We should be grateful for the benefits of modern life
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Take 5: Status of Women report, gov. shutdown and workplace benefits
NH Business Review's biweekly snapshot of business and industry statistics
A ‘sumptuous’ breakfast, an exchange of ideas
The Southern New Hampshire Jewish Men’s Group has been meeting monthly for more than 40 years
The Bottom Line: Unitil, NBT Bancorp, and Planet Fitness
A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide
NH office market continues remote work adjustment post-COVID
Residential market sees fourth month of price decline, but no long-term relief in sight
From making fabrics to creating human organs
United Therapeutics found the Millyard the perfect setting to help meet its core mission: that no one should ever die waiting for an organ. EwingCole principal Michael Ramus shared the company’s decision to open a corporate research and development facility…
‘A structural affordability gap’
Conference explores challenges of living in NH
Nashua’s Can-One produces 1.5 million aluminum beverage cans a day
The regional player in the aluminum beverage can industry has big plans for expansion to other parts of the United States
Taylor Caswell joins Bernstein Shur as consultant
Former state economic commissioner Taylor Caswell has joined Bernstein Shur as managing director of economic solutions, a new offering within the firm’s government and public affairs practice group, the law firm announced Monday.
NH’s high cost of living particularly hard on women, report says
New Hampshire’s high cost of living puts a disproportionate burden on women, particularly mothers, according to a new report published by the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation. The Status of Women in New Hampshire 2025 stresses gender inequities across the state
Coming sooner than you think: NH-made human body parts
Manchester inventor Dean Kamen announced on Friday the culmination of his effort to transform greater Manchester into a hub for regenerative medicine – millyard space dedicated to the actual manufacture of cell-based body repair products and, eventually, body parts.
NH ski areas gear up for new season
Popular destinations such as Gunstock Mountain Resort are trying out new snow groomers from Prinoth in Concord to prep the trails for the 2025-26 winter season
(Op-ed) Invest in New Hampshire Journalism
Why New Hampshire’s communities need strong local reporting—and how you can help
No sale: NH decides to lease not sell redeveloped I-95 welcome centers
Officials say it's a win for the state, and for Hampton, as the state makes a push for proposals from developers/operators
How new data on water/sewer infrastructure might lead to more housing in NH
Only 5.6% of the buildable land in New Hampshire has access to both water and sewer systems. When it comes to much-needed residential construction in the state, that represents an opportunity and a challenge, according to presentations Oct. 29 during…
Cancer detection benefits may close care gaps
A new report from America’s Health Rankings found that 10.2% of adults in New Hampshire have previously been diagnosed with cancer, and the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows 9,016 cancer cases were reported in NH in 2022.
Stretching the IRA in a post–SECURE Act 2.0 world: special rules for disabled beneficiaries
For families navigating both retirement planning and long-term care, the life-expectancy exception offers a powerful opportunity to preserve wealth across generations.
U.S. debt: Are we at a tipping point?
One Big Beautiful Bill Act further complicates the picture
NH Tech Alliance names five finalists for Product of the Year Award
Five home-grown innovations — including two medical systems, workforce software, a parts ID marker for manufacturing and a video tracker for ski racers — are vying for the 2025 Product of the Year from the NH Tech Alliance.
Concord school district faces $5m budget shortfall
The district recently received an unexpected $2 million bill from the risk pool that administers its health insurance, part of a debt shared by dozens of school districts across the state
Seizing Opportunity in NH's Legal Community
Nicole Bluefort shares her journey into New Hampshire and how she has made a name for herself in the legal field
Albany International search for new home lands in Portsmouth
Albany International develops and manufactures components using advanced materials for the paper and aerospace industries. Its two main businesses are Machine Clothing, which produces custom belts for paper production, and Albany Engineered Composites, which supplies advanced composite parts for the aerospace industry.
29 teams from across NH compete at 8th Annual Governor’s Cup Robotics Competition
Winning teams were Morpheus, Concord Community Team; Windham Windup, Windham High School; and The Power Knights, Manchester West and Goffstown High School.
The Bottom Line: White Mountains, Albany International, and Planet Fitness
A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide
GBCC and Lonza partner for apprenticeship program
Thanks to a new apprenticeship program between Great Bay Community College (GBCC) and Lonza, Charlie Leland and Noah Ford jumpstarted their careers in the fast-paced field of biomedicine this summer.
Catholic Diocese of Manchester opens K-6 school in Northwood
“We entrust this school to her care and give thanks to our Lord, Jesus Christ. We look forward to growing the school to serve more students and families.”
NH’s uniqueness on display
The dedication of the Military and Veterans Campus in Franklin among recent highlights
Building a more solid foundation for employee wellness
Here are some of the areas we look at to assess and strengthen the foundation of employee health and wellness, and in the process, enhance the business culture.
Patient investors reap rewards
Cisco crashed in 2000 and took 25 years to reach new all-time highs
(Opinion) Getting ready for stablecoins
The GENIUS Act, New Hampshire guidance and tax ramifications
The power of prevention
Record declines in drug-related deaths follow a decade of investment in services
(Opinion) Red state, blue state or one state
Since Charlie Kirk was shot and killed last month in cold blood at an outdoor college forum in Utah, our country has been in shock.
Ask the Experts: Connect and collaborate from outside the cubicle
From nature-space retreats to historic venues, New Hampshire offers businesses unique ways to bring teams together outside the office.
The Latest: Week of October 17, 2025
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
NHBR About Town: Week of October 17, 2025
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
Remote’s control
New data shows work from home is here to stay in New Hampshire
Political expression
Managing political speech in the workplace
Q&A with Bank of New Hampshire's Robert Magan
Robert “Bob” Magan has more than 25 years of experience managing money for individuals, nonprofits, charitable organizations and municipalities throughout New England.
Spotlight on manufacturing in the Granite State
Its funding restored, NH MEP draws more than 400 to annual summit in Windham
Banking on a different approach to health care
Former Portsmouth credit union will house surgical center and other medical businesses
Most NH education funding safe from fed shutdown, commissioner says
Key federal funding for New Hampshire schools has not been affected by the shutdown in Washington, Department of Education Commissioner Caitlin Davis said Thursday, Oct. 9 — at least the money that flows through the state Department of Education.
Critical Condition: North Country
While other rural health care systems falter, Coos County Family Health-Androscoggin Valley Hospital alliance shores up access to health care
These talks build big ideas
What’s the big idea? Ten people from different backgrounds and disciplines will share theirs at the Rex Theatre on Oct. 22 for TEDxAmoskeagMillyard, an annual storytelling event.
‘Housing as another form of infrastructure’
New Hampshire voters aren’t feeling much relief from their anxieties about the state’s housing crisis. The continued reduced housing inventory, which pushes home prices higher, is also dampening labor market in the Granite State, according to a pair of studies.
2025 Business Excellence Awards Event Photos
Photos from the 2025 NHBR Business Excellence Awards, presented by M&T Bank. This event was held on Thursday, October 9 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH.
Even with improving trends, NH housing remains a challenge
Residential real estate trends in New Hampshire— from supply to interest rates to median price — have improved incrementally since January.
Shaping NH's health care landscape
NH Hospital Association President Steve Ahnen discusses health care landscape in the state, federal and state policies affecting patients, AI in health care and more
Exit stage left: Two insurers leave NH’s Medicare Advantage market
Anthem and Martin’s Point are exiting the state entirely, Aetna is shrinking its coverage to just one county, and others are adjusting their plans, leaving some of the state’s counties with limited choices
Unbottling the Nongfu Spring deal
New Hampshire’s attorney general says no improprieties by state officials preceded the sale of a large Nashua commercial building to China’s largest water bottler. But Attorney General John Formella’s report to Gov. Kelly Ayotte dated Oct. 3 says the provisions of federal law should have taken place prior to the sale of the 337,391-square-foot building at 80 Northwest Blvd. in Nashua by a subsidiary of Nongfu Spring.
Charlie Kirk and free speech
Efforts to silence speech contradicts Trump executive order citing First Amendment
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We should be grateful for the benefits of modern life
Communication has never been easier
Take 5: Status of Women report, gov. shutdown and workplace benefits
NH Business Review's biweekly snapshot of business and industry statistics
A ‘sumptuous’ breakfast, an exchange of ideas
The Southern New Hampshire Jewish Men’s Group has been meeting monthly for more than 40 years
The Bottom Line: Unitil, NBT Bancorp, and Planet Fitness
A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide
NH office market continues remote work adjustment post-COVID
Residential market sees fourth month of price decline, but no long-term relief in sight
From making fabrics to creating human organs
United Therapeutics found the Millyard the perfect setting to help meet its core mission: that no one should ever die waiting for an organ. EwingCole principal Michael Ramus shared the company’s decision to open a corporate research and development facility…
‘A structural affordability gap’
Conference explores challenges of living in NH
Nashua’s Can-One produces 1.5 million aluminum beverage cans a day
The regional player in the aluminum beverage can industry has big plans for expansion to other parts of the United States
Taylor Caswell joins Bernstein Shur as consultant
Former state economic commissioner Taylor Caswell has joined Bernstein Shur as managing director of economic solutions, a new offering within the firm’s government and public affairs practice group, the law firm announced Monday.
