This is the second, final and Republican installment on where the various presidential candidates stand on issues affecting business in New Hampshire, ranging from health insurance to government regulation. It was a chance for each of the candidates to take…
Finally, after Michigan cleared the way, New Hampshire Secretary of State William Gardner set the New Hampshire presidential primary for January 8, much earlier than it has ever been held before. Following New Year’s Eve celebrations, it will be straight…
A Google search for “small business help” results in nearly 200 million site selections. A search for “business start-up assistance” results in 25 million more. It would take an emerging entrepreneur more than seven years of around-the-clock Web surfing to…
Editor’s note: In his 25 years as the state’s agriculture commissioner, Steve Taylor — who retired from the post last month - wrote a column for each issue of the department’s Weekly Market Bulletin. In it, he would discuss with…
The future of the New Hampshire economy and the health and viability of our businesses depend upon having an advanced telecommunications infrastructure similar to that which has been installed in much of the country, and in every advanced nation in…
As is the custom in New Hampshire this time of year, I recently asked a woman in a coffee shop who she was supporting for president. Her answer: “The last candidate I heard speak.” The point is we have a…
What makes a neighborhood, a community, a city and a state vibrant, alive and a great place to live? What gives a place that special flavor, what makes it unique and a good place to work and raise a family?…
Critical issues surrounding the state’s future manufacturing workforce will be the focus of the Governor’s Fifth Annual Advanced Manufacturing and High Technology Summit, to be held Dec. 18 in Concord. The half-day event, which will run from 7:30 a.m. to…
I recommend certain general principles for any business owner contemplating a business sale or debt/equity financing. First, make sure your “house” is in order. The way you’ve organized your business will impact the ease or difficulty of a business succession…
Over the last year, state and federal legislators have enacted or amended several laws affecting the workplace. Similarly, courts and agencies have been busy considering laws affecting employers and employees. Minimum wage: As you probably know, the minimum wage employees…
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.
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.
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Rising demand, transmission constraints, and the push for regional solutions
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.
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.
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.
UNH is home to the state’s largest school of nursing
