New Hampshire Business Review - Feb. 14, 2025

February 14, 2025

Ground breaks and construction begins at The Village on Technology Hill

TFMoran Staff,

TFMoran's mixed-use development is designed to support the region’s growing economy while offering a unique living experience.

VHB leads three sessions at New England Water Environment Association Conference

VHB Staff,

Thought leaders from VHB — a civil engineering company with an office in Bedford — recently presented at this year’s New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) Conference.

Banking on better times: Tailwinds are in sight for the banking industry

Jaclyn Jaeger,

A lighter touch on bank regulations, improved access to funding and capital, and leveling the playing field for community banks are just a few priorities that lawmakers and banking regulators have signaled they intend to pursue in the months and years ahead.

Funding uncertain

Brad Cook,

New Hampshire charities and other nonprofit entities find themselves facing many new challenges as 2025 begins. There are a host of issues and examples.

(Opinion) Housing crisis: Don’t leave people with disabilities behind

Opinion,

New Hampshire state leadership needs to take action to ease housing regulations for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Female Doctor Looking At Patient Undergoing Ct Scan

The most important investment: How to be a savvy healthcare consumer

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION,

Medical debt is the leading cause of financial stress, but in New Hampshire, independent healthcare providers like BASC offer a way to cut costs without sacrificing quality.

The Bottom Line: Eversource, Connection and Standex

Trisha Nail,

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

Take 5: job market trends, workplace shifts and consumer behavior

Trisha Nail,

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

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Torrington deepens NH investment with purchase of The Ridge

Torrington Properties has deepened its stake in the state’s commercial/retail real estate market with its purchase of the 300,000-square-foot shopping center in Rochester known as The Ridge. The $51.3 million acquisition from Waterstone Properties includes the retail center adjacent to Route 11, home to Market Basket, a New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet, Marshalls, Old Navy, Starbucks, Stonewall Kitchen, Petco, Famous Footwear, ULTA Beauty, Hobby Lobby, the 110 Grill restaurant and other occupants.