New Hampshire Business Review - January 14, 2022

January 12, 2022

Jeff Feingold

Planet Fitness to buy major franchisee in $800 million deal

Jeff Feingold,

Deal for 100 Southeast U.S. gyms will double company-owned portfolio

On the NH Legislature's agenda this week

Bob Sanders,

A roundup of key business-related legislation up for hearings

Covid-19 is surging in New Hampshire. What has that meant for local businesses?

Alli Fam-NH Public Radio,

‘It’s all about consumer confidence and the level of risk consumers are willing to take’

Anthem NH president Lisa Guertin announces retirement

Jeff Feingold,

Retirement set for March after 18 years at firm’s top post

Covid report: Cases increase in NH, hospitalizations remain steady over week

Johnny Bassett-Granite State News Collaborative,

Infections rise by 41 percent during period as positivity rate rises too

Doctor Is Holding A Vaccination Record Card And Corona Virus Vaccine Vials. Passport Of Immunity To The Coronavirus In The Hands Of A Male Doctor. Health Passport.

Coalition formed to educate NH lawmakers on Covid-related bills

Annmarie Timmins-New Hampshire Bulletin,

Legislators to take up over 30 vaccine-related bills this session

Manufactured housing helps fill New Hampshire's affordable housing needs

NH Business Review Staff,

‘Permanently affordable opportunities for homeownership’

NH House bill would give tenants more time to deal with proposed rent increases

Casey McDermott-NH Public Radio,

Measure would increase notice requirement to 45 days

NH Senate to explore state-run health insurance exchange as session starts

Bob Sanders,

Leftover bills also include child care compensation, unemployment overpayment measures

Vermont joins chorus in support of proposed CSX-Pan Am Railways merger

Michael Kitch,

State drops opposition after regional rail access concerns are addressed

More news from NHBR:

Several Real Estate Signs During Spring.

Where does home affordability go from here?

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

(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

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.

The keys to collaboration

How to build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem

Understanding the new tax legislation

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

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.

Smart Young People Using Laptops, Digital Tablets And Textbooks Sitting In Row In Waiting Room.

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.

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.

New Hampshire Business Review - January 14, 2022

Planet Fitness to buy major franchisee in $800 million deal

On the NH Legislature's agenda this week

Covid-19 is surging in New Hampshire. What has that meant for local businesses?

Anthem NH president Lisa Guertin announces retirement

Covid report: Cases increase in NH, hospitalizations remain steady over week

Coalition formed to educate NH lawmakers on Covid-related bills

Manufactured housing helps fill New Hampshire's affordable housing needs

NH House bill would give tenants more time to deal with proposed rent increases

NH Senate to explore state-run health insurance exchange as session starts

Vermont joins chorus in support of proposed CSX-Pan Am Railways merger

More news from NHBR:

Where does home affordability go from here?

(Opinion) Only trained surgeons should perform eye surgery

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

Tough times ahead for many NH families

The keys to collaboration

Understanding the new tax legislation

Real estate tax considerations in New Hampshire

NH needs a workforce farm system

Addressing health care affordability in New Hampshire

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Tough times ahead for many NH families

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

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(Opinion) Only trained surgeons should perform eye surgery

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