Exeter Handkerchief Factory hits market at $3.5M
A vestige of Exeter’s industrial past in the historic Lincoln Street corridor is up for sale, and it has a hefty price tag.
Author: Tabatha McKay
Real estate tax considerations in New Hampshire
Real estate transactions in New Hampshire invariably carry tax consequences. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or advisor, thoughtful tax planning is critical to preserving value and avoiding costly missteps.
NH needs a workforce farm system
Since 2020, our research team at the University of New Hampshire — the New Hampshire Youth Retention Initiative (YRI) — has been studying how young people view the Granite State as a place to live, learn and work.
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The people of New Hampshire are facing unprecedented economic challenges — no one has been spared from rising grocery bills, increased rent and utility costs, and even higher car insurance premiums.
Every big company starts small
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NHBR About Town: Week of December 19, 2025
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest: Week of December 19, 2025
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(Opinion) PBM reform is the bipartisan solution patients need
Reform bill cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan would break the link between PBM compensation and drug prices
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The top news stories of the year are already unfolding
Raising the bar
Civility in today’s workplace
Water country
Realtors are learning more about coastal conditions to better inform homebuyers
The Bottom Line: Nobis Group, BAE Systems and Skillsoft Global Knowledge
A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide
Take 5: health care coverage, eye surgery and unemployment situation
NH Business Review's biweekly snapshot of business and industry statistics
New Hampshire joins lawsuit against Uber, arguing ‘deceptive’ business practices
New Hampshire has joined 22 other states in signing onto a lawsuit against Uber, arguing the rideshare company was “deceptive” in selling and billing for its subscription service, Uber One, according to a press release from Attorney General John Formella’s office.
Warrenstreet Architects announces completion of Rockingham County municipal building
Warrenstreet Architects, Inc. recently announced the completion of the new Rockingham County Municipal Building, a 110,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility located at 94 North Road in Brentwood, NH.
NH receives $8M in federal funding for child care, health care, recreation
Two New Hampshire child care centers will share more than $1 million in federal grants to expand and address the state’s child care shortage.
Merrimack Anheuser-Busch plant to close after 55 years
The Anheuser-Busch brewery on Daniel Webster highway will close in the company months after 55 years of operation in town.
Unmasking the myths
NH Fiscal Policy Institute breaks down misconceptions about the Granite State
Grafton Regional Development Corporation launches Upper Valley Childcare Solutions Partnership
Grafton Regional Development Corporation (GRDC) has announced the launch of the Upper Valley Childcare Solutions Partnership, a seven-month regional initiative designed to address the Upper Valley’s acute shortage of quality, affordable child care.
State of artificial intelligence
Forum: How can you make AI work for you?
Ready for snow — and snowmaking
NH ski industry kicks off season with hope after dodging a drought
Q&A with PlaneSense founder, president and CEO George Antoniadis
Aviation company CEO shares insights on success, growth and doing business in the Granite State
NH's economic outlook with Phil Sletten
NH Fiscal Policy Institute Research Director Phil Sletten shares insight into New Hampshire's economy with recent data report findings
Darken the Pease authority, says state efficiency group
A report from Gov. Kelly Ayotte's Commission on Government Efficiency suggests an end to the PDA and transitioning its functions to other state agencies
Homes out of range
Lebanon. Keene. Nashua. Antrim. Newmarket. Salem. Those are just a handful of New Hampshire communities that are taking innovative approaches to create more housing, as cited during a forum Dec. 12 at Saint Anselm College in Manchester.
Workplace AI: The Simple Rules Everyone Must Learn
Practical tips to help you avoid the most common AI usage mistakes cybersecurity professionals see today
Cybersecurity: A Strategic Lever for Business Value
Cybersecurity isn’t just a defensive measure; it’s a strategic asset that can significantly enhance enterprise value
The 2025 Cybersecurity Reckoning: From Optional to Mandatory
Significant cyber events exposed the failure of fragmented security tools and established that point solutions can no longer protect against modern threats
Eat the Frog: Why It’s Time to Tackle CMMC Head-On
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) isn’t some distant regulatory cloud looming; it’s here, it’s already appearing in contract language
But I Can’t Wear That Hat!
A phishing scam, ransomware attack or data breach can turn an ordinary Tuesday into a flat-out disaster if businesses avoid basic, consistent cyber care
AI Regulation Is Coming: What Should Businesses Be Doing Now?
For businesses in the United States, AI governance will soon become a compliance imperative, not just a best practice
Torrington deepens NH investment with purchase of The Ridge
Torrington Properties has deepened its stake in the state’s commercial/retail real estate market with its purchase of the 300,000-square-foot shopping center in Rochester known as The Ridge. The $51.3 million acquisition from Waterstone Properties includes the retail center adjacent to Route 11, home to Market Basket, a New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet, Marshalls, Old Navy, Starbucks, Stonewall Kitchen, Petco, Famous Footwear, ULTA Beauty, Hobby Lobby, the 110 Grill restaurant and other occupants.
‘A life of meaning’
Joshua Greenwald, owner broker of the Greenwald Realty Group, is the new president of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors.
NHBR About Town: Week of December 5, 2025
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
Home prices, while moderating in November, still reflect ‘upward rise’ trend
While the median price of a single-family home in New Hampshire declined again in November, don’t assume it’s a trend toward greater affordability. More likely, according to Susan Cole, president of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors (NHAR), it’s because of seasonal trends in this region.
The Latest: Week of December 5, 2025
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Q&A with the Executive director of the NH Lottery and Gaming Commission Charlie McIntyre
‘What I learned is if we wanted to have a product or a program in New Hampshire that was successful, it had to mirror the illegal product, because if it was too greedy, if it was…
NH employers may lower health costs by supporting better health for employees
Diabetes costs the U.S. economy approximately $413 billion annually, including more than $106 billion in lost productivity.
Report: NH’s caregivers need support
A new report from the AARP concludes there’s an urgent need to support the tens of thousands of New Hampshire residents who serve as caregivers to people close to them.
Support our Afghan neighbors; reject the administration’s threats
The State Department and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) have stopped processing visas for Afghans and slowed or halted issuing “green cards” to refugees, the documents granting refugees permanent resident status in the United States and the ability to seek employment.
Pharmacy benefit manager reform is the bipartisan solution patients desperately need
The bipartisan Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Price Transparency and Accountability would break the link between PBM compensation and drug price, and lower prescription costs, advocates say.
Small modular reactors may reshape energy field
Rising energy demand, driven in part by the needs of data centers, AI infrastructure, and other energy-intensive end-users, is accelerating interest in small modular reactors (SMRs), both in New Hampshire and nationally, as a source of reliable, carbon-free power to…
Ask the Experts: Strengthen your defense against cyber threats
Cyber threats are evolving fast, and New Hampshire businesses are feeling the impact.
(Opinion) From a trickle to a flood
The ever-increasing number of U.S. state privacy laws
(Opinion) A unique solution for keeping homeowners warm
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(Opinion) Protecting children’s mental health through collaborative care
In 2016, the New Hampshire Legislature enacted a system of care model for children’s behavioral health services, recognizing a critical gap: Children exposed to adverse childhood experiences and those with severe emotional disturbances were falling through the cracks of fragmented services.
Cook on Concord: Thanksgiving reflections on 2025
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Overcoming differences
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$450M plan aims to supercharge heat pump use
New England winters can get wicked cold. Last week, five of the region’s states launched a $450 million effort to warm more of the homes in the often-frigid region with energy-efficient, low-emission heat pumps instead of burning fossil fuels.
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Exeter Handkerchief Factory hits market at $3.5M
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