New Hampshire Business Review - Nov. 3, 2023

November 3, 2023

Jeff Feingold

The volatility of special education costs

Michael Kitch,

Report shows that state, federal funding cover a fifth of services — taxpayers fund the rest

(Opinion) Federal mandate for nursing staff 'undermines access to care'

Brendan Williams,

Biden Administration's proposed mandate to bolster staffing shortages could put further stress on rural health care facilities

Howard Brodsky, Robert Shomphe recognized at 2023 Torch Awards for Ethics

John Koziol,

Better Business Bureau of New Hampshire's 20th annual event celebrates leaders in advancing marketplace trust

Hanover community gives feedback on Mink Brook housing plan

Patrick Adrian -Valley News,

Neighbors of proposed site criticize town officials for lack of communication, public transparency

(Opinion) NHSaves is back before the PUC

Sam Evans-Brown,

Energy-efficiency offerings could help Granite Staters save on energy in new three-year plan

NH among highest in country for housing need

Paul Briand,

New report shows Granite State is fourth in the nation for lack of housing

A landfill and public health controversy

Michael McCord,

Debate centering around air emissions permit at Turnkey III landfill in Rochester

UMass grads designing system to take humans out of recycling decisions

Alden Bourne/NEPM,

Designers of the AuditPRO system hope to curb recycling missteps in high-traffic locations around the region

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The Bottom Line: Planet Fitness, White Mountains Partners and Albany International

A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide

Swings in the global energy market reach NH

Petroleum energy prices are rising globally, and New Hampshire is not immune to this increase. Sharp upward pressures on prices, particularly for crude oil, pose a new challenge to household budgets in the Granite State.

Wilcox Industries eyes 12-story expansion called ‘gem of Newington’

Wilcox Industries, a military and law enforcement tactical equipment developer and manufacturer, is planning a major addition to its headquarters that would house partner businesses in the electrooptics industry.

Take 5: Outdoor recreation sector, fuel prices and remote workers

NH Business Review's biweekly snapshot of business and industry statistics

SBA announces National Small Business Week 2026 award winners

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) earlier this month announced its 2026 New Hampshire Small Business Award winners.

CCSNH receives funding to fill growing workforce demands for energy contractors

The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) and Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) received approval for a $1.2 million Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) grant from the New Hampshire Executive Council to meet workforce needs for energy contractors.

Surviving ‘The Pitt’

Hit HBO medical drama underscores the impact of stress in the workplace

Q&A with Taylor Community President & CEO Michael Flaherty

Since Michael Flaherty joined Taylor Community as president and CEO more than a decade ago, the Lakes Region continuing care retirement community (CCRC) has grown to three sites, expanding form its Laconia flagship to locations in Wolfeboro and one in Meredith that it acquired from other providers.