New Hampshire Business Review - May 21, 2021

May 20, 2021

Jeff Feingold

What is critical race theory?

Ryan Lessard-Granite State News Collaborative,

A look at the basis of curriculum targeted by ‘divisive concepts’ bill in NH Legislature

New Hampshire restaurants see relief as Restaurant Revitalization Fund ramps up

Katie Hoppler,

‘The money will keep us going,’ says one owner

Planet Fitness upbeat despite 1Q results

Bob Sanders,

Company sees return of more people to gyms as pandemic eases

As Covid restrictions lift, many NH businesses have no big plans to change

Todd Bookman-NH Public Radio,

Companies see slow shift in effort to balance employee, customer concerns

Sturm, Ruger reports surge in revenue, income in first quarter

Bob Sanders,

Firearms manufacturer sees sales jump during pandemic

Woman With Mask Delivering Fastfood Motogirl

New Hampshire Senate panel signs off on bill to regulate food delivery apps

Ethan Dewitt-New Hampshire Bulletin,

Measure would require individual agreements with restaurants

New jobless claims rise, but overall NH employment picture looks good

Bob Sanders,

Benefits filings drop overall in latest report

Tech Tidbits From Around NH

NH Business Review Staff,

Kassler named CMO at analytics software firm, TechWomen awards nominees sought … and more

VanCamp selected as president of Portsmouth Chamber Collaborative

Jeff Feingold,

Organization’s veep moves to top job at end of month

Should NH update its Fair Housing Law?

Anna Brown-Citizens Count,

Senate-backed bill would lead to federal funding for discrimination investigations

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.