New Hampshire Business Review - Aug. 25, 2023

August 25, 2023

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Letter from the Editor

Jeff Feingold,

Jeff Feingold's final farewell to a strong legacy at NH Business Review

Thanks to an old friend

Brad Cook,

NHBR says goodbye to longtime editor, plus summer entertainment for visitors

Summer Jam Huge Crowd

NH filmmaker commemorates 1973 rock concert

Paul Briand,

Watkins Glen Summer Jam in upstate New York drew 600,000 people – 100,000 more than the infamous Woodstock in 1969

The rewards of delivering value

Ron Bourque,

The name of the game is pleasing as many customers as possible

Investing in a bear market

Dan Cohen,

A diversified portfolio and knowing there are still opportunities can help weather the storm

Global Inflation Rate 2022 Problem Stockmarket And Risk Asset Stockmarket Crash

Citizens releases Business Conditions Index for Q2

NH Business Review Staff,

Report shows slowdown in small business formation, but rise in unemployment

Electrician Engineer Work Tester Measuring Voltage And Current Of Power Electric Line In Electical Cabinet Control.

New Hampshire develops path to electrician licensing for veterans, service members

NH Business Review Staff,

New legislation helps those with military training obtain licensure

11 NH companies make Inc.’s 5000 list

NH Business Review Staff,

Business revenue puts NH companies on the path to growth

Live Free Refillery

NH’s first zero-waste grocery store opens in Bedford

Amanda Andrews,

Local grocery store helps drive change for eliminating plastics and other non-recyclable materials

Carpenter Training Male Apprentice To Use Mechanized Saw

CCSNH receives $3.2m apprenticeship expansion grant

NH Business Review Staff,

Community College System of NH only NH recipient to receive funding from U.S. Department of Labor

More news from NHBR:

Several Real Estate Signs During Spring.

Where does home affordability go from here?

Index of affordability in New Hampshire tied for poorest showing in 2025

Nhopinions

(Opinion) Only trained surgeons should perform eye surgery

New Hampshire should insist that its citizens receive surgery from properly trained surgeons by asking legislators to reject HB 349

Jesse Lore

Cutting pennies from businesses while gutting NH’s future is bad policy

HB 155 would cut the Business Enterprise Tax by 0.05%. On paper, that sounds “pro-business.” In reality, it’s a distraction that saves most businesses pennies while pulling an estimated $23 million out of an already strained state budget, says small business owner Jesse Lore.

Tough times ahead for many NH families

As 2025 comes to an end, many Granite Staters are feeling the same things. Groceries cost more. Housing costs and property taxes are up. Health care is harder to afford and access.

Reber Utley

The keys to collaboration

How to build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem

William Fleming

Understanding the new tax legislation

Achieving financial independence — that is, living comfortably while knowing your money will last — is a goal shared by many.

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Real estate tax considerations in New Hampshire

Real estate transactions in New Hampshire invariably carry tax consequences. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or advisor, thoughtful tax planning is critical to preserving value and avoiding costly missteps.

Smart Young People Using Laptops, Digital Tablets And Textbooks Sitting In Row In Waiting Room.

NH needs a workforce farm system

Since 2020, our research team at the University of New Hampshire — the New Hampshire Youth Retention Initiative (YRI) — has been studying how young people view the Granite State as a place to live, learn and work.

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Addressing health care affordability in New Hampshire

The people of New Hampshire are facing unprecedented economic challenges — no one has been spared from rising grocery bills, increased rent and utility costs, and even higher car insurance premiums.