New Hampshire Business Review - July 15, 2022

July 15, 2022

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Q&A with NH Artist Laureate Theo Martey

Manchester’s Theo Martey started drumming in Ghana when he was six or seven years old and hasn’t stopped since

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Man in the middle

At 35, John Formella makes his mark as New Hampshire’s attorney general

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Business tallied some wins in past legislative session

From BPT cut to housing, modest success seen on some key issues

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A lack of language accessibility

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State licensing process can be a barrier for barbers

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Big mixed-use project in Exeter will include 224 residential units

Jeff Feingold,

Developer seeks Invest NH grant as ‘a critical component’ for development

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Realtor survey: Limited housing supply put a big damper on home sales

Jeff Feingold,

National NAR profile also finds big jump in annual sales volume

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

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Water projects win ARPA funding, The Custom House sold in Portsmouth for $4.9 million … and more

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Two new laws seek to boost solar energy development in New Hampshire

Bob Sanders,

Governor signs bills to standardize utility connection fees, encourage solar for low-income users

Brian Beihl

Belknap County group targets ‘extremist Free State agenda’ in NH House delegation

Michael Kitch,

Newly formed PAC seeks to seeks to endorse ‘reasonable and responsible’ candidates

Rob Werner

Opinion: Clean energy investments will protect communities and create jobs

Rob Werner,

Why our leaders in Congress must act now

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.