Unitil Corp., the Hampton-based utility, lost $800,000 in the second quarter of the year, a better showing compared to last year, when it lost $2.1 million in the second quarter.Because of the seasonal nature of natural gas consumption, Unitil said…
Centrix Bank, following in the footsteps of other local banks, reported a strong second quarter in earnings and growth.The Bedford-based commercial bank reported a net income of $1.5 million, or 47 cents a diluted share, for the quarter ending June…
The biggest source of money for New Hampshire is the federal government. Dozens of federal grants are available to states, but a state must put up its own money to receive the federal money.The new state budget rejects over half…
On Election Day last year, the state's unemployment rate stood at 5.7% and the structural budget deficit was $895 million, according to state budget officials. We needed to help more state residents get back to work while also stopping a…
To the editor: Imagine a situation that penalizes New Hampshire's job-producing industry millions of dollars for not complying with environmental laws. Such is the case for the Compliant Car Builders Association headed by Kit Enger, an association of dune buggy…
To the editor:I just finished reading Ron Bourque's column regarding the true cost of outsourcing and felt compelled to comment ("The true costs of outsourcing," July 15-28 NHBR).As a president and part-owner of Martel Electronics Corp., a small to mid-sized…
When last we heard of The Rev. Robert Farah -- Pastor Bob to his parishioners -- he was walking out of a courtroom after his son Scott was convicted of masterminding the Financial Resources Mortgage Inc. Ponzi scheme.Well, Pastor Bob…
Before the Great Recession, many closely held businesses were operating very profitably. The risk with good times, however, is that great income statements can hide a lot of sloppiness, or at least make business owners care less.As our economy emerges…
Everyone's first question about cloud computing is whether running your applications or putting your data in the cloud is secure. So let's start with defining security. One way is to look it up on the Web in The Free Dictionary:1.…
Legendary golfer Byron Nelson Jr. was known for his gentlemanly demeanor, his composure and his cool. He has done everything from inventing the modern golf swing to winning the Congressional Gold Medal. But what is really cool is that Orange…
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
