New Hampshire Business Review - Oct. 3, 2025

October 2, 2025

NH’s coastal economy is short on miles, long on opportunity

For NH Business Review,

Beyond beaches and seafood, NH’s 18-mile coast powers a thriving economy with tourism, marine industries, innovation, and global trade.

It's time to review your benefits

Katie Geery,

Things to consider this open enrollment season

Why does an obscure California law apply to your website?

Cameron G. Shilling,

CA lawyers are suing businesses under CIPA for using tracking tools like Meta Pixel & Google Analytics. Learn steps to reduce risk and protect your site.

The Bottom Line: Boeing, U.S. Economy and Starbucks

NH Business Review Staff,

A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide

Trump administration sues NH, seven other states over voter files

Ethan Dewitt-New Hampshire Bulletin,

The Trump administration’s Department of Justice is suing New Hampshire Secretary of State Dave Scanlan, arguing he is illegally withholding the state’s voter file from federal officials.

White River Junction VA Medical Center unveils $16M renovation

Contributed to NH Business Review,

The Veterans Affairs Healthcare System celebrated the completion of a $16 million, 24,000-square-foot renovation of a medical surgical unit at the White River Junction VA Medical Center. The upgrade aims to provide accessible, modern health care for veterans, and make…

Close Up Of Workers Compensation Claim Form With Pen

NH Supreme Court decision clarifies workers’ comp. death benefits

Contributed to NH Business Review,

The NH Supreme Court ruled a firefighter’s spouse may file an independent workers’ comp death benefits claim, even if the worker’s own claim was denied.

New Hampshire households’ financial well-being remained stable in 2024

NH Fiscal Policy Institute,

The Granite State’s lack of median household income growth paired with the rising cost of living may have contributed to stable poverty rates between 2023 and 2024.

Stepping up for a friend

Mike Cote,

Sheehan Phinney sets $25,000 goal for cancer research in memory of late COO Paul Voegelin

Salute Military Veterans Campus Ribbon Cutting 75

New Easterseals Campus is a victory for veterans

Mike Cote,

Easterseals Military & Veterans Campus includes affordable housing, a conference center and a hub for nonprofits

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The Bottom Line: Planet Fitness, White Mountains Partners and Albany International

A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide

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.