New Hampshire Business Review - May 6, 2022

May 6, 2022

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NH birth numbers bounce back from pandemic low

Teddy Rosenbluth-Concord Monitor

Statistics show trends returning to pre-Covid levels

The job market is still upbeat

Jason Alexander

Trends all point to an ever-flourishing employment market with minimal end in sight

Short Term Rental

House committee puts a lid on short-rental bill

NH Business Review Staff

Panel votes 17-2 to send measure to interim study, heeding municipalities

Customers in inflationary times

Taking proper care of them is still the most profitable thing a business can do

A step toward voter confidence

New commission will work to bolster trust in election integrity

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GOFERR opens new $3m fund to aid restaurants

Danella Allee/NH Public Radio

New fund would cover reimbursements to local restaurants for equipment, infrastructure and technology purchases

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A new top gun

Sig Sauer’s $4.5 billion Army contract seen as a ‘historic’ opportunity

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The geography of NH bankruptcy

Why do certain towns have high filing rates?

Lt Barter

Is there a zoning-crime connection?

Johnny Bassett and Ryan Lessard/Granite State News Collaborative

In addressing a complex phenomenon, growing consensus sees a powerful indirect link

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Legislative Preview: On New Hampshire lawmakers’ agenda this week

Bob Sanders,

Full House and Senate to meet on Covid, energy, tax measures

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Where does home affordability go from here?

Index of affordability in New Hampshire tied for poorest showing in 2025

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(Opinion) Only trained surgeons should perform eye surgery

New Hampshire should insist that its citizens receive surgery from properly trained surgeons by asking legislators to reject HB 349

Jesse Lore

Cutting pennies from businesses while gutting NH’s future is bad policy

HB 155 would cut the Business Enterprise Tax by 0.05%. On paper, that sounds “pro-business.” In reality, it’s a distraction that saves most businesses pennies while pulling an estimated $23 million out of an already strained state budget, says small business owner Jesse Lore.

Tough times ahead for many NH families

As 2025 comes to an end, many Granite Staters are feeling the same things. Groceries cost more. Housing costs and property taxes are up. Health care is harder to afford and access.

Reber Utley

The keys to collaboration

How to build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem

William Fleming

Understanding the new tax legislation

Achieving financial independence — that is, living comfortably while knowing your money will last — is a goal shared by many.

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Real estate tax considerations in New Hampshire

Real estate transactions in New Hampshire invariably carry tax consequences. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or advisor, thoughtful tax planning is critical to preserving value and avoiding costly missteps.

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NH needs a workforce farm system

Since 2020, our research team at the University of New Hampshire — the New Hampshire Youth Retention Initiative (YRI) — has been studying how young people view the Granite State as a place to live, learn and work.

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Addressing health care affordability in New Hampshire

The people of New Hampshire are facing unprecedented economic challenges — no one has been spared from rising grocery bills, increased rent and utility costs, and even higher car insurance premiums.