New Hampshire Business Review - Feb. 27, 2026

February 27, 2026

Amanda Andrews

(Opinion) People with developmental disabilities need housing

Opinion,

Those living with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve housing options that reflect their potential

(Opinion) The hidden giants behind our soaring health costs

Opinion,

NH residents deserve transparency surrounding pharmacy benefit managers

Opportunity with guardrails

Brennan Ward,

A North Country approach to charitable gaming

Cook on Concord: Friedman’s world view

Brad Cook,

New York Times columnist says we’re in the ‘third great period of human history’

Sustainability leadership

Scott Seagren,

When the path forward isn’t clear and feelings of overwhelm or despair are near, finding anchors in gratitude, horizon and context can steady our leadership through almost anything.

Concord City Council sets its priorities

Catherine McLaughlin/Concord Monitor,

Responsible monetary decisions. Clear and widely disseminated communication with the public, especially on the city’s finances and taxes. Helping people keep their homes and find new ones. Regulatory and cultural changes to make it easier for businesses and development, and investments in the roads, sewers and other infrastructure to support them.

The real ROI of AI

Jason Alexander,

Over 20 years of working with New Hampshire business owners, I’ve noticed something consistent: The businesses that thrive aren’t the ones chasing every new trend. They’re the ones who know how to evaluate whether a new tool or strategy actually serves their goals.

Waiting list growing for Dartmouth employee housing project

Clare Shanahan/Valley News,

College cut the ribbon this month for a 21-home complex for college employees in West Lebanon

The Bottom Line: Unitil, Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. and Connection

Amanda Andrews,

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

Advocates urge change to school funding formula

Bob Martin, Laconia Daily Sun,

Property taxes pay for 70% of public education costs in NH

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Presidential Mountain Resort files for bankruptcy

A decade after buying the property to redevelop it into a new generation of vacation cabins, the owner of Presidential Mountain Resort LLC (PMR) in Bethlehem has filed for bankruptcy protection in New York’s federal court, claiming more than $13 million in liabilities owed.

Health care costs pinch Granite Staters, but not as hard as rest of country

Failure to restore ACA tax cuts will only make things worse, according to U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan

Preparation drives long-term business growth

One of the things I enjoy most about working with New Hampshire business owners is hearing what they’re building toward. Whether it’s growth, succession or greater stability, our conversations are almost always about the future.

Glowing Digital Arrows In Hand Representing Business Progress And Financial Growth With Business Investment Strategy

Ask the Experts: Is your wealth strategy keeping up with growth?

For many business owners, building wealth is closely tied to the success of the company. But as revenue grows and priorities shift, it can be difficult to know how much cash to keep available, how much to reinvest and when to begin planning for longer-term goals.