New Hampshire Business Review - March 27, 2020

March 26, 2020

Jeff Feingold

Coronavirus set to slam New Hampshire’s fiscal picture

Michael Kitch,

‘Sudden and steep drops’ expected in major revenue sources

New Hampshire restaurants, supermarkets, distributors struggle through coronavirus crisis

Liisa Rajala,

Pandemic puts added strain on eateries’ vendors, grocery supply chains

NH sets up resource page for businesses hit by Covid-19

NH Business Review Staff,

Programs designed to aid companies disrupted by state, federal emergency declarations

NH's public health plan for Covid-19

Michael Kitch,

13 regional networks ‘grease the wheels’ for action

Tech Tidbits From Around NH

NH Business Review Staff,

Pristine Surgical raises $18m in third financing round … and more

NH experts stress the need for communication in a crisis

Consistent, timely and accurate information is essential, they say

National homebuilder sentiment declines in March as virus spreads

Jeff Feingold,

Sales expectations fall, but index remains near 20-year high

Curt Thalken named new CEO of Normandeau Associates

NH Business Review Staff,

Former U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commander to succeed firm’s longtime chief Pam Hall

People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH

NH Business Review Staff,

Kinex Cappers buys Columbia Drive unit … and more

As more employees work remotely amid virus, don’t forget cybersecurity

Cameron G. Shilling,

The Covid-19 crisis could become even worse for a business that xperiences a breach

More news from NHBR:

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

Business and event happenings around the state of NH

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.