not running because the party has already chosen their candidate, for good or bad. The Republicans seem to have a…
When it comes to mobile marketing for small business owners, the easiest way to get started is to focus on five simple pillars.As you learn and apply mobile marketing, you realize it's a pretty simple and flexible marketing media, and…
Since 2008, economic bad news has been the order of the day. As we close the folios of 2011 and enter 2012, along with the euro drama and the U.S. budget deficit debates, what political drama can we expect in…
Q. Jim, vice president of Acme Corp., has seen too many news reports about employees' comments on Facebook and blogs and he wants to put in place a confidentiality policy to control or limit what is acceptable for employees to…
To the editor:Tom Sedoric, managing director of investments of The Sedoric Group in Portsmouth, wrote of "the growing strain of our obligations" in the Nov. 4-17 issue of NHBR.He identified the baby boomer's legacy as one of debt, due to…
To the editor:This is an open letter to the government of New Hampshire.As one of the victims of the FRM fraud, I have very strong feelings about the role played -- or, more accurately stated, not played -- by the…
To the editor:FRM exploded two years ago, and the governor and government are still trying to sweep the whole mess under the proverbial carpet. Why?The most recent sweeping is by the governor's office, claiming ex-Banking Commissioner Peter Hildreth resigned his…
To the editor:Our national debt is out of control. The security and prosperity of this nation is being put in jeopardy as a result of government inaction. The federal government must take the steps necessary to balance our budget, and…
To the editor:J. Bonnie Newman, interim chancellor of the Community College System of New Hampshire, laments about the ever-rising burden of debt Granite State students carry upon leaving college ("N.H.'s dubious, and dangerous, distinction," Dec. 2-15 NHBR).The hard truth is…
There seems to be an endless debate in politics about whether government creates jobs. One thing is undeniable: Government certainly can get in the way of job creation by passing bad policy or inaction.One dose of good policy that would…
There are not a lot of things about which New Hampshire Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, and Free Staters agree. But one such cornerstone in the foundation of our identity has to be the sanctity with which we hold our traditional freedoms.Rather…
This column is not supposed to be the obituary page for New Hampshire Business Review! However, when significant losses occur in the political or business world in New Hampshire, as part of the documenting of history, I like to note…
Twenty-eight million dollars isn't small change. That's how much has been raised for legal services for the poor and law-related education programs over the past 30 years in New Hampshire through the Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts program.IOLTA is a…
We're all fairly familiar with the concept of demographics and how important they are to businesses in determining where to locate. Most frequently we hear about retailers looking at population density, age, median income and educational levels, but other types…
[UPDATED]The bankruptcy of Swedish automaker Saab will make it tough for owners of the vehicle who need repairs in New Hampshire and beyond, according to those who own Saab specialty repair shops in the state.The Swedish automaker, long known for…
In the third quarter of 2011, New Hampshire's personal income grew by 0.2 percent -- not nearly as strong as last quarter's gains but still double the national average.Each quarter, the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis publishes state-by-state…
Money to bail out USA Springs still has not arrived, forcing creditors to consider alternatives, including liquidation and foreclosure.Malom Group AG -- the bankrupt company's Swiss financier - was supposed to deposit $7 million on Dec. 9 into the account…
Future construction contracts totaled $1.37 billion in New Hampshire through the end of November, down 28 percent and almost $600 million lower than the $1.92 billion recorded at the same time last year.That's according to industry information service McGraw-Hill Construction,…
A New York firm has made an offer to buy the bankrupt Kingsbury Corp., but the firm may not continue Kingsbury's operations in Keene, keep its 60 workers employed or even reimburse them the $240,000 in back pay that the…
After years of short-term extensions, two popular federal programs that make it easier for innovative small businesses to win federal grants have secured long-term reauthorization.The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, which were…
The federal health care tax credit for small employers -- part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act designed to help small businesses -- appears not to be helping many businesses at all.In Keene, The Monadnock Conservancy did receive…
With the world economy slowing down amid the financial crisis in Europe and weakening growth in Asia, we see a fading trend in the foreign demand for goods made in New Hampshire.According to the latest export numbers, shipments abroad from…
David Ross, left, president of St. Joseph Hospital, and Kathie Rice Orshak, right, the hospital's vice president of mission integration, award patient service representative Jessica Caruso with the 2011 St. Marguerite d'Youville Award, which is given annually to a St.…
Nancy Formella of Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock presents the hospital's 2011 Outstanding Community Ambassador Award to John Xiggoros, who has raised more than $1 million through Kristen's Gift, CHaD's pediatric oncology fund that he founded and named in honor of…
Volunteer NH recently honored Joe Kennerson, left, a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Seacoast, with a Volunteer Service Award at its Spirit of New Hampshire Awards. Matched with his 'Little Brother' Jacob since January 2009, Kennerson…
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of New England and NHBR recently honored Northeast Delta Dental with the latest Health Innovator Award for its long-standing commitment to employee wellness. Pictured with the award are, from left, Sharron McCarthy, publisher of NHBR; Beth…
Birch Heights has donated $2,000 to support the Greater Derry/Londonderry Chamber of Commerce's annual holiday parade. Shown with Santa Claus are, from left, Ralph Valentine, The Valentine Group; Scott Ramsay, Birch Heights; and Steve Dente, Simpson's Painting.
Attending the ground-breaking ceremony at The World Academy in Nashua -- which is nearly doubling in size with the construction of a new middle school and gymnasium -- are, from left, Matthew Ladd, principal, Sakonnet Associates; Nashua Mayor Donnalee Lozeau;…
In the days and weeks leading up to the expected January vote by the New Hampshire House on the latest expanded gaming proposal, former Republican state Sen. Jim Rubens, chair of the Granite State Coalition Against Expanded Gambling, says he…
Chef Robert Irvine, host of the Food Network show 'Restaurant Impossible,' stands with Kriss Soterion, owner of Kriss Cosmetics in Manchester, who did makeup for the show while it filmed an episode at The Chatterbox Café in Windham.
Through its Test Drives for Turkeys promotion, Bonneville and Son has donated 162 turkeys to New Horizons for New Hampshire, a Manchester homeless shelter and soup kitchen.
NeighborWorks Greater Manchester hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of The Townhomes at Mallard Place, a $3 million development project that created 16 affordable rental units in Hooksett. Pictured at the ceremony are Robert Tourigny, NeighborWorks executive director;…
Hypertherm Inc., the Hanover-based manufacturer of metal and fiber laser cutting systems, started more than 40 years ago in a two-car garage. Today, the company is one of New Hampshire's largest, employing nearly 1,300 people in 24 different countries.Recognized as…
It's no secret that running a business these days is challenging. Costs are rising, lower margins are becoming a fact of life, and the public doesn't seem to be buying as much as they once did.In any environment, companies need…
A young professional posted a question for The Brand Strategy Discussion Group on LinkedIn. She's a lifestyle and brand communications intern at Daimler (Mercedes Benz). She asks: "Does positioning still matter in today's fast-growing market environment? Are the alternative communication…
When searching for any new employment opportunity, many of us have a tendency to view the process as one focused solely on what is best for us as individuals.It certainly makes sense that we would want what is best for…
Q. Even though I believe I have done a good job in my position over the last year and deserve a raise, I'm afraid to ask for one in my upcoming performance review. How do you ask for a raise…
Reupholstered chairThere was plenty of hoo-ha over the forced-resignation-replaced-by-wrist-slapping of three members of the House Republican leadership team immediately after the three Republicans dissed House Speaker Bill O'Brien in voting to sustain Governor Lynch's veto of the speaker's highly coveted…
To the editor:The budget debate on Capitol Hill is now not which programs to cut, but how much to cut. This is the wrong approach, especially for programs like community health centers.Many working families are turning to health centers like…
To the editor:We are appalled at the "Cook on Concord" column appearing in the Dec. 2 edition of NHBR ("Ballot Law Commission hearing was a wake-up call", Dec. 2-15 NHBR).We were under the apparently mistaken impression that the Ballot Law…
A recent editorial by the Portsmouth Herald suggests that the state should continue forward with a policy of near annual tobacco tax increases. The liberal editorial page of that paper suggested that the reduction in the tax is "costing the…
Few public health measures over the last half-century have worked as well as fluoridating water. Not only does the New Hampshire Dental Society agree, so do most other respected health organizations worldwide.Fluoridation of community water supplies is the single most…
New Hampshire had the fewest number of workplace deaths in the country in 2010, according to the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.Five people -- all men -- died on the job in New Hampshire last year, which was the fewest…
Jeff Marks, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Ledyard National Bank, presents a $2,000 check to Mary Margaret Sloan, executive director of Local First Alliance, which will support the organization's mission of strengthening the local Upper Valley economy.
The unusual October snowstorm that resulted in electric outages of two weeks or more in some areas of New England has re-energized the discussion about underground vs. overhead transmission lines.State and local officials, FEMA, policymakers and consumers are asking why…
I am writing this column on Dec. 7. In a rare confluence of events, this date has historic importance to New Hampshire for a number of related, and unrelated, reasons:First, this is the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on…
Hanover-based Ledyard Bank is suing a Hanover attorney who was the victim of a $195,000 check scam.W.E. "Ned" Whittington's liability insurance company won't cover the loss, arguing that the lawyer simply fell for a variant of the "Nigerian Check Scam,"…
Total employment compensation in New Hampshire increased by 1.8 percent in 2010, but it didn't increase in all of the state's 10 counties, according to the U.S. Commerce Department.Two New Hampshire counties saw a decrease in their total compensation in…
After years of stalled negotiations, Congress has finally reached a deal that would give long-term reauthorization to two popular programs that make it easier for small businesses to win federal contracts.The U.S. House and Senate have agreed on the terms…
Author, leadership coach and veteran of 27 years in the Army, Robert Campbell speaks on his 'Battlefield to Boardroom' book series and how companies can become veteran-ready
Executive director Robert Tourigny discusses latest housing project in Manchester, affordable housing trends in NH ... and more
Author Don Gregori shares insight into leadership and talent retention in an AI-dominated landscape
Marmon Utility President Ken Woo highlights how the company has been delivering electric infrastructure supports for 75 years
Wire Belt CEO Jonathan Greer shares insight into how the century-old company continues to achieve success amid various economic challenges
Nashua Community College's 2026 commencement speakers shares how storytelling is essential in a digital-forward world
UNH marketing program helps small businesses and students work together
Community College System of NH Chancellor Mark Rubinstein shares insight into the impact post-secondary education has in New Hampshire and beyond
Eastern Bank leaders offer insight into how they work with small businesses in NH and help navigate economic challenges
The two founders of P!ng used their backgrounds in complex robotics and product development to revolutionize the coffee shop drive-thru experience
Taylor Community President & CEO Michael Flaherty discusses his experience growing the continuing care retirement community to three campuses in the Lakes Region ... and more
Leaders from the NH Center for Nonprofits shares insight into their recent "Nonprofits Get It Done for NH" campaign, what challenges the nonprofit industry is currently facing ... and more
Wilmington Trust's Meghan Shue talks macro economic and investment strategy trends in today's current climate
