New Hampshire Business Review - July 15, 2022

July 15, 2022

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Legal Briefs: News From Around NH

Jeff Feingold,

NH’s Lamphere elected president of national crime victim compensation board group

Energy Efficiency

With energy prices rising, Sununu proposes $60 million energy relief program

Amanda Gokee-New Hampshire Bulletin,

Governor proposes $100 payments to New Hampshire families to defray costs

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Has NH residential market been affected by rising interest rates? Not yet, say Realtors

Paul Briand,

Demand remains high as lack of inventory continues to fuel record prices

Charlie Arlinghaus

Specific State School redevelopment plans could emerge by end of summer

Michael Mortensen-The Laconia Daily Sun,

Formal call for plans is next step in state’s effort to sell property

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Despite recent increases, higher-ed funding in New Hampshire trails all other states

Phil Sletten,

High costs can be linked to high school students’ decision to leave state to attend college

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Auto parts distribution firm sued over alleged Covid violations, racist comments

Bob Sanders,

Ex-employee charges retaliation by company

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

NH Business Review Staff,

Hilton Garden Inn planned in North Conway, Home for Little Wanders launches NH housing program … and more

Sununu Signs Bpt Cut

Sununu signs BPT cut, aid to municipalities into law

Bob Sanders,

Governor also signs bill expanding number of hours teens can work

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Gym memberships, visits nearing pre-pandemic numbers around NH

Brad Spiegel-Granite State News Collaborative,

Owners see a heartening return to fitness facilities as Covid concerns wane

Ukraine And Russia Flag With Cracks, Political Conflict.

New Hampshire firm charged with export violations in shipments to Russia, Ukraine

Bob Sanders,

U.S. attorney says falsely identified goods were sent between 2016 and 2019

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.