New Hampshire Business Review - February 10, 2023

February 9, 2023

Jeff Feingold

The road to the top

Michael Kitch,

Bill Cass, a career-long NHDOT employee, is the state’s new transportation commissioner

New renewable technologies are being explored in NH

Bob Sanders,

Initiatives seek to create home-grown energy sources

Making snow for an answer

Amanda Andrews,

Ski areas confront mild winter with snowmaking

Legislative preview: Minimum wage, tenant protection, energy bills on NH lawmakers’ agenda

Bob Sanders,

Highlights of the week ahead in the NH House and Senate

10 facts about NH’s state budget

Phil Sletten,

A guide to understanding the fundamentals behind the state’s fiscal blueprint

No teaching credentials have been lost yet under NH's 'divisive-concepts' law

Rick Green -The Keene Sentinel,

Only one complaint has been filed in nearly two years of statute

Maine moving company to pay $125k settlement over social media threats

Jeff Feingold,

Company was charged with threatening consumers who left negative reviews

New Hampshire starts off the year with drop in bankruptcy filings

Bob Sanders,

43 January filings are second-lowest number for the month

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Legal Briefs: News From Around NH

Jeff Feingold,

2022 NH Campaign for Legal Services raised over $457k … and more

Ground Level View Of High Voltage Pylons

New England states propose coordinated transmission development to support wind power

Mara Hoplamazian-NH Public Radio,

‘Transition to a regional electricity system’ envisioned

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Workplace AI: The Simple Rules Everyone Must Learn

Practical tips to help you avoid the most common AI usage mistakes cybersecurity professionals see today

Compliance Framework Visualized: Checks And Balances Ensuring Data Security, Policies And Regulatory Adherence In Digital Operations.

Cybersecurity: A Strategic Lever for Business Value

Cybersecurity isn’t just a defensive measure; it’s a strategic asset that can significantly enhance enterprise value

Cybersecurity Breach Simulation With Red Team And Blue Team Tactics Enhancing Organizational Defense And Resilience

The 2025 Cybersecurity Reckoning: From Optional to Mandatory

Significant cyber events exposed the failure of fragmented security tools and established that point solutions can no longer protect against modern threats

Eat the Frog: Why It’s Time to Tackle CMMC Head-On

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) isn’t some distant regulatory cloud looming; it’s here, it’s already appearing in contract language

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But I Can’t Wear That Hat!

A phishing scam, ransomware attack or data breach can turn an ordinary Tuesday into a flat-out disaster if businesses avoid basic, consistent cyber care

AI Regulation Is Coming: What Should Businesses Be Doing Now?

For businesses in the United States, AI governance will soon become a compliance imperative, not just a best practice

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.