The most important thing about the Nov. 2 elections is that they're over. The close of campaign season means the politicking should stop and the real work of governing begin. We voters might think our job is done, but in…
Over the past 20 years, I have spent considerable time in some of the world's most beautiful countries, working as a tropical ecologist. In my travels I have seen the effects of forests destroyed and species threatened with extinction, all…
The day after the election, I saw a photograph of a huge wave on a Republican Web site. I soon realized: I've seen that same photo before. After a minute or so it came to me. That very same wave…
Up north, people live in the shadows of the White Mountains, biggest among which is Mount Washington. The mountain defines the landscape and culture, so much so that for over a hundred years businesses and organizations have used that name…
Will the sea change that has resulted in veto-proof Republican majorities in the state House and Senate next legislative session mean much to business in New Hampshire? That may seem like a stupid question, but the answer is complicated.Of course,…
Do a thousand of your words add up to the value of a clear picture?How well do you communicate in writing? Do you follow the fundamental rules of English or reason that if people can figure out what you're saying,…
Gen. George S. Patton once said, "Lead me, follow me or get out of the way." More than 50 years later, that famous quote takes on new meaning as we transform the way that modern workers both lead and follow.If…
Walking into the lobby of the building where my office is located, I passed a sign for a high-yield, two-year CD from the bank located on the ground floor.The rate being offered was for less than 1 percent, and I…
As executives continue to balance the twin challenges of growing their businesses while minimizing investments in additional key hires, the strategic consulting business continues to boom. Bringing in an outside hired-gun allows a team to have a fresh perspective and…
There has seen little to no nonresidential investment real estate activity over the past two to three years, but there have been a number of transactions in 2010 that may be the first signs that investors are back in the…
Single-family and condominium alternatives, such as manufactured homes and accessory dwellings units (ADUs), could go a long way toward helping ease New Hampshire’s housing crisis. But those options can have some obstacles, according to participants in a forum.
Efforts are underway in Manchester to fashion a version of the iconic board game "Monopoly" into a Who's Who and What's What of New Hampshire's largest city.
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Rising demand, transmission constraints, and the push for regional solutions
The Rugg family and the Town of Exeter have settled their long running land dispute, clearing the way for a developer to proceed with a housing development to be built on the Exeter-Newfields town line.
For nearly six decades, Paul Young has been a constant, if often understated, presence in public and government affairs, both in New Hampshire and beyond. Since founding Novus Public Affairs in 1996, Young has helped shape how businesses, nonprofits and political leaders communicate and connect with the world around them, leaving a mark on the state that is hard to measure but easy to feel.
When Emerson McCourt passed away in 2006, he left behind an extensive tool collection, meticulous instructions and a commitment to Great Bay Community College (GBCC) students that continues today.
UNH is home to the state’s largest school of nursing
