New Hampshire Business Review - January 13, 2023

January 13, 2023

Geokon

Lebanon geotechnical equipment maker becomes 100% employee owned

Bob Sanders,

Another New Hampshire company is now owned by its employees. Geokon Inc., a Lebanon supplier of geotechnical structural monitoring instruments, announced last month…

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Understanding the longevity of New Hampshire's Merrimack Station

Scott Merrill-Granite State News Collaborative, Jill Patel-Granite State News Collaborative,

How New England’s last coal-fired power plant has managed to survive

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New Hampshire rings out 2022 with an uptick in bankruptcy filings

Bob Sanders,

But year still closes with big annual drop in filings

Ryan And Rudy

Report: Ex-Cottage Hospital CEO played vocal role in Giuliani legal team’s bid to reverse 2020 election

Michael Kitch,

In copious texts to Trump’s chief of staff, Maria Ryan exhorted him to take action

Annie Kuster

Bid in Congress to expand low-income housing tax credit gains support

Jeff Feingold,

NH’s Kuster among co-sponsors of measure to bolster, streamline affordable housing development tool

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Proposal could change how evidence is disclosed after a conviction

Todd Bookman-NH Public Radio,

Judicial system takes on ways to deal with ‘exculpatory evidence’

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Why you should ring in the new year with an internal wage and hour audit

Peg O'Brien,

It could help an employer avoid liability before trouble brews

Opioids

Legal Briefs: News From Around NH

Jeff Feingold,

NH to receive $15m in Walmart opioid settlement ... and more

Now Hiring

November’s jobless rate rose, but state’s employment picture looks strong

Bob Sanders,

Number of Granite Staters in workforce rose again last month, continuing annual trend

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.