New Hampshire Business Review - February 12, 2021

February 11, 2021

Jeff Feingold

Tech Tidbits From Around NH

NH Business Review Staff,

Red River wins California state telecom contract … and more

Jobless claims fall in New Hampshire

Bob Sanders,

14% drop reported, reflecting national trend

Workforce housing legislative package gets warm welcome at hearing

Bob Sanders,

Tax breaks, incentives seen as necessary to address ‘dire situation’ in New Hampshire

Report: ‘Unanswered questions’ face Seacoast office space market

Jeff Feingold,

Boulos analysis sees possible ‘calm before the storm’ as demand for industrial sizzles

People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH

NH Business Review Staff,

Housing projects completed in Merrimack, Londonderry … and more

New Hampshire Senate Commerce Committee OKs right-to-work bill

Garry Rayno-InDepthNH.org,

But, citing expected federal stimulus package, paid family leave measure is stalled

The Factory on Willow begins leasing apartments in Manchester

NH Business Review Staff,

Former Cohas Shoe factory offers 61 studio units, commercial space

Bankruptcy filings continue their record lows in New Hampshire

Bob Sanders,

Smallest number in 33 years recorded in January

Second PPP rollout slower in New Hampshire this time around

Bob Sanders,

‘We were in a different place’ last year, says SBA director

NHDRA issues guidance on Covid relief for Granite State businesses

Jeff Feingold,

New rule spells out taxability, eligible deductions for state, federal funding

More news from NHBR:

ADUs, manufactured homes can help with NH housing crisis

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.

Manchester to end up on the Monopoly board

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.

NHBR About Town: Week of March 27, 2026

Business and event happenings around the state of NH

The Latest: Week of March 27, 2026

The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community

The New England energy market

Rising demand, transmission constraints, and the push for regional solutions

Rugg family, Exeter settle land dispute

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.

(Opinion) Novus Public Affairs’ 30-year anniversary: Paul Young’s meaningful mark on NH

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.

(Opinion) A legacy of impact: the McCourts’ gift to Great Bay Community College students

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.