New Hampshire Business Review - Oct. 21, 2022

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NH seeks $6.4 million in Covid relief money to build up court access services

Ethan Dewitt-New Hampshire Bulletin,

Money would help expand services to those affected by Covid using the court system

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U.S. Labor Department seeks to revise rule on independent contractors

Jeff Feingold,

Change would rescind 2021 worker classification rule

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Does E-ZPass have security vulnerability?

Thomas P. Caldwell-The Laconia Daily Sun,

Alton risk analyst says he sees possibility of account compromises

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NYSE warns Vapotherm of delisting

Bob Sanders,

Exeter medical equipment maker notified as stock price continues to plummet

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Emergency rental assistance program has helped thousands of Granite Staters

Rick Green -The Keene Sentinel,

With funding set to expire in 2025, demand for help is on the rise

Home Affordability

Recent reports document New Hampshire’s struggle with home affordability

Paul Briand,

Index reaches an all-time low for state as buying climate chills

What’s the value of rooftop solar panels? A new study is helping NH find out

Mara Hoplamazian-NH Public Radio,

Report seen as a bid ‘to rest the argument that there is an unreasonable amount of cost-shifting going on here’

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NH communities receive $17.8 million to boost wastewater, drinking water infrastructure

Jeff Feingold,

ARPA grants and state revolving loan fund aid goes to 16 municipalities

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People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH

NH Business Review Staff,

Major New Hampshire housing forums set, Derryfield School project begins … and more

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Signs of housing market slowdown becoming reality in New Hampshire

Bob Sanders,

With interest rates rising, homes remain on market longer – but median price is still up

More news from NHBR:

Several Real Estate Signs During Spring.

Where does home affordability go from here?

Index of affordability in New Hampshire tied for poorest showing in 2025

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(Opinion) Only trained surgeons should perform eye surgery

New Hampshire should insist that its citizens receive surgery from properly trained surgeons by asking legislators to reject HB 349

Jesse Lore

Cutting pennies from businesses while gutting NH’s future is bad policy

HB 155 would cut the Business Enterprise Tax by 0.05%. On paper, that sounds “pro-business.” In reality, it’s a distraction that saves most businesses pennies while pulling an estimated $23 million out of an already strained state budget, says small business owner Jesse Lore.

Tough times ahead for many NH families

As 2025 comes to an end, many Granite Staters are feeling the same things. Groceries cost more. Housing costs and property taxes are up. Health care is harder to afford and access.

Reber Utley

The keys to collaboration

How to build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem

William Fleming

Understanding the new tax legislation

Achieving financial independence — that is, living comfortably while knowing your money will last — is a goal shared by many.

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Real estate tax considerations in New Hampshire

Real estate transactions in New Hampshire invariably carry tax consequences. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or advisor, thoughtful tax planning is critical to preserving value and avoiding costly missteps.

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NH needs a workforce farm system

Since 2020, our research team at the University of New Hampshire — the New Hampshire Youth Retention Initiative (YRI) — has been studying how young people view the Granite State as a place to live, learn and work.

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Addressing health care affordability in New Hampshire

The people of New Hampshire are facing unprecedented economic challenges — no one has been spared from rising grocery bills, increased rent and utility costs, and even higher car insurance premiums.