New Hampshire Business Review - Dec. 16, 2022

December 15, 2022

The preliminary rounds are over

Brad Cook,

Now it’s time to take on the business of governing

Food Pantry

Inflation, more demand strain food pantries, soup kitchens

Gabriela Lozada-NH Public Radio,

There is less food and much more people in need

Jim Reidy

Back to the future?

Jim Reidy,

USDOL returns to a more traditional approach to independent contracting rules

Primary Diggs

What does NH lose if its primary is no longer first?

Amanda Gokee-New Hampshire Bulletin,

For the political elite, there’s a lot at stake, but voters are ambivalent

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Has inflation peaked?

Kenneth J. Entenmann,

While there’s still turbulence, the numbers are trending in the right direction

Del Bean Freezing For A Reason

Communities seek to become more ‘age-friendly’

Annmarie Timmins-New Hampshire Bulletin,

In rapidly aging state, towns take steps to be more ‘livable’

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Payroll services and cyber risks

Cameron G. Shilling,

Troves of information, financial transactions can present tempting targets to hackers

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With a big budget, Manchester wants to revitalize its brand

Gabriela Lozada-NH Public Radio,

City officials seeking bids from agencies on how to shape the Queen City's brand

Broadbandwires

Executive Council OKs new round of broadband funding

Rick Green -The Keene Sentinel,

$65M in federal funds slated to improve the state’s broadband infrastructure

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‘Crucial’ state broadband coverage map taking shape

NH Business Review Staff,

NH GRANIT to receive funds to collect broadband data in mapping efforts

More news from NHBR:

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Why growing companies are rethinking legal leadership

Most privately held companies view legal counsel as an expense that arrives after a dreaded event. A contract dispute surfaces, an employee threatens a claim, a deal stalls in diligence, and only then does the phone call to outside counsel get made.

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Making a bid on workforce development

New Hampshire employers are seeking polished professionals with real-life experiences, but they may have to look beyond the traditional recruiting methods to find them. One example of an overlooked workforce development program is the NH 4-H Livestock Auction.

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What the new child care business tax credit could mean for New Hampshire

As a result of this legislative session, New Hampshire will have a Child Day Care Creation Tax Credit Program for businesses starting in 2027. The state joins 25 others with incentives for businesses to invest in expanding the child care supply.

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NHBR About Town: Week of August 14, 2026

Business and event happenings around the state of NH

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The Latest: Week of August 14, 2026

The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community

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Navigating competing rights on NH’s lakefronts

Lakefront property owners should understand their rights to the water

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Ask the Experts: Legal landscape in NH helps evolve businesses

From legislative reforms to evolving regulatory requirements, the legal landscape continues to influence how businesses plan, invest and grow.

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Rochester looks to block data centers with zoning law. Will it work?

City officials are taking steps they hope will prevent data centers from locating in Rochester.

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Letter to the editor: Casella is wrong on HB 707

TO THE EDITOR: In John Koziol’s otherwise excellent reporting (NHBR 7/31/2026) on NH’s new landfill siting bill (HB 707), Casella’s spokesperson, Jeff Weld, tries to make the case that NH desperately needs Casella landfills. And he is not shy in…