New Hampshire Business Review - Aug. 8, 2025

August 7, 2025

Mike Cote

The Bottom Line: Unitil, Sprague and Skillsoft

NH Business Review Staff,

A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide

Take Five: U.S. debt, financial stress, and AI’s growing role in the workplace

NH Business Review Staff,

NH Business Review's biweekly snapshot of business and industry statistics

Hub for Queen City nonprofits rises on the West Side

Mike Cote,

Mark Stebbins Community Center will bring children and family services to Kelly Falls.

Q&A with President and CEO of Standex International Corp. David Dunbar

Amanda Andrews, Mike Cote,

David Dunbar oversees an industrial manufacturing company that boasts an international reach from its headquarters in Salem, NH, and is primed for growth.

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State of New England’s industrial real estate

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Our panelist shares insights on current trends, how developers are adapting and where he sees emerging opportunities from automation-ready facilities to mixed-use redevelopment.

Grafton County considers $47.3 million new courthouse

John Lippman-Valley News,

A new courthouse at the county complex in North Haverhill to replace the current building which opened in 1972 has been under discussion by successive commissions dating back to before the pandemic.

Upgrades coming to Pease wastewater plant

Jeff McMenemy-Portsmouth Herald,

The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend both site plan approval for the project, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for work within the wetland buffer.

Scanning the past, powering the future

Emily Reily,

Albacore Park hopes newest marine propeller inspection software will spark interest in STEM careers

A Healthcare Professional Examines A Patient's Spine, Emphasizing The Importance Of Spinal Health And Treatment.

BASC maintains position as leader in outpatient surgeries

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Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center (BASC) has added a powerful new tool to its orthopedic suite: endoscopic spine surgery.

15 West High Football Players Volunteering At Piscataquog Park

Project Happy promotes youth volunteerism in Manchester

Trisha Nail,

Project Happy connects New Hampshire students to volunteer opportunities, boosting youth service hours and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

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Cybersecurity: A Strategic Lever for Business Value

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The 2025 Cybersecurity Reckoning: From Optional to Mandatory

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Eat the Frog: Why It’s Time to Tackle CMMC Head-On

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But I Can’t Wear That Hat!

A phishing scam, ransomware attack or data breach can turn an ordinary Tuesday into a flat-out disaster if businesses avoid basic, consistent cyber care

AI Regulation Is Coming: What Should Businesses Be Doing Now?

For businesses in the United States, AI governance will soon become a compliance imperative, not just a best practice

Torrington deepens NH investment with purchase of The Ridge

Torrington Properties has deepened its stake in the state’s commercial/retail real estate market with its purchase of the 300,000-square-foot shopping center in Rochester known as The Ridge. The $51.3 million acquisition from Waterstone Properties includes the retail center adjacent to Route 11, home to Market Basket, a New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet, Marshalls, Old Navy, Starbucks, Stonewall Kitchen, Petco, Famous Footwear, ULTA Beauty, Hobby Lobby, the 110 Grill restaurant and other occupants.