New Hampshire Business Review - May 11 2007
Civil unions law adds complexity to benefits plans
New Hampshire employers faced with already complex benefits and tax laws will be confronted with a new level of complexity on Jan. 1, 2008, when, as expected, the state’s new civil union law becomes effective. In some cases, employers will…
Pros outweigh cons in BIA R&D study
A proposed research and development tax credit might create jobs and help the economy — but it is not going to pay for itself when it comes to generating state revenues. That was the unexpected bad news buried in a…
Chinese suppliers overtake region’s market
When Nashua builder John Stabile needed granite countertops for a 52-unit condominium project in Manchester, he got them from Brazil by way of China. “We’re able to buy the granite, cut to specification from China, and have it shipped over…
Slattery resigns as Real Estate Commission chief
Arthur Slattery has resigned as chair of the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission after more than 12 years in the post. His resignation was effective May 1, and he has been succeeded as chair by commission member Nancy LeRoy. “I…
Senate backs 25-and-under dependent health coverage
The New Hampshire Senate passed a bill Thursday requiring that health insurance companies that offer family coverage must provide coverage for dependents who are 25 or under. State law already requires such coverage for students, but supporters thought it should…
Finding inspiration at the MIT Enterprise Forum
What do gene expressions, small rock bands, DNA molecules, user generated content, and the yellow brick road all have in common? Absolutely nothing, unless you attended the last MIT Enterprise Forum, held in Manchester. This was only my third forum,…
Bill should kill Canterbury landfill plan
Supporters of a bill barring the construction of new landfills along 841 miles of New Hampshire’s rivers hope it would bring an end to a planned facility near the Merrimack River in Canterbury. Witnesses urged a House committee last month…
Teach your children well about money matters
My father was in academia and had no desire, or knowledge, to teach me and my sister about financial matters, except to say, “We can’t afford it” and “Money is the root of all evil.” We plodded through life dreaming…
