New Hampshire Business Review - Oct. 6, 2023

October 6, 2023

New Swanzey storage proposal draws concerns

Hunter Oberst/Keene Sentinel,

The Swanzey Planning Board opened the matter for public comment on the site plan at its Sept. 14 meeting, and it’s scheduled to continue.

(Opinion) The effectiveness of DEI in diverse industries

Deo Mwano,

Successful diversity, equity and inclusion work effectiveness in diverse industries requires more than theoretical understanding.

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NH Food Bank, DHHS to increase SNAP enrollment statewide

NH Business Review Staff,

The NH Food Bank has partnered with the state's Department of Health and Human Services to help increase SNAP enrollment across the Granite State.

Has anybody ever wanted to pay you for a wrong answer?

Ron Bourque,

Verifying information before making a decision can help you avoid commonplace errors

Sherry Young stands out among NH attorneys

Rick Fabrizio,

Attorney Sherilyn Burnett “Sherry” Young of Rath Young and Pignatelli has stood out for decades as one of the best lawyers in New Hampshire.

General Sullivan Bridge removal set back

Michael Kitch,

Bids opened for bridge replacement estimated at $34.8 million

Officials say any federal shutdown will hurt NH more the longer it goes

Josh Rogers -NH Public Radio,

Essential workers to work without pay or furloughed if no deal reached

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Bill Binnie says he's bidding in McIntyre auction as deadline nears

Jeff McMenemy-Portsmouth Herald,

Carlisle Capital Corp. president aims to 'work with the city' to determine next steps

Amazon now owns clinic serving Dartmouth College employees

Nora Doyle-Burr -Valley News,

Dartmouth Health Connect is now One Medical in new acquisition

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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.

‘A life of meaning’

Joshua Greenwald, owner broker of the Greenwald Realty Group, is the new president of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors.

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Home prices, while moderating in November, still reflect ‘upward rise’ trend

While the median price of a single-family home in New Hampshire declined again in November, don’t assume it’s a trend toward greater affordability. More likely, according to Susan Cole, president of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors (NHAR), it’s because of seasonal trends in this region.

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Q&A with the Executive director of the NH Lottery and Gaming Commission Charlie McIntyre

‘What I learned is if we wanted to have a product or a program in New Hampshire that was successful, it had to mirror the illegal product, because if it was too greedy, if it was…

NH employers may lower health costs by supporting better health for employees

Diabetes costs the U.S. economy approximately $413 billion annually, including more than $106 billion in lost productivity.

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Report: NH’s caregivers need support

A new report from the AARP concludes there’s an urgent need to support the tens of thousands of New Hampshire residents who serve as caregivers to people close to them.

Support our Afghan neighbors; reject the administration’s threats

The State Department and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) have stopped processing visas for Afghans and slowed or halted issuing “green cards” to refugees, the documents granting refugees permanent resident status in the United States and the ability to seek employment.