New Hampshire Business Review - Dec. 16, 2022

December 15, 2022

Jeff Feingold

The preliminary rounds are over

Brad Cook,

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

Inflation, more demand strain food pantries, soup kitchens

Gabriela Lozada-NH Public Radio,

There is less food and much more people in need

Back to the future?

Jim Reidy,

USDOL returns to a more traditional approach to independent contracting rules

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

Has inflation peaked?

Kenneth J. Entenmann,

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

Communities seek to become more ‘age-friendly’

Annmarie Timmins-New Hampshire Bulletin,

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

Payroll services and cyber risks

Cameron G. Shilling,

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

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

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

‘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:

The Bottom Line: Planet Fitness, White Mountains Partners and Albany International

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

Swings in the global energy market reach NH

Petroleum energy prices are rising globally, and New Hampshire is not immune to this increase. Sharp upward pressures on prices, particularly for crude oil, pose a new challenge to household budgets in the Granite State.

Wilcox Industries eyes 12-story expansion called ‘gem of Newington’

Wilcox Industries, a military and law enforcement tactical equipment developer and manufacturer, is planning a major addition to its headquarters that would house partner businesses in the electrooptics industry.

Take 5: Outdoor recreation sector, fuel prices and remote workers

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

SBA announces National Small Business Week 2026 award winners

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) earlier this month announced its 2026 New Hampshire Small Business Award winners.

CCSNH receives funding to fill growing workforce demands for energy contractors

The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) and Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) received approval for a $1.2 million Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) grant from the New Hampshire Executive Council to meet workforce needs for energy contractors.

Surviving ‘The Pitt’

Hit HBO medical drama underscores the impact of stress in the workplace

Q&A with Taylor Community President & CEO Michael Flaherty

Since Michael Flaherty joined Taylor Community as president and CEO more than a decade ago, the Lakes Region continuing care retirement community (CCRC) has grown to three sites, expanding form its Laconia flagship to locations in Wolfeboro and one in Meredith that it acquired from other providers.