Just when I thought I had decided for whom to vote in the United States primary, Sarah Palin endorsed Kelly Ayotte, completely screwing up my thinking. Basically, Palin has become an industry, darting around the country (or at least darting…
Jim Kesseli, founder and president of Hampton-based engineering research firm Brayton Energy, knows a thing or two about being ahead of the alternative energy curve.As a young, MIT-educated research engineer almost three decades ago, Kesseli had a front-row seat in…
Today, it is rare to hear about government programs that truly work to benefit the public. But such programs exist, and one of these is the New Hampshire Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association.In 1975, facing growing concerns over the availability…
The Insurance Department recently held a public hearing on proposed new rules for the New Hampshire Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association, known as the JUA.These new rules, if ultimately approved by a joint legislative committee, would permit the commissioner of…
The Executive Council has voted to hire a former state prosecutor and his Manchester law firm for advice while it hears Gov. John Lynch’s bid to remove two state agency heads.Donald Perrault, a former assistant attorney general, will supervise his…
If your company is recruiting professional employees and you are considering employing a foreign national, H-1B visas are available this fiscal year to hire those employees.The H-1B visa allows professional people working in specialty occupations to work for businesses in…
That July 6 Boston Globe article claiming that the governor’s office tried to convince Paul Hodes’ campaign not to run an ad lambasting Kelly Ayotte after her “the buck needs to reach my desk” testimony in the Financial Resources Mortgage…
Q. I know the importance of social networking, but my company says “no” to going on Facebook and such during the workday. How can I get my boss to see that I’m promoting the company, just in a different way?…
As of July 1, federal regulations require that when you open a new bank account, you will have to choose to be covered by overdraft services for one-time, point-of-purchase debit card or ATM transactions. If you choose not to enroll…
While the term “value proposition” gets thrown around a lot, there are many missed opportunities in how companies actually articulate their value — and with all of the noise in the market, it is crucial to get it right.Contrary to…
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
