New Hampshire Business Review - July 14, 2023

July 14, 2023

Jeff Feingold

Exeter Health Resources merges with Beth Israel Lahey

NH Business Review Staff,

After a second attempt, the merger became official on July 1

Vector Of Successful Growing Business Property Rental

Analysis: New Hampshire rents have jumped by 37.5 percent since pandemic began

Jeff Feingold,

Granite State eighth highest rent rates in nation

SolutionHealth in deal to build 144-bed mental health hospital

Annmarie Timmins-New Hampshire Bulletin,

New partner, Acadia Healthcare, to build $60m facility

New Hampshire, Vermont universities react to Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling

Patrick Adrian -Valley News,

Administrators insist decision will not lessen their commitment to diversity and inclusion

Bill will set a civics requirement for NH elementary and middle school students

Melissa Russell- Granite State News Collaborative,

Current rules mandate a half year of civics for high school students

Mwano: Embracing the power of progress and creating an equitable future

Deo Mwano,

Upholding the principles of the preamble to the U.S. Constitution requires more than mere words

Legal Briefs: News From Around NH

Jeff Feingold,

NH Mutual Bancorp aids NH Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence, NH Legal Assistance launches more user-friendly website … and more

Electric vehicle charging is an obstacle for New Hampshire renters and landlords

Amanda Pirani- NH Bulletin,

Over half of EV owners in the state charge their vehicle at home. For renters, that is rarely an option.

How the Inflation Reduction Act is helping to jumpstart NH’s long-stalled climate plan

Sarah Shemkus- Energy News Network,

The state’s 2009 climate plan lacked follow-through, but lawmakers plan to push forward with support from a $3m federal grant

New Hampshire’s current use law celebrates its 50th anniversary

Tom Thomson, Andy Peterson,

Without it, the Granite State would look much different than it does today

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Swings in the global energy market reach NH

Petroleum energy prices are rising globally, and New Hampshire is not immune to this increase. Sharp upward pressures on prices, particularly for crude oil, pose a new challenge to household budgets in the Granite State.

Wilcox Industries eyes 12-story expansion called ‘gem of Newington’

Wilcox Industries, a military and law enforcement tactical equipment developer and manufacturer, is planning a major addition to its headquarters that would house partner businesses in the electrooptics industry.

Take 5: Outdoor recreation sector, fuel prices and remote workers

NH Business Review's biweekly snapshot of business and industry statistics

SBA announces National Small Business Week 2026 award winners

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) earlier this month announced its 2026 New Hampshire Small Business Award winners.

CCSNH receives funding to fill growing workforce demands for energy contractors

The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) and Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) received approval for a $1.2 million Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) grant from the New Hampshire Executive Council to meet workforce needs for energy contractors.

Surviving ‘The Pitt’

Hit HBO medical drama underscores the impact of stress in the workplace

Q&A with Taylor Community President & CEO Michael Flaherty

Since Michael Flaherty joined Taylor Community as president and CEO more than a decade ago, the Lakes Region continuing care retirement community (CCRC) has grown to three sites, expanding form its Laconia flagship to locations in Wolfeboro and one in Meredith that it acquired from other providers.