New Hampshire Business Review - June 19, 2020

July 13, 2020

Jeff Feingold

NH Employment Security says 90% of economy is ‘open for business and working’

Bob Sanders,

But some sectors are reopening more strongly than others

NH Legal Assistance sees increased demand for services during pandemic

Emily Duggan-Granite State News Collaborative,

More seek help as unemployment skyrockets

Is 2020 the year for expanded net-metering in New Hampshire?

Harold Turner,

The top five reasons why it’s a different playing field for the measure this go-round

Flag Of The State New Hampshire. A Series Of "flags Of The United States Of America"

Distribution rules unveiled for New Hampshire’s Main Street Relief Fund

Bob Sanders,

Final application process ends June 12 for $400 million program

New Hampshire municipalities weigh need for face mask orders

Ian Lenahan-Foster's Daily Democrat,

Some require coverings, others avoid mandate

Homelessness: a concern for all of New Hampshire

Rik Cornell,

Elected officials should develop a formal statewide plan and support strategy

JCPenney to shut four New Hampshire stores in nationwide closing plan

Jeff Feingold,

Liquidation sales expected to begin June 11 as bankrupt department store chain looks for ‘financial flexibility’

NH businesses tell Shaheen a new round of Covid aid is needed

Rick Green-The Laconia Daily Sun,

Added flexibility to Payroll Protection Program loans could be coming soon

NH businesses struggle to balance sustainability, safety in pandemic

Emily Duggan-Granite State News Collaborative,

Hygiene concerns have led to more use of single-use plastic at restaurants, supermarkets

Tech Tidbits From Around NH

NH Business Review Staff,

Helios Hockey named picked for MassChallenge … and more

More news from NHBR:

ADUs, manufactured homes can help with NH housing crisis

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.

Manchester to end up on the Monopoly board

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.

NHBR About Town: Week of March 27, 2026

Business and event happenings around the state of NH

The Latest: Week of March 27, 2026

The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community

The New England energy market

Rising demand, transmission constraints, and the push for regional solutions

Rugg family, Exeter settle land dispute

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.

(Opinion) Novus Public Affairs’ 30-year anniversary: Paul Young’s meaningful mark on NH

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.

(Opinion) A legacy of impact: the McCourts’ gift to Great Bay Community College students

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.