Cook on Concord

New Hampshire's energy-efficiency potential

To the editor:NHBR recently reported that New Hampshire lags the region in its energy-efficiency efforts, according to a national scorecard by ACEEE ("Report: N.H. lacking in energy efficiency," NHBR.com).Unfortunately, the Granite State is falling behind neighbors that have truly embraced…

We need solutions, not whining

To the editor:I appreciate the work and time you put into your newspaper. I read it as my schedule allows. Just a couple of observations from some of your writers.In the Sept. 24-Oct. 7, a study stating the high cost…

Grateful for Canada gas pipeline

To the editor:At the one-year anniversary of the commissioning of the Repsol Canaport LNG Terminal in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, the New England-Canada Business Council (NECBC) believes it's important to point out the benefits to New England from this…

Environmentalists 'halt' economy

To the editor:Your article on water permits ("USA Springs withdraws challenge of local authority," NHBR.com) demonstrates why our unemployment will never get any better, as all over the nation this is going on and every job producer and export possibility…

Transparency and accountability

To the editor: For the first time in recent memory, the Executive Council has been the top story in many media outlets.Much of that attention has been concerning the proposed removal of Liquor Commission Chairman Mark Bodi and Banking Commissioner…

‘Outrageous’ decision to shut WBC

To the editor:“Women’s Business Center Closes”: The press release states the following: “The need for a women-focused business organization is waning,” said Board Chair Julie Vogt, “which tells us our mission is satisfied. The business women of tomorrow will work…

There was at least one United Way layoff

To the editor:I read with interest the article published in the July 30-Aug. 12 NHBR entitled, “Four N.H. United Ways Complete Merger,” particularly the claim from Granite United Way spokesperson Shannon Sullivan that “staff will remain in place.” This is…

‘Misinformed’ article on new law

To the editor:I am writing to suggest your article, “Wage differential,” that appeared in the July 30-Aug. 12 edition of NHBR page 6 is misinformed.In the last paragraph, you state that “under House Bill 1168, an employer won’t be able…

Centralized education the wrong approach

To the editor:The New Hampshire Department of Education under Governor Lynch recently announced that the New Hampshire Board of Education voted to adopt the Common Core Standards in math and English. As the United States moves towards a more centralized…

Anonymous BrandPartners allegations unsupported

To the editor:On July 16, 2010, the New Hampshire Business Review, under the byline of Bob Sanders, published an article critical of certain business practices of BrandPartners and suggesting improprieties of certain board members. The allegations of disgruntled former employees,…