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:

Expanding access to mental health care in New Hampshire

Demand for behavioral health care services continues to rise across New Hampshire and the nation, impacting families, employers, health care providers, and communities alike.

Are home prices closing in on a $600,000 median?

The median priced single-family home in the Granite State reached another all-time high at $579,900, according to data from the New Hampshire Association of Realtors. That breaks the previous high mark of $569,000 in June of last year.

Promoting NH’s outdoor economy will take better coordination, report says

New Hampshire’s outdoor economy is active and evolving, but the systems that support it have not kept pace, according to a new report by the Granite Outdoor Alliance. “Grounded Growth” was culled from three roundtables hosted by industry businesses around the state where 62 stakeholders from business, manufacturing, conservation, workforce and the public sector discussed challenges and opportunities shaping New Hampshire’s outdoor economy.