New Hampshire Business Review - June 2, 2023

June 2, 2023

Jeff Feingold

NH Preservation Alliance presents Preservation Achievement Awards

Jeff Feingold,

Organization honors rehabilitation and revitalization efforts around state

People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH

Jeff Feingold,

Hassan co-sponsors affordable housing bill, new HVAC company launched in Barrington … and more

How lobbying influences solid waste management laws in New Hampshire

Sruthi Gopalakrishnan/Concord Monitor,

Over past 3 years, waste management firms have spent a total of $250k on lobbying efforts in the state

Banned since 1979, PCBs are still found everywhere in New Hampshire

Hadley Barndollar -New Hampshire Bulletin,

Little attention has been given to the pollutants, and money to address the issue has been scarce

$10 million in federal pandemic money sought for online ‘business support’ portal

Annmarie Timmins-New Hampshire Bulletin,

BEA says site could attract new small businesses to New Hampshire

Replace Some Employees With Ai, Plan To Use Tech Innovation For Some Tasks, Business Transformation, Layoff Concept, Hand Of Employer Putting New Gear With Word Ai To Replace Gear Of Businessman.

Will AI revolutionize the hiring process?

Adam M. Hamel,

While artificial intelligence-driven tools can be helpful, there are potential risks and concerns

Conway officials look at licensing and inspecting all rental properties

Daymond Steer-The Conway Daily Sun,

After losing short-term rental case in NH Supreme Court, town mulls its options

Debate over what constitutes a fair political map heard in NH Supreme Court

Todd Bookman-NH Public Radio,

Case focuses on GOP-drawn state Senate, Executive Council districts

UNH law school said ‘no thanks’ to US News rankings, but it was ranked anyway

David Brooks-Concord Monitor,

School’s dean cites ‘flawed’ rankings and their ‘outsized negative influence’ on legal education

Administering health care when there is no patient directive

Joshua R. Weijer,

A look at the obligations of providers in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine

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Cybersecurity: A Strategic Lever for Business Value

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The 2025 Cybersecurity Reckoning: From Optional to Mandatory

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Eat the Frog: Why It’s Time to Tackle CMMC Head-On

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But I Can’t Wear That Hat!

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AI Regulation Is Coming: What Should Businesses Be Doing Now?

For businesses in the United States, AI governance will soon become a compliance imperative, not just a best practice

Torrington deepens NH investment with purchase of The Ridge

Torrington Properties has deepened its stake in the state’s commercial/retail real estate market with its purchase of the 300,000-square-foot shopping center in Rochester known as The Ridge. The $51.3 million acquisition from Waterstone Properties includes the retail center adjacent to Route 11, home to Market Basket, a New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet, Marshalls, Old Navy, Starbucks, Stonewall Kitchen, Petco, Famous Footwear, ULTA Beauty, Hobby Lobby, the 110 Grill restaurant and other occupants.