New Hampshire Business Review - May 22, 2020

May 21, 2020

Jeff Feingold

Covid-19 forced a chaotic transition to telemedicine in New Hampshire

Annie Ropeik,

But growing use of technology may mean that remote care becomes a long-term solution

11,800 more initial New Hampshire jobless claims filed last week

Bob Sanders,

But total continues decline in weekly filings

Webinar mulls over what New Hampshire reopening should look like

Bob Sanders,

BEA commissioner says ‘too much oversight’ by state is ‘biggest threat’

Covid liability shield for NH businesses gets lukewarm reception

Michael Kitch,

Re-opening Task Force members, governor raise concerns, questions

Retired executives help New Hampshire nonprofits manage disruption

Michael Kitch,

Empower Success Corps’ volunteers offer expert guidance, ‘good business sense’

Free, reduced price cable and internet available in New Hampshire

Judi Currie,

Comcast, Consolidated expand offerings during pandemic

New Hampshire housing agencies get $3.6m in HUD funding

NH Business Review Staff,

In support of affordable housing services during the Covid-19 crisis,

U.S. attorney in NH urges victims to report housing-related sex harassment amid pandemic

NH Business Review Staff,

Hunt for predatory practices part of nationwide crackdown

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

NH Business Review Staff,

Seacoast home sales take a dive, Preservation Alliance honors top advocates, projects … and more

Judges Gavel Or Law Mallet And Word Covid 19 On Sound Block

BIA urges Covid-19 liability ‘safe harbor’ for New Hampshire businesses

Michael Kitch,

Group calls for emergency order to spare firms from claims related to reopening

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.

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The Latest: Week of March 27, 2026

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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.