New Hampshire Business Review - March-30 2018

March 30, 2018

NH Business Review Staff

NH lawmakers sometimes going against the grain

Bob Sanders,

At crossover, Republicans are backing surprising bills

New Hampshire’s chemical reaction

Liisa Rajala,

Lawmakers seek to put tighter controls on PFCs

It’s all in the family

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION,

Executives share the benefits of being part of a family-owned business

TechWomen to honor three women at April 4th luncheon

NH Business Review Staff,

Meera Kurup, Edna Conway and Petra Bonfert-Taylor are the 2018 recipients of TechStudent, TechProfessional and TechTeacher

Nashua Community College graduates 7th class of Microelectronics Boot Camp

NH Business Review Staff,

Next sessions begin in April, June

Tech Tidbits From Across New Hampshire

NH Business Review Staff,

SilverTech acquires Bitwise Solutions, Open Access Technologies enters strategic partnership with codeMantra ... and more

USDA seeks applications to increase broadband access in unserved areas

NH Business Review Staff,

Applications will be accepted through May 14 for grants ranging from $100,000 to $3 million

ARMI tax break passes NH Senate, heads to House

Bob Sanders,

Bill would provide 10-year tax exemption for related businesses

NH Senate panel hears of ‘irreparable harm’ if R&D credit is cut

Bob Sanders,

Proposal seeks to hike interest and dividends tax deduction but reduce R&D cap total

Fall construction start planned for Merrimack mixed-use development

NH Business Review Staff,

Monahan, Procon partner on $100 million project near Premium Outlets

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(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

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