Planet Fitness sues over trademark
Planet Fitness is seeking a judgment about the use of its “judgment free” language.
New Hampshire Business Review - March 17 2006
Peterborough tax preparer under injunction
The name of a Peterborough tax return preparer has been added to the growing list of tax professionals served with a federal court injunction in the past five years. Mark G. Loll of Tax-Tactics in Peterborough was ordered to “stop…
Governor plans winter business aid forum
Gov. John Lynch is planning to hold an informational session in Lancaster tomorrow to discuss assistance available to businesses hurt by this year's mild winter. “I recognize that some New Hampshire small businesses are struggling because of this year's mild…
Bids stream in for bankrupt Foss
Several parties are interested in buying Foss Manufacturing and want to operate it as a going concern, Patrick J. O'Malley, trustee for the bankrupt Hampton company, revealed Thursday in Bankruptcy Court in Manchester. The amount the parties are offering is…
House backs insurance premium tax cut
The House voted 183-85 late Wednesday night to pass a bill giving property and casualty insurance companies a $40.2 million tax cut between fiscal years 2008 and 2012. Rep. Ben Parker, R-Londonderry, who chaired the subcommittee and that reviewed House…
Timberland concerned over European duty
Operating profits of The Timberland Company may be dramatically reduced by economic decisions made recently half a world away, according to company officials. The Stratham-based footwear and apparel company estimates the decision of the European Commission to impose provisional anti-dumping…
Community Bank & Trust issues dividend
Community Bank & Trust of Wolfeboro has issued a quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share for the first quarter of 2006. The dividend will be paid on May 15 to shareholders of record April 21. The bank's shares -…
House votes to bar towns from forcing open space access
The New Hampshire House voted 178-101 Tuesday to keep municipal planning boards from requiring developers to allow public access to open space as a condition for approving a building project. House Ball 1366, sponsored by Rep. Packy Campbell, R-Farmington, applies…
‘Storytelling’ for nonprofits
Telling a story - not just showing stats and charts -- is one of the best ways a nonprofit can make a pitch for corporate largesse. That’s the theme of “Storytelling as Best Practice,” a conference sponsored by the organization…
Senate panel backs R&D, energy tax breaks
The Senate Finance Committee approved $19 million in business tax breaks Monday, accounting for more than half a projected budget surplus after 20 minutes of debate. Senate Bill 380, sponsored by Sen. Bob O’Dell, R-Lempster, passed the committee 8-0. It…
