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DRED commissioner honors seven

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…

NHBR seeks ‘Outstanding Women in Business’

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…

Swiss mutual fund buys a chunk of Pennichuck

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…

Curative prepares to declare Chapter 11

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…

UNH plans engineering career fair

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…

Businessman admits tax-avoiodance scheme

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…

J. Jill mulls ways to hike share value

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.…