New Hampshire Business Review - Aug. 22, 2025

August 20, 2025

Inquiries pressure BEA to explain Chinese water company Nashua purchase

Paul Briand,

Nashua mayor: ‘I don't think people generally understand that this company came to Nashua as part of a state economic development initiative.’

NH Tech Alliance is looking for the next great innovator

NH Business Review Staff,

The NH Tech Alliance is seeking applicants for the 19th annual Product of the Year competition, which will highlight the best innovation from the Granite State over the past year.

Several Real Estate Signs During Spring.

NH scores a C- in nationwide housing report card

Paul Briand,

New England states fared average or below, with Massachusetts and Connecticut receiving failing grades

Planet Fitness reports strong Q2 results

Contributed to NH Business Review,

On its 10th anniversary as a public company, Planet Fitness Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) reported strong second quarter results for fiscal year 2025, with system-wide same club sales rising 8.2% and total revenue increasing by 13.3% year-over-year to $340.9 million, according an Aug. 6 press release.

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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.

NHBR About Town: Week of June 19, 2026

Business and event happenings around the state of NH

The Latest: Week of June 19, 2026

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

Two Gold Street properties added to Revo proposal

A brand new and redesigned Revo Casino and Social House came back to Manchester’s land-use boards this month after the acquisition of additional nearby properties allowed the creation of an expanded vision for the project.

Developing in commercial zones, dead-end roads

The New Hampshire House and Senate sent three bills to Gov. Kelly Ayotte intended to enable more housing construction, overcoming opposition from the New Hampshire Municipal Association and others.

(Opinion) Putting brain health in focus as we age

HEALTH CARE By: DR. STEVEN ANGELO As more Americans live longer, maintaining brain health is becoming an increasingly important part of overall well-being. During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and throughout the year,…

Breaking down barriers

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up the majority of businesses in NH and play a vital role in driving economic growth, innovation and job creation.