New Hampshire Business Review - February-16 2018

February 16, 2018

NH Business Review Staff

Why NH has no income tax

Brad Cook,

The state’s aversion to ‘broad-based’ taxes remains a mystery to many

How’s business in the Upper Valley?

NH Business Review Staff,

Area businesspeople assess the state of the region’s economy

Q&A with Currier Museum of Art Director and CEO Alan Chong

Laurie Morrissey,

Through its program, “The Art of Hope,” the Currier provides “a welcome sanctuary for families dealing with substance use issues, by providing a place to look at and create art together. It takes down barriers, not only in terms of access but also understanding of art,” says Dr. Alan Chong, the museum’s ninth director and CEO.

The business case for child care

Melissa Proulx,

NH Community Loan Fund initiative helps child care programs

Medical marijuana sales tick up

Bob Sanders,

But NH lags behind its pro-recreational neighbors

NH’s transportation plan fails to meet all needs

Michael Kitch,

Increase in ‘poor’ roads, Red List bridges expected

Taking the high road

Ron Bourque,

Immoral behaviors at work are obstacles to a successful career

Make yourself ready for a disaster

Greg Mason,

When the next big storm hits, is your business prepared?

What millennials want

Jordan Bean,

Five qualities they look for in employers

If you believe you don’t need anti-harassment training, prove it

Katharine Gregg,

A few days ago, my local paper reported a story that dumbfounded me. The House chief of staff in the NH Legislature organized an event to bring legislators up to date on State House anti-harassment policies. In the 500-seat Representatives…

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