New Hampshire Business Review - November 19, 2021

November 18, 2021

Jeff Feingold

Art as a downtown magnet

Tricia Soule

Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is helping the city reinvent itself

Outdoor industry a ‘significant driver’ of New Hampshire's economy

David Brooks-Concord Monitor,

But despite jumps in participation, job loss during Covid topped 20%

Electric Meters In A Row Measuring Power Use. Electricity Consumption Concept.

PUC rejects energy-efficiency plan

Amanda Gokee-New Hampshire Bulletin,

Commission says it would place ‘an enormous burden on ratepayers’

How federal funds will bolster infrastructure in New Hampshire

Amanda Gokee-New Hampshire Bulletin,

$1.1 billion earmarked for highway repair

Planet Fitness reports healthy jump in revenues for third quarter

Bob Sanders,

Net income for the period rose 46 percent from last year

Denron, J. Lawrence Hall join forces in major mechanical contractor merger

Jeff Feingold,

‘Merger of equals’ creates largest firm of its kind in NH

Business Legal Document Concept : Pen And Glasses On A Lease Agreement Form. Lease Agreement Is A Contract Between A Lessor And A Lessee That Allow Lessee Rights To Use Of A Property Owned By Lessor

New Hampshire landlords, tenants have a new way to resolve housing disputes

Casey McDermott-NH Public Radio,

State launches mediation system to avoid evictions

New Hampshire small business owners gaining confidence, but still leery

Jeff Feingold,

In SBDC survey, many report financial improvements, but supply chain, workforce issues remain concerns

Sturm, Ruger defies industry slowdown with strong third quarter

Bob Sanders,

Gunmaker reports 22 percent increase in sales

Claims of widespread voter fraud in New Hampshire lack any specific examples

Rick Green-Granite State News Collaborative,

Despite charges by several Republicans, no concrete instances exist

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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.