New Hampshire Business Review - February 25, 2022

February 24, 2022

Yankee Clipper Inn

Yankee Clipper Inn sold in North Conway

Jeff Feingold,

One of town’s first motels acquired by firm that owns other hotel properties there

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

NH Business Review Staff,

Workforce housing on menu of Salem chamber’s Economic Development Breakfast, Outdoor Pride opens Mass. operations hub … and more

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Home sales slow in January, but median price still hovers near $400k

Bob Sanders,

15.5% fewer Granite State homes were sold than 2021 as inventory continues to sink

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Report ties NH’s lower immigrant population to tech workforce shortage

Bob Sanders,

Nationally, they account for 25% of tech jobs, but in NH it’s 15%

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Legislative Preview: the week ahead for New Hampshire lawmakers

Bob Sanders,

Full House, Senate to vote on raft of bills

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Opinion: Opposition to local broadband projects is anti-competitive

Nicholas Coates,

Legacy internet providers are preventing expansion of broadband in areas that sorely need it

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Opinion: Proposed state mandate on short-term rentals is not right for New Hampshire

For NH Business Review,

One-size-fits-all SB 249 would strip localities of oversight

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New Hampshire SBA readies Black History Month listening session

NH Business Review Staff,

Agency officials to meet with community leaders, business owners in public event

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House Labor Committee hears argument over earned time measure

Bob Sanders,

Panel also weight bills targeting employer vax policies

Energy Efficiency

Public Utilities Commission does an about-face on energy-efficiency decision

Amanda Gokee-New Hampshire Bulletin,

Panel votes to restoring NHSaves budgets to 2020-21 levels

More news from NHBR:

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Where does home affordability go from here?

Index of affordability in New Hampshire tied for poorest showing in 2025

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(Opinion) Only trained surgeons should perform eye surgery

New Hampshire should insist that its citizens receive surgery from properly trained surgeons by asking legislators to reject HB 349

Jesse Lore

Cutting pennies from businesses while gutting NH’s future is bad policy

HB 155 would cut the Business Enterprise Tax by 0.05%. On paper, that sounds “pro-business.” In reality, it’s a distraction that saves most businesses pennies while pulling an estimated $23 million out of an already strained state budget, says small business owner Jesse Lore.

Tough times ahead for many NH families

As 2025 comes to an end, many Granite Staters are feeling the same things. Groceries cost more. Housing costs and property taxes are up. Health care is harder to afford and access.

Reber Utley

The keys to collaboration

How to build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem

William Fleming

Understanding the new tax legislation

Achieving financial independence — that is, living comfortably while knowing your money will last — is a goal shared by many.

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Real estate tax considerations in New Hampshire

Real estate transactions in New Hampshire invariably carry tax consequences. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or advisor, thoughtful tax planning is critical to preserving value and avoiding costly missteps.

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NH needs a workforce farm system

Since 2020, our research team at the University of New Hampshire — the New Hampshire Youth Retention Initiative (YRI) — has been studying how young people view the Granite State as a place to live, learn and work.

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Addressing health care affordability in New Hampshire

The people of New Hampshire are facing unprecedented economic challenges — no one has been spared from rising grocery bills, increased rent and utility costs, and even higher car insurance premiums.