New Hampshire Business Review - April 26, 2024

April 26, 2024

Nashua Boys & Girls Club launches Power of YOUth capital campaign

Amanda Andrews,

In an effort to enhance its infrastructure, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua (BGCN) has launched the Power of YOUth campaign to raise $10 million.

(Opinion) Adult Medicaid dental benefits hits 5-year milestone

Opinion,

A year ago this month, adult Medicaid recipients became eligible for dental benefits. It took 25 years of advocacy, education and legislative work to pass a comprehensive adult Medicaid oral health benefits bill that is and will continue to have a positive impact on the health and well-being of over 90,000 New Hampshire residents.

Drilling down on the ‘New Hampshire 200’

Mike Cote,

The first thing I did with my copy of “New Hampshire 200” after I brought it home from the office was to drill a hole through it. Now it had a utility function similar to the “Old Farmer’s Almanac,” the 232-year-old annual produced by our parent company, Yankee Publishing Inc.

Coworker Comforting Stressed And Discouraged Woman In Office.

(Ask the Experts) Fostering mental health supports in the workplace

NH Business Review Staff,

Responsible employers know that employees perform at their best when they’re in good physical and mental health. There is a growing focus on fostering a healthy business culture where work-life balance is prioritized and supports are available for those who may be struggling with mental health challenges. Maintain open communication on mental health and programs available to employees.

Legislation round-up: taxes, housing, employment ... and more

Michael Kitch,

The second legislative session in New Hampshire tackles many business-related proposals on the House and Senate floors

Key considerations in selecting a business retirement plan

Bryce Schuler,

A decision-making framework for business owners to choose the best retirement plan for their circumstances

Construction firm accused by AG of misleading homeowners, taking $500K in 'Ponzi scheme'

Patrick Cronin/Portsmouth Herald,

Southers Construction, still in operation, allegedly hired untrained sales staff and took customer deposits without performing work

Log Trunks Pile, The Logging Timber Forest Wood Industry.

State rejects Aurora 10-year carbon credit plan

Michael Kitch,

State aims to retain property as 'economically viable' land for production of timber

More news from NHBR:

Federal and state housing legislation wrestle with affordability crisis

As Granite Staters eye ever-increasing purchase prices for a single-family home, state and federal policy makers wrestle with solutions that create more housing supply. Among them is bipartisan federal legislation on housing that is being held hostage by President Donald Trump’s fixation on a bill that would require voters to provide proof of citizenship with such documents as U.S. passports or birth certificates.

Wooden Hammer Judge Against The Background Of Dollars

Manchester and Nashua: Best bang for the buck in NH

Two New Hampshire cities are among the 10 best-run cities in the country, according to a WalletHub analysis of U.S. communities where residents get the most bang for their taxes. Manchester was rated No. 3, while Nashua was close behind at No. 5., based on a “Quality of Services” score that WalletHub developed using 36 metrics across six key service areas — financial stability, education, health, safety, economy and infrastructure/pollution.