In today’s competitive job market, companies are increasingly tapping into state educational institutions to secure quality high-tech workers. At the University of New Hampshire, businesses and students benefit from an entrepreneurial internship program that has successfully matched students with businesses…
In a couple of random conversations I have had in the last two weeks, interesting political points have been made by others. In the first, a prominent state senator who will remain nameless disputed my assertion that it appeared Democrat…
Robert John “BJ” Hickman went into radio following his graduation from Keene State College in 1975, working his way from nighttime disc jockey to general sales manager at WTSN in Dover. But for the past dozen or so years, the…
Imagine driving in a snowstorm to Boston for a meeting - slogging through gridlock, avoiding accidents, paying through the nose for gas. Now, imagine making the same trip, but this time you park in a modern garage, hop on a…
It’s hard to understand the lack of outcry over the recent round of budget cuts by Governor Lynch and the Democratic majority’s. I realize the weather has been nice, we are in the month of July and many people are on…
The gains achieved by organized labor have become embedded not only in our factories and offices, but in the tradition and fabric of our country. So it seems inconsistent at best, hypocritical at worst, that the number one goal of…
It’s time to step up to the plate on the oil situation and implement a multi-faceted approach. It’s time to reason through the hysteria of those who complain but offer no alternative solutions. Say what? Hey, finish the sentences. What…
Thousands gathered at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester last month for the 2008 Best of NH Party, celebrating "all the best" of the Granite State.
As with any relationship, difficult financial times can put a strain on the relationship between business owners. During a tough financial period, issues that were overlooked during better financial times become sore points and can lead business owners to decide…
During the summer months, Daisy’s Dairy hires a number of workers under the age of 18 to help prepare and serve ice cream, fried foods and other specialties at its roadside diner on the way to the beach. The diner…
Single-family and condominium alternatives, such as manufactured homes and accessory dwellings units (ADUs), could go a long way toward helping ease New Hampshire’s housing crisis. But those options can have some obstacles, according to participants in a forum.
Efforts are underway in Manchester to fashion a version of the iconic board game "Monopoly" into a Who's Who and What's What of New Hampshire's largest city.
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Rising demand, transmission constraints, and the push for regional solutions
The Rugg family and the Town of Exeter have settled their long running land dispute, clearing the way for a developer to proceed with a housing development to be built on the Exeter-Newfields town line.
For nearly six decades, Paul Young has been a constant, if often understated, presence in public and government affairs, both in New Hampshire and beyond. Since founding Novus Public Affairs in 1996, Young has helped shape how businesses, nonprofits and political leaders communicate and connect with the world around them, leaving a mark on the state that is hard to measure but easy to feel.
When Emerson McCourt passed away in 2006, he left behind an extensive tool collection, meticulous instructions and a commitment to Great Bay Community College (GBCC) students that continues today.
UNH is home to the state’s largest school of nursing
