New Hampshire Business Review - March 26, 2021

March 24, 2021

Q&A with Bearded Baker Jon Buatti

Jon Buatti, who in December 2019 opened The Bearded Bakery Company in Manchester, competed in the most recent ‘Holiday Baking Championship’ series on the Food Network

Environmental due diligence of commercial property

David K. Moynihan

How much is enough to preserve the liability defenses?

Collaboration can solve state’s mental health crisis

Jay Couture

We are still struggling to eliminate what has become known as “The Waitlist.” Why?

Thank you, senators, for minimum wage votes

Tom Boucher

Senators Shaheen and Hassan listened to those who would be most impacted by eliminating the tip wage and made the difficult political decision to break with leadership and party to vote against the bill

Building material prices have jumped in pandemic

Adam Drapcho-The Laconia Daily Sun

“It’s a crisis, and it’s going to be for a while,” said Brenda Richards, executive officer of the Lakes Region Builders and Remodelers Association

Changes in the trademark landscape

Ned Sackman

New federal law will make it easier for trademark owners to obtain injunctive relief

More thoughts on the proposed higher ed merger

Brad Cook

A thorough, comprehensive review is needed before moving forward

Associations and the pandemic

Mike Dennehy

Tips for organizations in their struggle through Covid

Summer tourism looking good, but labor shortage remains

NH Business Review Staff

Representatives of New Hampshire restaurants and lodging industries told Sen. Jeanne Shaheen that they’re looking forward to strong spring and summer seasons now that Covid-19 vaccinations are available, but they still have concerns

Kelly’s Roast Beef aims to expand into NH

NH Business Review Staff

Kelly’s Roast Beef, an iconic restaurant chain that got its start in Revere, Mass., has launched a franchising business, and one of its first locations will be in New Hampshire

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ADUs, manufactured homes can help with NH housing crisis

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.

Manchester to end up on the Monopoly board

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.

NHBR About Town: Week of March 27, 2026

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The Latest: Week of March 27, 2026

The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community

The New England energy market

Rising demand, transmission constraints, and the push for regional solutions

Rugg family, Exeter settle land dispute

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.

(Opinion) Novus Public Affairs’ 30-year anniversary: Paul Young’s meaningful mark on NH

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.

(Opinion) A legacy of impact: the McCourts’ gift to Great Bay Community College students

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.