For decades it has been understood that the reason for the high, ever-rising costs of college is that huge percentages of tuitions are not used to pay for instruction, but for research, administrative staff and buildings. I would be the…
Lamb on the runThe New Hampshire GOP has yet to figure out John Lynch, which is why former Health and Human Services Commissioner John Stephen will be this year's latest entry in the ongoing series, "Republican Gubernatorial Sacrificial Lambs."More than…
Each tax season brings with it many new questions with regard to small business ownership and the type of taxes paid by certain entities.As you may have read already, there are some major changes this year with regard to small-business…
Thanks to some recent tax law changes, high-net-worth individuals who are exploring additional ways to build retirement savings may want to take a closer look at traditional IRAs.In May 2006, the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act, or TIPRA, revised…
OK, so the economy is down, and a lot of places are struggling. You won’t get any argument from me.People are more and more desperate for sales. Some would say eager, but I’ve seen a lot of desperation. Interestingly, many…
Every year, companies large and small plan their marketing budgets and include a line item for corporate donations. These are generally reserved for nonprofit organizations, whether they are outright donations or sponsorships of programs or events.Why do companies do this?…
Imagine a day when you’re the master of your own employment destiny — a day when you’ll be able to hand-pick your work assignments, when you can enjoy more job security than ever before, when you’ll be motivated beyond your…
Managers don’t hire new workers. VPs don’t hire. Government jobs bills and even tax credits don’t hire.So if none of the above do it, then who? Before we answer, here’s just a little recap of some recent economic policy news.The…
Even in today’s challenging economic climate, there are market segments that are still active for hospitality real estate transactions, and certain properties are continuing to be sold as they would in any market, good or bad.However, understanding and accurately assessing…
The Jan. 4 Wall Street Journal reported under the headline, “Real Estate Faces a Tough Slog to Recovery,” that 2010 is going to be an endurance contest for all practitioners of commercial real estate. To quote a few highlights:“The past…
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.
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.
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Rising demand, transmission constraints, and the push for regional solutions
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.
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.
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.
UNH is home to the state’s largest school of nursing
