New Hampshire Business Review - October-12 2018

October 12, 2018

NH Business Review Staff

Another reason to stress about stress

Phil Wyzik,

‘Mind the Workplace’ report has some eye-opening results

Surgeon general voices hope in NH opioid fight

NH Business Review Staff,

Overcoming ignorance, stigma is key in fighting addiction, he says

It’s time to modernize the Secretary of State’s office

Colin Van Ostern,

Businesses bear the brunt of services stuck in the ‘rotary phone era’

Q&A with NH Audubon President Doug Bechtel

Laurie Morrissey,

“Our resident expertise in birds and wildlife is probably the strongest” aspect of the NH Audubon, said President Doug Bechtel.

Five common Social Security questions answered

Bob Bonfiglio,

There’s no question that Social Security is a cornerstone of retirement income for many Americans. Yet, deciding when to take Social Security benefits is something that many people struggle with. If you are contemplating when to pull the trigger on…

Kelly v. Sununu: on business issues

NH Business Review Staff,

Gubernatorial candidates offer their stances in NHBR survey

Commission, city officials at odds over Laconia site

Michael Kitch,

‘Wellness village plan’ stirs concern over economic benefits

Report: Disparities persist for New Hampshire women

Jeff Feingold,

Women in New Hampshire face continued obstacles when it comes to opportunity and economic security, according to a newly released report from the NH Women’s Foundation. The report, “The Status of Women in New Hampshire,” is a compilation of 15…

New Hampshire’s labor union activity

Liisa Rajala,

With a low overall participation rate in NH, organized labor still tries to flex its muscles

Bankruptcy judge OKs sale of Brookstone

Bob Sanders,

$65 million deal reached after largest creditor agrees to relinquish debt

More news from NHBR:

ADUs, manufactured homes can help with NH housing crisis

Single-family and condominium alternatives, such as manufactured homes and accessory dwellings units (ADUs), could go a long way toward helping ease New Hampshire’s housing crisis. But those options can have some obstacles, according to participants in a forum.

Manchester to end up on the Monopoly board

Efforts are underway in Manchester to fashion a version of the iconic board game "Monopoly" into a Who's Who and What's What of New Hampshire's largest city.

NHBR About Town: Week of March 27, 2026

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The New England energy market

Rising demand, transmission constraints, and the push for regional solutions

Rugg family, Exeter settle land dispute

The Rugg family and the Town of Exeter have settled their long running land dispute, clearing the way for a developer to proceed with a housing development to be built on the Exeter-Newfields town line.

(Opinion) Novus Public Affairs’ 30-year anniversary: Paul Young’s meaningful mark on NH

For nearly six decades, Paul Young has been a constant, if often understated, presence in public and government affairs, both in New Hampshire and beyond. Since founding Novus Public Affairs in 1996, Young has helped shape how businesses, nonprofits and political leaders communicate and connect with the world around them, leaving a mark on the state that is hard to measure but easy to feel.

(Opinion) A legacy of impact: the McCourts’ gift to Great Bay Community College students

When Emerson McCourt passed away in 2006, he left behind an extensive tool collection, meticulous instructions and a commitment to Great Bay Community College (GBCC) students that continues today.