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The New Hampshire Psychological Association is seeking applicants for the first Granite State Psychologically Healthy Workplace awards. The program is designed to recognize organizations that make a commitment to programs and policies that foster employee health and well-being while enhancing…

Joseph C. Strasser, a retired Navy rear admiral has resigned as a director of Sturm, Ruger & Company, effective immediately, the firm announced Tuesday. Strasser cited reasons of health for his unexpected resignation, the company said. He joined the Sturm,…

For commercial real estate services giant CB Richard Ellis Group, 2005 proved to be a profitable year, according to a recent fourth quarter release. Full-year 2005 revenue was up 23 percent to $2.9 billion with diluted earnings per share of…

The Timken Company, a manufacturer of precision bearings, alloys and related products, with a plant in Lebanon, announced record sales for 2005. Sales were $5.2 billion, up 15 percent from last year, due in large part to a number of…

Less than a day after announcing the decision by Department of Resources and Economic Development Commissioner Sean O’Kane to step down from the job in March, Gov. John Lynch said he has found a successor - the man O’Kane replaced…

Gov. John Lynch, Senate President Ted Gatsas and House Speaker Doug Scamman outlined their competing legislative goals before 200 small-business leaders Wednesday, fielding tough questions on topics ranging from education to smoking in restaurants. Lynch, echoing themes he touched on…

Northway Financial, a bank holding company based in Berlin, announced fourth-quarter income of $69,000, or 5 cents per basic share, compared to $934,000, or 62 cents per basic share, for the same quarter a year ago. William J. Woodward, president…

After barely a year at the helm of Cedar Point Communications in Derry, its president and CEO, Andy Paff, has been named to CableFAX Magazine’s “CableFax100” list of leading broadband industry executives. The list also recognized the company’s vice chairman,…

Broker-dealers in New Hampshire will pay more to get a license but will have greater flexibility if House Bill 716 is enacted. The bill, which is expected to pass the House this week, would raise the annual fee paid by…

New Hampshire Resources and Economic Development Commissioner Sean O'Kane, on the job since 2004, has decided not to seek reappointment to the job. Gov. John Lynch's office announced Tuesday that O'Kane will not seek reappointment when his term expires at…