New Hampshire Business Review - December-21 2018

December 21, 2018

NH Business Review Staff

White-collar crime in NH: a look back at 2018 cases

Patrick J. Queenan,

An overview of cases heard in state and federal courts

How’s business in Merrimack?

NH Business Review Staff,

Area businesspeople weigh in on local issues

Q&A with House Speaker Steve Shurtleff

Bob Sanders,

The House speaker should “try to work for the common good for the whole body and work to bring people together,” says Democrat Steve Shurtleff, the newly elected speaker.

Red River acquires Austin-based technology consultancy

NH Business Review Staff,

Move made as part of company’s long-term plan to expand its geographical footprint

NH senators praise FCC’s investigation of mobile broadband mapping

NH Business Review Staff,

FCC email also encourages public input regarding broadband accessibility

Tech Tidbits From Around New Hampshire

NH Business Review Staff,

MCC seeks sponsorships for robotics program, Rapid Insight opens second location in Maine ... and more

Please, steal these ideas for reforming the Secretary of State’s Office

Colin Van Ostern,

Through legislative and administrative action, New Hampshire has a chance to strengthen and modernize the office

Public-Private Partnership Commission issues new call for projects

NH Business Review Staff,

Jan. 4 deadline set for letters of interest

UNH research: Homelessness increases faster in least affordable rental markets

NH Business Review Staff,

Study finds that 32% of income is tipping point for accelerated homelessness

Hutter Construction readies start on Park Theatre project

NH Business Review Staff,

January start date seen for Jaffrey performing arts venue

More news from NHBR:

ADUs, manufactured homes can help with NH housing crisis

Single-family and condominium alternatives, such as manufactured homes and accessory dwellings units (ADUs), could go a long way toward helping ease New Hampshire’s housing crisis. But those options can have some obstacles, according to participants in a forum.

Manchester to end up on the Monopoly board

Efforts are underway in Manchester to fashion a version of the iconic board game "Monopoly" into a Who's Who and What's What of New Hampshire's largest city.

NHBR About Town: Week of March 27, 2026

Business and event happenings around the state of NH

The Latest: Week of March 27, 2026

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

The New England energy market

Rising demand, transmission constraints, and the push for regional solutions

Rugg family, Exeter settle land dispute

The Rugg family and the Town of Exeter have settled their long running land dispute, clearing the way for a developer to proceed with a housing development to be built on the Exeter-Newfields town line.

(Opinion) Novus Public Affairs’ 30-year anniversary: Paul Young’s meaningful mark on NH

For nearly six decades, Paul Young has been a constant, if often understated, presence in public and government affairs, both in New Hampshire and beyond. Since founding Novus Public Affairs in 1996, Young has helped shape how businesses, nonprofits and political leaders communicate and connect with the world around them, leaving a mark on the state that is hard to measure but easy to feel.

(Opinion) A legacy of impact: the McCourts’ gift to Great Bay Community College students

When Emerson McCourt passed away in 2006, he left behind an extensive tool collection, meticulous instructions and a commitment to Great Bay Community College (GBCC) students that continues today.