New Hampshire Business Review - Nov. 7, 2025

November 7, 2025

Q&A: Managing partner, Law Offices of Nicole M. Bluefort

Amanda Andrews, Mike Cote,

The Law Offices of Nicole Bluefort aims to fill a niche the attorney says is underserved in New Hampshire: serving people of color.

NHBR About Town: Week of November 7, 2025

Emily Reily,

Business and event happenings around the state of NH

The Latest: Week of November 7, 2025

Amanda Andrews,

The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community

Q&A: President of New Hampshire Hospital Association Steve Ahnen

Amanda Andrews, Mike Cote,

Learn more about Ahnen and how the association serves as the primary advocate for the Granite State’s acute care community and specialty hospitals

Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Esop Benefits Package. Tiny People Think About Investment To Corporate Company, Salary And Financial Bonus, Medical Service And Compensation Cartoon Vector Illustration

Is an ESOP the right exit strategy for your business?

David Nussbaum,

While ESOP transactions often deliver a fair market price, they can offer substantial tax benefits to the seller and to the company itself

Shared commercial kitchen opens in Salem

Jamie L. Costa/Eagle-Tribune,

The space can accommodate up to three chefs or bakers at one time, but business owners also have the option to reserve the space for themselves and employees for larger meal preps or functions as needed

Hospital Construction Project Blueprint With Labeled Investment Costs And Projected Growth, Real Estate And Healthcare Expansion In Realistic Picture.

NH’s built environment continues to evolve

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From health care campuses to historic renovations and infrastructure upgrades, New Hampshire’s built environment is evolving to meet new demands in sustainability, flexibility and growth

From the Ground Up: Saint Anselm College, Grappone Hall

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When Saint Anselm nursing students arrive for their first day of class, they now enter spaces that mirror where they’ll spend their future careers

(Opinion) Even in challenging times, NH’s mental health centers continue to deliver

Opinion,

Debate over heath care funding underscores the importance of their mission

(Opinion) Progress and momentum on housing reform

Opinion,

Housing remains the foremost issue, and additional steps are needed to address the cost and availability of housing in our state

More news from NHBR:

Workplace AI: The Simple Rules Everyone Must Learn

Practical tips to help you avoid the most common AI usage mistakes cybersecurity professionals see today

Compliance Framework Visualized: Checks And Balances Ensuring Data Security, Policies And Regulatory Adherence In Digital Operations.

Cybersecurity: A Strategic Lever for Business Value

Cybersecurity isn’t just a defensive measure; it’s a strategic asset that can significantly enhance enterprise value

Cybersecurity Breach Simulation With Red Team And Blue Team Tactics Enhancing Organizational Defense And Resilience

The 2025 Cybersecurity Reckoning: From Optional to Mandatory

Significant cyber events exposed the failure of fragmented security tools and established that point solutions can no longer protect against modern threats

Eat the Frog: Why It’s Time to Tackle CMMC Head-On

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) isn’t some distant regulatory cloud looming; it’s here, it’s already appearing in contract language

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But I Can’t Wear That Hat!

A phishing scam, ransomware attack or data breach can turn an ordinary Tuesday into a flat-out disaster if businesses avoid basic, consistent cyber care

AI Regulation Is Coming: What Should Businesses Be Doing Now?

For businesses in the United States, AI governance will soon become a compliance imperative, not just a best practice

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.