The dual effect of the CDFA tax credit program
First-time-participant M&T Bank cites community’s ‘strong relationships’
New Hampshire Business Review - March 27, 2026
Reviving Berlin
Two years ago, for the first time in more than a decade, the City of Berlin turned a page, beginning a new chapter energized by fresh leadership and renewed hope for a brighter future. In January 2024, Robert Cone, a Republican, was sworn in as mayor following a closely contested election that brought new energy and ideas to City Hall. His victory marked a clear moment of change for residents eager to see Berlin revitalized and thriving once again. Now serving his second term, Cone ran unopposed in what was long considered a Democratic stronghold, a powerful sign of growing confidence in his leadership.
Independent contractor rules may be changing
On February 26, 2026, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division released a new notice of proposed rulemaking that would significantly revise the test used under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for determining independent contractor status, marking the third major change to the federal independent contractor rule in less than five years.
Driving deeper sustainability in construction
In construction, sustainability is still too often defined by project type, certification or client mandate. If a job is labeled “green,” we assume the contractor is sustainable by default. But that framing misses the point.
Building your AI-ready workforce
Most business owners come to me with technology questions. Which AI tool should we use? What platform is best for our industry? How much will it cost? I get it. Technology feels tangible. It’s something you can research, compare and buy.
The Bottom Line: Albany International, Connection and Unitil
A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide
Littleton company aims for a big bite of the outdoor business
Adventure Ready Brands makes health and safety products at North Country industrial park
AG says federal judge exceeded her authority in inspection ruling
A federal judge exceeded her authority by ordering the state to continue its mandatory vehicle inspection program after it was repealed, NH Attorney General John Formella argued in a legal filing Thursday, March 19, with the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Former Ocean Spray CEO to serve as UNH commencement speaker
Tom Hayes, ‘87, former CEO of Ocean Spray, will deliver the commencement address at the University of New Hampshire undergraduate ceremonies on May 16. A respected leader in the food industry, with more than three decades of experience guiding major consumer brands, Hayes will offer words of inspiration to the class of ‘26.
Manchester’s Exacom acquired by Motorola Solutions
Exacom, which provides voice and multimedia recording and logging solutions for 911 emergency communications, has been acquired by Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
