New Hampshire Business Review - January 13, 2023

January 13, 2023

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New Hampshire municipalities welcome drop in state retirement contribution

Jamie L. Costa-Concord Monitor,

For the first time in 20 years, rate of payment by employers is cut

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What you need to know about new protections for pregnant, nursing workers

Casey Quinlan/NH Bulletin,

Recently enacted measures clarify rights of mothers, proponents says

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Proposed amendment seeks to boost NH judicial retirement age to 75

Todd Bookman-NH Public Radio,

Ex-Justice Lynn, now a rep, sees to hike age from current 70

Ian Freeman

Cryptocurrency trial put spotlight on internet schemes, U.S. attorney says

Rick Green -The Keene Sentinel,

Keene resident’s conviction shows s ’culture of scamming’ is a ‘pervasive society problem’

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Cunningham on LLCs: When it’s time for a divorce

John Cunningham,

What are the steps, hurdles for two-member LLCs looking to split up?

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Legal Briefs: News From Around NH

Jeff Feingold,

McLane Middleton adds two attorneys; elects new directors … and more

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Newcomers to New Hampshire and Maine continue to drive population growth

Sarah Gibson-NH Public Radio,

Both states growing slightly faster than U.S. average

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Manchester's director of homeless initiatives: ‘We feel a great sense of urgency’

Carol Robidoux-Manchester Ink Link,

‘Moving the needle is going to look like providing a model of care that’s different from what we’ve been offering,’ says Adrienne Beloin

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Eight new Hampshire mayors call for more state action on homelessness crisis

Jeongyoon Han/NH Public Radio,

But governor defends his policies, programs

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

NH Business Review Staff,

12 businesses boost Forest Society’s Rocks renovation effort, Untiet named director of development, community relations at CATCH … and more

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Military & Veterans Campus has new way to build teamwork

On a recent Friday at the Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus in Franklin, I found myself about 30 feet in the air. I was holding onto a pole and contemplating what suddenly seemed like a rather narrow log stretching out over a great deal of empty space toward another pole, which also seemed remarkably distant.

Childcare assistance program expansion slows as provider counts decline

In recent years, New Hampshire families have faced persistent and growing challenges with affordability and accessibility as they navigate the early care and education landscape.

New Hampshire’s best business lawyers

Published annually, “The Best Lawyers in America®” is an exhaustive search for the country’s top attorneys. Here is a compilation of the top attorneys who practice in New Hampshire in dozens of legal specialties related to the needs of businesses,…

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NASA veteran joins UNH to lead R&D

Ramy Rahimi is the new vice president for research and development at the University of New Hampshire.

Mike Cote Columnist

NH Business Notebook: Mission accomplished

For years, Diane Fitzpatrick talked with her board of directors at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Manchester about expanding to the West Side, home to 25% of the city’s population.

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Q&A with Executive director of NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire Robert Tourigny

Robert Tourigny has been leading NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire for more than 20 years, but he’s still chasing the big ones.

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15 leaders honored for 2026 Business Excellence Awards

This year, NH Business Review marks the 24th anniversary of our Business Excellence Awards, which celebrate the initiative, creativity and tenacity of the Granite State’s business community.

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It’s (still) the economy, stupid

Back in 1992, political strategist James Carvell came up with the phrase, “It’s the economy, stupid,” to help Democrat Bill Clinton defeat incumbent Republican President George H.W. Bush.

Mortgage rates aren’t doing NH housing affordability any favors

A new study shows that New Hampshire ranks ninth among states where residential mortgages are rising the fastest. The news doesn’t help ease the myriad concerns associated with the state’s ongoing housing crisis.