New Hampshire Business Review - April 9, 2021

April 8, 2021

Jeff Feingold

CSX Transportation's proposed acquisition of Pan Am Railways is back on track

Michael Kitch,

Despite more stringent regulatory review, company says it will continue with plan

NH businesses voice opposition to bill that would ban teaching about systemic racism, sexism

Jeff Feingold,

In letter to lawmakers, they say measure would ‘have a chilling impact on our workplaces and on the business climate’

Complaint alleges systemic breakdown in New Hampshire unemployment cases

Scott Merrill-NH Bar News,

Facebook group backs suit’s claims of ‘nightmare’ experience claims processing experience

Tech Tidbits From Around NH

NH Business Review Staff,

Yahyn adds two new advisors … and more

Cases increase, new variant emerges as Covid vaccine rollout moves ahead in NH

Rick Green-Granite State News Collaborative,

State health officials urge people to follow health precautions even after they’re vaccinated

Manchester’s Forcivity merges with New York firm

Jeff Feingold,

Move to combine with Jolt Consulting ‘a logical evolution’

NH SBDC, NH Tech Alliance launch Cybersecurity Initiative

NH Business Review Staff,

Web training, resources to be offered in free programming

Unemployment claims rise again in NH

Bob Sanders,

A week after sharp drop, new filings rise top 1,500

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Survey: Job-seekers consider diversity and inclusion policies in search

Jeff Feingold,

Lebanon-based Appcast finds growing importance being placed on firm’s beliefs, stance

People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH

NH Business Review Staff,

Big industrial building sale includes two NH properties … and more

More news from NHBR:

ADUs, manufactured homes can help with NH housing crisis

Single-family and condominium alternatives, such as manufactured homes and accessory dwellings units (ADUs), could go a long way toward helping ease New Hampshire’s housing crisis. But those options can have some obstacles, according to participants in a forum.

Manchester to end up on the Monopoly board

Efforts are underway in Manchester to fashion a version of the iconic board game "Monopoly" into a Who's Who and What's What of New Hampshire's largest city.

NHBR About Town: Week of March 27, 2026

Business and event happenings around the state of NH

The Latest: Week of March 27, 2026

The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community

The New England energy market

Rising demand, transmission constraints, and the push for regional solutions

Rugg family, Exeter settle land dispute

The Rugg family and the Town of Exeter have settled their long running land dispute, clearing the way for a developer to proceed with a housing development to be built on the Exeter-Newfields town line.

(Opinion) Novus Public Affairs’ 30-year anniversary: Paul Young’s meaningful mark on NH

For nearly six decades, Paul Young has been a constant, if often understated, presence in public and government affairs, both in New Hampshire and beyond. Since founding Novus Public Affairs in 1996, Young has helped shape how businesses, nonprofits and political leaders communicate and connect with the world around them, leaving a mark on the state that is hard to measure but easy to feel.

(Opinion) A legacy of impact: the McCourts’ gift to Great Bay Community College students

When Emerson McCourt passed away in 2006, he left behind an extensive tool collection, meticulous instructions and a commitment to Great Bay Community College (GBCC) students that continues today.