New Hampshire Business Review - Oct. 20, 2023

October 20, 2023

Jeff Feingold

Freight railroad awarded $9.6m to upgrade rail lines

Michael Kitch,

Funds from the Federal Railroad Administration used to enhance the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad

Economist tells NH real estate brokers: more supply and buyers are coming

Paul Briand,

The big 'if' remains whether mortgage interest rates will start to decrease

Berlin and Gorham seek intervenor status in hydroelectric facilities re-licensing

Barbara Tetreault -The Berlin Sun,

Communities have requested clarification on matters of safety, access and recreational opportunities surrounding sites

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Manchester looking to launch Spanish-English immersion program next fall

Gabriela Lozada-NH Public Radio,

Program would offer classes in two languages with balanced curriculum

Initiative highlights efforts to recruit, retain health care workers in NH

Melissa Russell/The Keene Sentinel,

HealthForce NH is a new information hub to attract providers to state long-term

NH attorney general signs on to Amazon suit

Laconia Daily Sun Staff,

Amazon's illegal, monopolized power over small businesses at center of lawsuit

Golf is significant driver to NH outdoor economy

Paul Briand,

NH Golf Association survey underway to assess the sport's impact on the state's economy

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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.