Much has been made about large losses to the endowments of the nation’s wealthiest colleges and universities. Hiring freezes and limitations on capital projects and development have followed in the wake of these losses. For all of the justified concern…
The last column in this space started with the observation that just when you think the political environment is stable for a moment or two, things change dramatically. The topic was the nomination of U.S. Sen. Judd Gregg as commerce…
We are living in a tough working market, with unemployment rates creeping up to all-time highs. Many have found their positions cut. Companies once strong in their market are now closing their doors; others are beginning to get nervous, and…
The last column in this space started with the observation that just when you think the political environment is stable for a moment or two, things change dramatically. The topic was the nomination of U.S. Sen. Judd Gregg as commerce…
Be fair with those you rise above, Falls are often caused by shoves. Starve the ego’s voracious beast, Be honest with yourself, at least. Draw your conclusions in erasable ink, Surround yourself with those who think. Never laugh at other’s…
As I gaze through the glass-front cooler at the rows of plastic bottles, the polite young cashier breaks the silence with a simple request: “What would you like to drink?” She probably wonders what’s taking me so long. It had…
Realtors across the country have been advocating for a comprehensive stimulus package to reduce housing inventory, make mortgages more affordable and available, and help deserving families refinance or modify their loans so they can keep their home. We are committed…
Earlier this winter, the Sierra Club, the Wilderness Society and the Center for Biological Diversity appealed another timber and wildlife management project proposed by the White Mountain National Forest. After reviewing the appeals, it is apparent their objection to this…
In any year, the early days offer a chance to reassess and prioritize. In 2009, those impulses are perhaps felt more urgently than at any time in the recent past. The faltering economy has affected regional businesses of all shapes…
NASHUA - There were plenty of complaints in the days and weeks following the December ice storm. Now is the time to be heard. State officials have announced the dates and locations of four public input sessions designed for residents…
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.
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.
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Rising demand, transmission constraints, and the push for regional solutions
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.
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.
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.
UNH is home to the state’s largest school of nursing
