New Hampshire Business Review - June 16, 2023

June 16, 2023

Cantin Chevrolet

Cantin Chevy acquired by Irwin Automotive Group

Adam Drapcho-The Laconia Daily Sun,

Laconia-based Cantin Chevrolet to be renamed Irwin Chevrolet

NH Statehouse

State budget invests in healthcare workforce, adds funding for housing

Phil Sletten,

Investments to provide workforce supports with expanded housing availability and access to healthcare

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Food Bank program helps SNAP recipients purchase fresh produce

NH Business Review Staff,

Farmers markets help provide fruits, vegetables and more year-round

Craps Table Brook

Gains of chance

Rhianwen Watkins,

New Hampshire nonprofits see charitable gaming as a big-dollar fundraising tool

Inventory

‘We’re back to normal’

Paul Briand,

At midyear, NH economy is strong, but concerns persist

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NH man in PPP fraud has regrets — up to a point

Bob Sanders,

In interview, Joshua Leavitt puts most blame on his partner

Increasing House Prices, Houses On Isometric Piles Of Gold Coins

Home prices in New Hampshire set another new record; old concerns remain

Paul Briand,

Median price of a single-family hits $465,000 in May

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First-of-its-kind collaboration seeks to help Peterborough meet sustainability goals

Trisha Nail/The Keene Sentinel,

Tech startup works with contractors to upgrade older buildings beyond fossil fuel use

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Federal auction of downtown Portsmouth McIntyre Building expected to start June 20

Paul Briand,

Online bidding starts at $5 million, but GSA seeks full market value

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Ex-judge says family court cases should be limited to judges with expertise in area

Paula Tracy-InDepthNH.org,

Ned Gordon tells special legislative panel Family Division also needs more resources

More news from NHBR:

Several Real Estate Signs During Spring.

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.