New Hampshire Business Review - March 11, 2022

March 10, 2022

A state pension contribution would help poor schools

The NH Legislature should vote to restore the state’s decades-long practice of defraying the cost of pensions for local municipal workers and teachers.

Q&A: Michael Skinner advocate for survivors of child abuse

John Angelo

Interview with Michael Skinner, executive director of the Connections Peer Support Center in Portsmouth

Sullivan County seeks to establish tourism infrastructure

Adam Drapcho-Granite State News Collaborative

Officials study ‘opportunities and challenges’

Protect affordable home ownership, protect ROCs

Betsy McNamara

The NH Community Loan Fund’s ROC-NH program potential solution to housing issues

The workforce problem is a mental health problem

Jay Couture

Data sheds light on vacancy rates at community mental health centers in NH

Canned cocktails a victim of unfair taxation

Phil Mastroianni

Spirits-based products hit by excessive federal levies

Support for Ukraine from someone who lived there

Doug Teschner

Teschner lived in Ukraine from 2010 to 2014, serving as country director for the Peace Corps.

How to make a business thrive

Ron Bourque

Tom Raffio’s new book shows how to overcome adversity by ‘doing the right thing’

NH labor market recovery seen lagging behind U.S.

Ethan Dewitt-New Hampshire Bulletin

State lags behind the rest of the country for percentage of residents in the workforce

Mar-a-Lago

Brad Cook

Lunacy and a world in chaos, plus Christie’s thoughts on the GOP’s future

More news from NHBR:

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.

The keys to collaboration

How to build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem

Understanding the new tax legislation

Achieving financial independence — that is, living comfortably while knowing your money will last — is a goal shared by many.

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.

Smart Young People Using Laptops, Digital Tablets And Textbooks Sitting In Row In Waiting Room.

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.

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.

Every big company starts small

When I started my first business in 1982, I didn’t know exactly where the journey would lead. What I did know was that I wanted to build something lasting, something rooted in innovation and capable of creating good jobs.