New Hampshire Business Review - Dec. 16, 2022

December 15, 2022

Bretton Woodsimage

Ski industry outlook is good this season

NH Business Review Staff,

Travel and tourism levels are back to, if not better than, pre-pandemic levels

Woman Looking Receipt From A Supermarket

Survey: Granite Staters aren’t feeling great about economy

Jeongyoon Han/NH Public Radio,

University of New Hampshire Survey Center reveals findings on consumer confidence

Year 2023 Outlook, Business Opportunity Or New Challenge Ahead, Vision To Make Decision Or Move Forward, Plan And Perspective Concept, Confidence Businessman Look Through Telescope On Year 2023.

A ‘cloudy’ forecast

Bob Sanders,

NH’s economy is not falling apart, but it is slowing down

Ev Charging Station

Seeking a role in NH’s EV future

Paul Briand,

ReVision Energy embraces ‘beneficial electrification’

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After vandalism incidents, Black chef feels targeted

Pat Grossmith-Granite State News Collaborative,

‘N word’ written on window of downtown Nashua restaurant

Adam Gaudet

Outgoing Realtors Association president urges NH lawmakers to stay focused on affordability

Paul Briand,

‘There is movement, but it’s not happening fast enough,’ says Adam Gaudet

Bill Cass

Cass confirmed as new NHDOT chief

NH Business Review Staff,

Longtime agency employee succeeds Victoria Sheehan

Seacoast Board

People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH

NH Business Review Staff,

ApprenticeshipNH, WMCC launch welder/fitter program, Bow names new community development director … and more

Elon Musk

Seabrook private jet firm sues Twitter over failure to pay for flight services

Bob Sanders,

Under Musk’s new management, social media company refuses to bill incurred under previous ownership

Scott Myers

There’s another side to the State School property saga: Laconia’s

Scott Myers,

Former city manager takes issue with governor’s, and state’s view of vetting process

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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.