New Hampshire Business Review - October 22 2010

Is New Hampshire business-friendly or not?

Whether New Hampshire's business-friendly climate is more myth than reality has become a heated point of contention in the gubernatorial race.In TV advertisements and debates, Republican John Stephen has repeatedly stated that the state has "the highest business tax rate…

Notes and comments on the election season

The general election campaign season is in full sway. Both radio and state television stations are flooded with near saturation advertising by candidates and special interest groups supporting or opposing candidates.Listening to all this static can be depressing, irritating and…

U.S. student loan proposal raises concerns

A U.S. Department of Education proposal that would match federal student loan borrowers with out-of-state lenders would a potential negative impact on New Hampshire students, according to the state's largest student loan provider.In July 2010, a measure was enacted that…

N.H. foreclosures fall in September

There were fewer foreclosures in September than August, but the numbers still remain higher than last year, according to the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority.The Housing Authority said there were 326 foreclosures reported in September -- a 20 percent decrease…

Wildcat to get new owner

Missouri-based Peak Resorts, owner of Attitash and Crotched Mountain in New Hampshire, says it is close to purchasing the Wildcat Mountain Ski Area in Pinkham Notch.Peak said it had entered into a purchase agreement with Wildcat's current owner, Pat Franchi.…

Education is key to manufacturing growth

In New Hampshire, manufacturing brings in four times as much revenue as tourism. Since 2003, manufacturing has grown almost three times faster than the state's economy as a whole.Surprised? How could this be when national trends point to the declining…