New Hampshire Business Review - Sept. 27, 2019

September 27, 2019

Q&A with UNH President James Dean

Jeff Feingold,

As the New Hampshire’s flagship university, ‘we need to make sure that we're aligned with the needs of the state. I think people will be pleasantly surprised that we mostly are.’

Where have all the children gone?

Russ Thibeault,

Debunking the new housing-school costs myth

Pete and Gerry’s takes on the FDA

NH Business Review Staff,

By partnering with over 120 small family farms, Pete and Gerry’s — a third-generation family-owned organic and free-range egg producer in Monroe — is able to provide Certified Humane eggs to…

Beyond the vetoes

Bob Sanders,

Plenty of bills became law in 2019, and here are some key ones

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

NH Business Review Staff,

Peabody & Smith, Bretton Woods Vacations announce affiliation … and more

Tourism promotion, ‘sunny day fund’ cut in budget compromise

Bob Sanders,

But affordable housing fund, other programs remain intact

Ex-NH insurance commissioner joins board of firm facing actions in 4 states

Jeff Feingold,

Complaints filed over Atlanta-based company's faith-based health program

New laws set stage for NH’s possible transportation future

Bob Sanders,

Measures pave the way for commuter rail study, autonomous vehicle testing

New Hampshire still isn’t over the hemp hump

Bob Sanders,

The agricultural product is now legal to grow in the state, but the federal government has the last word

New Hampshire wins federal export assistance grant

Jeff Feingold,

Over $321,000 aimed at giving small businesses trade help

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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

Business and event happenings around the state of NH

The Latest: Week of March 27, 2026

The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community

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.