Founded nearly a century ago by the pioneer of direct marketing, L.L. Bean recently reintroduced itself to the Granite State - and, it hopes, the national market — with the opening of a store that signals the venerable firm’s new…
At least one New Hampshire branch of the Service Employees International Union is disappointed that the national group broke off from the AFL-CIO labor group last month. But he is hopeful for the future. “My reaction is, I don’t think…
New Hampshire’s economic prospects continued to look lively in May as international trade data show exports holding up at high levels, which translates to encouraging news for export-supporting local jobs. Following monthly gains of 4.7 percent in April, exports of…
What started as a temporary position for Ellen Fineberg four years ago has developed into a permanent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of women who dream of developing their own niche in the business community. Since 2001,…
Judge John G. Roberts of the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, nominated July 19 by President George W. Bush to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, was little known to Americans prior to the announcement.…
In what has become an annual rite of summer, the biggest losers in the State House struggle to solve school funding start a court battle. The latest entry is a 14-town, middle-wealth group of communities in the southern tier that…
For one New Hampshire company being small does not mean being unnoticed or unappreciated. In fact, for Williams & Hussey Machine Co. Inc. of Wilton, it’s quite the opposite. A manufacturing business dedicated to creating quality machinery for quality craftsmen,…
To the editor: Your recent headline, “American Express unit to pay record $7.4 million” (July 22-Aug. 4 New Hampshire Business Review), is similar to other reported “settlements” by major corporations for claims of wrongdoing, manipulation of earnings reports, misuse of…
The business community in New Hampshire has long understood how important our education system is to their own well-being. Now it looks like a nationally organized alliance of businesses is realizing it as well. A coalition of 15 business organizations…
With New England facing concerted competition from the southeastern United States for jobs and skilled workers, the need for a regional economic strategy becomes more important than ever. While New Hampshire retains its competitive edge in New England with one…
