New Hampshire Business Review - May 7, 2021

May 6, 2021

Jeff Feingold

Unpacking the NH state budget: from tax reductions to red-listed bridges

Ethan Dewitt-New Hampshire Bulletin,

A deeper look at what's in the policy trailer bill

200 prisoners to be transferred to Berlin as part of federal private prison phaseout

NH Business Review Staff,

Facility to receive inmates from Texas as a result of Biden administration decision

A push to reach herd immunity by getting vaccines to the hesitant

Teddy Rosenbluth-Concord Monitor,

New Hampshire places its bet on education to convince the skeptical

Navigating Covid relief: the options for New Hampshire small businesses

Maggie Hassan,

Sen. Hassan explains the federal programs, resources available

New Hampshire bankruptcies rise in April

Bob Sanders,

94 filings recorded as number starts to tick up

New Hampshire prepares for federal funding to boost broadband access

Amanda Gokee-New Hampshire Bulletin,

But is it enough to keep rural towns from getting left behind?

Shaheen legislation targets sexual harassment in STEM workforce

Jeff Feingold,

‘It’s especially pervasive in male-dominated fields like STEM,’ she says

Unemployment claims continue to fall in New Hampshire

Bob Sanders,

Filings drop again as economy continues to show signs of gains

Drinking has spiked as anxiety and depression peak at home

Roberta Baker-The Laconia Daily Sun,

Covid has made life harder for people struggling to control substance misuse

Aerial View Over Manchester New Hampshire Merrimack River

Manchester is first, Concord is second on list of nation’s hottest housing markets

Jeff Feingold,

Realtor.com survey measures ongoing trend of sales activity

More news from NHBR:

Preparation drives long-term business growth

One of the things I enjoy most about working with New Hampshire business owners is hearing what they’re building toward. Whether it’s growth, succession or greater stability, our conversations are almost always about the future.

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Ask the Experts: Is your wealth strategy keeping up with growth?

For many business owners, building wealth is closely tied to the success of the company. But as revenue grows and priorities shift, it can be difficult to know how much cash to keep available, how much to reinvest and when to begin planning for longer-term goals.

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Preparing for a smooth leadership transition

Succession planning for your business goes beyond naming the next leader. It involves preserving continuity for your employees and customers, as well as supporting the company’s long-term success.

Business, Growth, Investment, Strategy, Leadership, Innovation,

Halfway through 2026 — the market tug of war

As we close out Q2 and review the year so far, there are several interesting dynamics at play.

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Council postpones vote on hiring law firms

Londonderry’s Town Council is at odds over legal matters pertaining to hiring outside law firms to handle complaints and allegations of misconduct against the town manager.

U.S. DOL issues 4 new wage, hour opinion letters

On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (DOL) published four new opinion letters addressing a variety of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) questions.

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New lawsuit alleges coordinated fraud

As Service Credit Union (SCU) seeks a new chapter of federal bankruptcy for an unfinished senior living campus in Littleton, it filed a lawsuit in state court last month against the owners and lenders, whom it accuses of coordinated fraud and embezzlement involving a $30 million SCU construction loan.

Court hearing on legality of Woodstock, Vt., police chief’s demotion

The attorney for an ousted police chief argued against the legality of his demotion to patrol officer at a Tuesday, June 30, court hearing. The town’s attorney insisted that the chief’s behavior had violated policy repeatedly and warranted action by the town.