New Hampshire Business Review - December 17, 2021

December 15, 2021

EM Heath

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

NH Business Review Staff,

Roche reports three major transactions … and more

Young Female Doctor And Nurse In Medical Masks Sit In Corridor Of Hospital

NH health care employers say burnout, not mandates, driving worker shortage

Annmarie Timmins-New Hampshire Bulletin,

‘I think there are a lot of people leaving health care’ says hospital administrator

Another Home Sold Sign

NH real estate market tightens even more

Bob Sanders,

Median price tops $400k again as inventory, closings continue to drop

Utility Power Meter

Liberty Utilities asks NH PUC to suspend energy-efficiency decision

Amanda Gokee-New Hampshire Bulletin,

Company says impact on customers would be significant

Why does the NH Energy Department want more information on offshore wind’s impacts?

Mara Hoplamazian-NH Public Radio,

Consultant sought to study wind projects’ impact on state’s economy, ports, fisheries and environment

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NH ski areas adapt to ups and downs

Tom Eastman-The Conway Daily Sun,

Mountains implementing pandemic safety protocols for new season

Child Care 21

The high cost of a child care crisis: ¬‘It’s like we are paying our mortgage three times over’

Annmarie Timmins-New Hampshire Bulletin,

Parents unable to find or afford care have abandoned the workforce

Status Of Girls

Report sees gains in gender parity for girls in math, science

Eileen O'Grady, Concord Monitor,

But there are still wide disparities when it comes to pursuit of STEM careers

Higgins L And Alary R Sign Agreement Extending Strategic Cooperation

Safran, Albany International extend advanced composites partnership

Jeff Feingold,

New 15-year agreement continues alliance to 2046

Fiber Optic Cables And Utp Network Cables

Atlantic Broadband launches fiber initiative in New Hampshire

Jeff Feingold,

Provider to target Concord, Dover, Somersworth, Durham and Madbury in initial expansion

More news from NHBR:

Several Real Estate Signs During Spring.

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.