New Hampshire Business Review - Nov. 18, 2022

November 18, 2022

Q&A: Skymap Games CEO Neal Laurenza

Flo Nicolas,

CEO of Manchester-based Skymap Games discusses his company’s development along with the development of the video game industry in the Granite State

Register of probate position remains, but barely

Roberta Baker,

62.9% vote in favor of removing, but two-thirds needed

How to set, and keep, long-term projects’ budgets

Nathan Liao,

Four tips that can help a business avoid the pitfalls of overspending

Preparing to sell? Key steps for a successful transaction

Mike Tule,

Addressing key items before the M&A process actually starts helps shortens the time frame

(Opinion) The quiet struggles of New Hampshire nursing homes

Brendan Williams,

Federal government has dropped the ball in addressing an existential workforce crisis

(Opinion) Stigma around mental illness needs to be dismantled

Phil Wyzik,

Mental illness is not a character flaw; neither is the character flaw of racism evidence of mental illness

(Opinion) The more solar energy NH uses, the more ratepayers gain

John Morison IV,

Granite Staters are finding it difficult to pay their energy bills since utility rates doubled in recent months

Barn And Feild At Sunrise With Puffy Clouds.

(Opinion) Harnessing the power of co-ops to feed the world

Stefanos Fotiou and Howard Brodsky,

By combining resources and sharrisks, cooperatives can empower small farmers in the global food economy

Lessons from the election

Brad Cook,

Democracy seems to be alive and well in New Hampshire

Resilience amid challenges

Doug Teschner,

Having clear goals and priorities helps us recover quickly from difficulties

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Torrington deepens NH investment with purchase of The Ridge

Torrington Properties has deepened its stake in the state’s commercial/retail real estate market with its purchase of the 300,000-square-foot shopping center in Rochester known as The Ridge. The $51.3 million acquisition from Waterstone Properties includes the retail center adjacent to Route 11, home to Market Basket, a New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet, Marshalls, Old Navy, Starbucks, Stonewall Kitchen, Petco, Famous Footwear, ULTA Beauty, Hobby Lobby, the 110 Grill restaurant and other occupants.