Move over, ladies. Spas are quickly becoming a “guy thing.” According to the International Spa Association, which represents more than 2,500 spa facilities and providers in 73 countries, men make up 29 percent of the $40 billion global spa industry.…
Richard Hart, former general manager of Lakes Region Greyhound Park, plans to change his innocent plea on charges linked to a massive illegal gambling conspiracy involving tax fraud and organized crime - the charges that eventually resulted in the Belmont…
Lucent Technologies will be buying most of the assets of Riverstone Networks for $207 million if a bankruptcy judge approves the sale, the company has announced. The parties hope to close the deal in early April. “We are pleased that…
While the Democratic National Committee wrangles over scheduling minor caucuses after January and prior to the New Hampshire primary to add “diversity” to the mix, exploratory forays into the state have been made by several potential candidates. So far, they…
There are a number of bills pending in the New Hampshire Legislature which, if passed, could have a significant impact on employers doing business in New Hampshire. For some employers, the result may be unacceptable interference with work and production…
The House voted 183-85 March 22 to pass a bill giving property and casualty insurance companies a $40.2 million tax cut between fiscal years 2008 and 2012. Rep. Ben Parker, R-Londonderry, who chaired the subcommittee that reviewed House Bill 678,…
Several parties are interested in buying Foss Manufacturing and want to operate it as a growing concern, Patrick J. O'Malley, trustee for the bankrupt Hampton company, revealed March 23 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manchester. The amount the parties are…
Nearly 20 years ago, Bob Markarian started the Architectural Resources Center in Northwood, a firm that manufactures and sells custom and stock window and door hardware for historic buildings. It’s a small company, with just seven full-time employees, but it’s…
When Maurice Fredette put his Nashua home on the market a year ago, he thought it would sell in about a month. That wasn’t the case. He’s had to lower the price three times, and it’s still for sale. Fredette…
Jeff Thredgold’s latest electronic newsletter (thredgold.com). begins with an impressive heading: “$51,100,000,000,000 … another new record.” The article addressed the issue of Americans and their savings. The $55.1 trillion figure is up from $43.58 trillion in 2000 (before the Wall…
