New Hampshire Business Review - Jan. 30, 2026

January 30, 2026

Amanda Andrews

(Opinion) SNAP: strengthening New Hampshire’s families and economy

Opinion,

Data illuminates how SNAP benefits are actually being used by consumers

Tax amnesty

Josh Sandler,

There are no magic wands in tax disputes, but the current New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration (DRA) tax amnesty program is about as close as it gets.

Sustainability starts with what we do best

Ann Foley,

Sanborn Head’s ‘Go Green Team’ practices sustainability at the engineering firm

New research shows high costs, limited funding led to decline in early education programs in NH

Maya Mitchell, NH Bulletin,

Slim profit margins, high operating costs, low staff compensation and limited government funding led to an 11% net loss in licensed child care programs in New Hampshire between 2017 and 2025, according to new research from the UNH Carsey School of Public Policy.

Honoring life mentors

Doug Teschner,

Recalling a special man who shaped my life

Cold snap and new snowmaker boost Concord’s cross-country ski scene

Alexander Rapp, Concord Monitor,

Despite fresh snow in Concord over a recent weekend, the nonprofit Ski The Beav was busy stashing away as much man-made snow as possible Volunteers began pumping snow onto Beaver Meadow with the newly purchased snowmaker to get the course ready for cross-country skiing and racing.

The Bottom Line: Planet Fitness, Itaconix, and Astris AI

Amanda Andrews,

A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide

Mall at Fox Run owner, town eye tax district for new Seacoast Landing

Ian Lenahan-Portsmouth Herald,

Torrington Properties and Newington officials are discussing the creation of a tax increment financing district at the site of the soon-to-be-razed Mall at Fox Run, where the company is preparing to construct the new Seacoast Landing shopping district.

Take 5: College graduation rate, job prediction report, and health care insurance

Amanda Andrews,

NH Business Review's biweekly snapshot of business and industry statistics

NHPR launches “Your Neighbors, Your News,” introducing the faces behind local NH news

Contributed to NH Business Review,

NH Public Radio’s new video series, “Your Neighbors, Your News,” introduces you to many of the nearly two dozen talented NHPR reporters, editors, hosts and producers who not only bring you the news that matters most in New Hampshire each day, but are your neighbors in the Granite State, committed to digging for answers you need to better understand our changing state.

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Wooden Hammer Judge Against The Background Of Dollars

Manchester and Nashua: Best bang for the buck in NH

Two New Hampshire cities are among the 10 best-run cities in the country, according to a WalletHub analysis of U.S. communities where residents get the most bang for their taxes. Manchester was rated No. 3, while Nashua was close behind at No. 5., based on a “Quality of Services” score that WalletHub developed using 36 metrics across six key service areas — financial stability, education, health, safety, economy and infrastructure/pollution.