This session, the New Hampshire Legislature has a real opportunity to do something about the rising cost of health care - the number one concern of businesses large and small.Senate Bill 406 would give patients what is called an "early…
To the editor:William Norton's analysis of North Conway's commercial real estate market in the New Hampshire Business Review ("The state of retail in North Conway," March 23-April 5 NHBR) based on a drive through the town and a stay at…
To the editor:As publisher of five tourist maps and guides, one specifically targeted to the retail aspects of North Conway, I would like to respond to your recent article about, "The state of retail in North Conway."Many of my retail…
To the editor:William Norton's recent article, "The state of retail in North Conway," was an extremely irresponsible piece of journalism.Basing his writing on a drive-by, an obvious lack of understanding of snowmaking and a bartender's awareness of a particular business'…
The state Legislature is considering House Bill 1607, which would cut taxes on businesses that help families pay independent school tuition. One way to gauge the merits of this idea is to look to Florida, which enacted a similar program…
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) of Greater Boston/New Hampshire Division is in strong opposition to House Bill 1677, the so-called "right-to-work" bill.Our organization has approximately 100 electrical contractor company-members - all business owners and job creators - who in…
"The worst case," Penny McKinnon starts, her words drawing me closer and piquing my interest. As a school nurse at Littleton's Lakeway Elementary School, she sees a lot, and it's not all good. "A student's teeth were so bad that…
There is a growing cadre of workers who have been laid off or want to get better paying jobs but lack the skills to advance. These individuals have usually graduated from high school and gone directly into the workforce. They…
The New Hampshire Legislature is considering a bill to repeal marriage equality. I urge our citizens to look within themselves to oppose returning to the discrimination of the past.In our world, there is nothing more important than the way we…
The "winter that wasn't" spit out one storm this month, albeit followed by rain and warm temperatures. Regardless, I joined a group on our annual ski pilgrimage to the White Mountains. We stayed in Jackson and skied at Attitash, Bear…
