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Seven awards were handed out to New Hampshire businesses, organizations and individuals by the state Department of Resources at the recent 10th annual New Hampshire Economic Development Summit at the Meadowbrook Arts Center in Gilford. The awards - the 2005…

New Hampshire Business Review is seeking nominations of women whose achievements, success, commitment and vision make them true leaders in their chosen fields. Sponsored by Laconia Savings Bank, the New Hampshire Business Review 2006 Outstanding Women in Business Awards will…

A European mutual fund that invests in water resources around the world has quietly bought up more than 5 percent of Nashua-based Pennichuck Corporation, according to recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Pictet (pronounced Pick-tay) Fund’s Global Water…

The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its 2006 Citizen of the Year Award. The award will be presented Feb. 15, 2006, at the Radisson Hotel at the Center of New Hampshire in Manchester as part of…

Curative Health Services Inc. said Monday it expects to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of an agreement reached with creditors. An ad hoc committee of bondholders, holding approximately 80 percent of the Nashua-based company’s senior notes have…

Services provided by New Hampshire notaries public may be a bit more expensive after the New Year, but little else will change despite a new law that goes into effect in the new year. The changes contained in House Bill…

Employers are being invited to participate in a March 1, 2006, career and internship fair for students in engineering, science and technology programs at the University of New Hampshire. Organized by UNH’s Advising and Career Center, the career fair is…

The state Department of Employment Security wants to raise the unemployment insurance tax by 12.5 percent for the next four years, arguing that if it isn't increased, many employers’ taxes would increase even more. The department -- facing a $6…

The owner of a Hudson trucking company has pleaded guilty to charges relating to a scheme to avoid paying full taxes on his employees’ wages. Robert B. Stalker, owner of Robert’s Dismantling and Recycling Corp. pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges…

Shares of J. Jill Group Inc., specialty retailer of women’s apparel, rose 4 percent following yesterday’s announcement by the company’s board of directors that it would explore strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value, including the possible sale of the company.…