New Hampshire Business Review - Aug. 25, 2023

August 25, 2023

Morgen Connor

New review highlights DEIJ importance in public education

The NH Center for Justice and Equity,

Insights focus on benefits of DEIJ initiatives for students and teachers

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NH breaks ground on new forensic psychiatric hospital

Paul Cuno-Booth -NH Public Radio,

New $40m, 24-bed facility to meet 'critical unmet need' in prison system

Investing in workforce is vital for business growth

Robert Cook,

Workforce development fosters employee engagement, retention, loyalty, aids in succession planning, reduces turnover costs

Hand Putting Coins In Glass Jar With Retro Alarm Clock

Will you have enough money to retire comfortably?

Joseph H. Guyton,

The earlier you begin retirement income planning, the better

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Five myths about retirement that can lead you astray

Bob Bonfiglio,

Avoid missteps and achieve your financial goals in your retirement

Make the most of your health benefits: 6 questions employers should ask their healthcare insurer

Maria Proulx,

Help employees protect their health and feel supported by their healthcare provider

Cimate change deniers

NH Business Review Staff,

Political cartoon by Adrian Raeside

(Opinion) Don’t be fooled by fast cash, high-risk business loans

Laurel Adams,

High-interest loans may seem enticing, but they come with enormous penalties

(Opinion) Banning TikTok diminishes our freedom of speech

Kevin St. James,

Government overreach is not the American way

(Opinion) Twin States Energy Link is a win for New Hampshire

David Watters,

The project will add much-needed transmission capacity to the region

More news from NHBR:

‘What must remain human?’ Dartmouth AI conference opens without a clear answer

Dartmouth College opened its “AI at 70” conference Thursday morning, Oct. 29, with a session called “The Future Worth Building is Human.”

(Opinion) Utilities learn to communicate through uncertainty

On Nov. 26, 2015, heavy wet snow was falling, with a forecast warning of an impending storm for days. The phone rings, and before I answer it, I already know what the reporter is going to ask.

(Opinion) From mill town to river town

New Hampshire has more than 10,000 miles of rivers, many of which flow through downtowns.

(Opinion) Investing in youth mental health in New Hampshire

The nationwide youth mental health crisis has seen marked improvements in New Hampshire since 2021, but the problem is still far from fixed. Indeed, while the measured outcomes are getting better compared to the worst years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the figures today are still historically concerning compared to a decade ago.

(Opinion) People with disabilities are an untapped resource

New Hampshire employers spend considerable time and resources trying to find dependable employees who want to work. Yet there is a segment of our population that is too often overlooked: adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Come to the table

Reliable, accessible childcare is an economic advantage that helps New Hampshire businesses attract and retain employees, strengthen their workforce and support long-term growth.

Growing with grace

Identifying growing and grace as my top two values helped me focus on who I want to be and how I want to show up. Revisiting these six years later, I am pleased that these ideas still ring true.

Are prediction markets revenue ripe for picking in NH?

To many people, prediction markets and sports gaming are a distinction without a difference. Which begs the question: Should New Hampshire be regulating prediction markets, especially as they apply to sports, the same way it regulates — and draws revenue from — sports betting via DraftKings?

(Market & Main Streets) Employers follow workers

Over the course of my career, I have attended my share of ribbon-cuttings that were the result of a lot of effort to recruit a new company into the state.