Dollar General, the nation's largest chain of "small-box" stores that has faced some resistance in expanding to communities in New Hampshire, is planning to beef up its New Hampshire presence in 2012.The Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based company said it plans to open…
There are over 10,000 more women-owned firms in New Hampshire than there were 15 years ago, and revenues from women-owned firms in the state have more than doubled over the same period.That's according to a new national report released by…
The former Cheshire County Jail in Westmoreland could become an incubator for agricultural businesses in New Hampshire if enough are interested in setting up shop in the southwestern corner of the state.
Ezenia, a publicly traded software company, may be moving out of its Nashua headquarters to Seattle, Wash.The company, which has been in Chapter 11 since September, is "in the process of developing and implementing a program to reduce core operating…
When Matthew Bernard left the military for the second time, he decided the best way to deal with the challenge of being a veteran in a tough job market was to take the entrepreneur's route."I decided to start a computer…
St. John International University Inc., a New Hampshire-chartered institution whose campus is in an ancient castle in Italy, appears to be in serious financial trouble, casting a shadow on the future of the college's 65 enrolled students, including about 20…
When Mike Seymour became mayor of Laconia, the city, like everyplace else, was in the throes of the Great Recession.Unemployment in the city had climbed from 3.5 percent in 2007 to 7.6 percent two years later. And the continuing decline…
Organizers of an April 11 conference are hoping to bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, inventors, technologists, angel investors, venture capitalists and other "change-makers" to share their ideas on "disruptive innovation."Disruptivate! 2012 is set for April 11 at the Wentworth by the…
Dr. Kevin Pho’s days begin when most of his patients are still asleep. Each morning, starting at 4 a.m., the 38-year-old primary care physician spends two hours managing all of his social media postings for the day. That includes scheduling…
The state Legislature is considering House Bill 1607, which would cut taxes on businesses that help families pay independent school tuition. One way to gauge the merits of this idea is to look to Florida, which enacted a similar program…
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
