New Hampshire Business Review - Feb. 28, 2025

February 28, 2025

Q&A: New England Rural Health Association’s Andy Lowe & Ann Marie Day

Amanda Andrews, Mike Cote,

Rural health in New Hampshire relies on a community-based approach to address the challenges of providing services in sparsely populated areas.

The reality we can’t compromise

Stanley H. Davis,

In any of our relationships, trust is expected — so we don’t get points for trust. On the other hand, if we’re not fully trusted, that is noted by everyone.

Building Blocks In The Floor Of A Children's Room

Child care shortages may cost NH businesses up to $56 million annually

NH Business Review Staff,

New Hampshire businesses may lose an estimated $56 million annually due to the lack of available licensed child care slots, according to a new study from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute.

New Home And Free Vacant Land For Building Activity Construction Industry And Building Permit Concept With A Residential Area, Cadastral Map, General Urban Planning And Zoning Regulations

Zone in on change: potential implications of HB 631

Caroline Hincapie Palucha,

The 2023 New Hampshire Statewide Housing Needs Assessment predicted the state needs roughly 60,000 additional housing units by 2030 to keep up with its growing population.

Travelers’ 2025 trip concerns shift: civil unrest dips, illness and injury top all

NH Business Review Staff,

Global Rescue, a travel risk and crisis response provider, surveyed more than 1,300 current and former members between January 21-27 on a variety of behaviors, attitudes and preferences regarding current and future travel.

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Protecting nonprofit brands: a guide to trademarks

Susan Geier,

Matt Saunders, founding partner of the intellectual property firm Saunders & Silverstein LLP, breaks down why trademarks important for nonprofits and the simple steps you can take to protect your brand.

Winter wonderland: White Mountains, North Country reporting a rise in season visitors

Trisha Nail,

With more traditional temperatures and snowfall, White Mountains and North Country destinations are seeing increased visitors and vacation rentals this season

NH Business Notebook: Hustle spoken here

Mike Cote,

LaBelle Winery founder Amy LaBelle, who built her business from scratch, looks for passion and drive when promoting employees.

(Opinion) When New Hampshire calls, Dartmouth Health answers

Opinion,

Psychiatric care services at Hampstead Hospital demonstrates clinical leadership in a public-private partnership.

FedPoint joins Military Spouse Employment Partnership Program

NH Business Review Staff,

FedPoint, a federal benefits administrator and marketplace operator, has joined the Military Spouse Employment Partnership Program, which is overseen by the U.S. Department of Defense.

More news from NHBR:

Federal and state housing legislation wrestle with affordability crisis

As Granite Staters eye ever-increasing purchase prices for a single-family home, state and federal policy makers wrestle with solutions that create more housing supply. Among them is bipartisan federal legislation on housing that is being held hostage by President Donald Trump’s fixation on a bill that would require voters to provide proof of citizenship with such documents as U.S. passports or birth certificates.

Wooden Hammer Judge Against The Background Of Dollars

Manchester and Nashua: Best bang for the buck in NH

Two New Hampshire cities are among the 10 best-run cities in the country, according to a WalletHub analysis of U.S. communities where residents get the most bang for their taxes. Manchester was rated No. 3, while Nashua was close behind at No. 5., based on a “Quality of Services” score that WalletHub developed using 36 metrics across six key service areas — financial stability, education, health, safety, economy and infrastructure/pollution.