New Hampshire Business Review - September 10, 2021

September 8, 2021

Q&A with Developer Rusty McLear

At age 74, and two years after he and his partners sold four hotels and other properties along Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith for more than $25 million, developer Rusty McLear is busier than ever

End to eviction moratorium elevates importance of aid

Ethan Dewitt-Concord Monitor

So far, NH has distributed $38m of the $200m in federal funds available

How to protect your identity

Bob Bonfiglio

Alarmingly, 10% of U.S. adults report being a victim of identity theft since the onset of Covid-19

‘A prime target’: NH’s cybersecurity problem

Amanda Gokee-New Hampshire Bulletin

As criminals grow more sophisticated, vulnerability grows

What is IOLTA and how does it work?

Scott Merrill/Business NH

The Interest On Lawyers Trust Accounts program helps fund civil legal services

Sununu signs some police reform bills into law

Jenny Whidden-Granite State News Collaborative

But some goals of state accountability commission remain unaddressed

Business Insurance: Evaluating risk, protecting your assets

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nderstanding and building an insurance policy for your business can be complicated and time consuming, but it is a vital part of making sure you’re prepared for the unexpected

A harsher landscape for tenants

Sonya Bellafant

Supreme Court action on eviction ban has created confusion, anxiety

Carried interest proposal is a problem for NH

Carl Amos Johnson

Measure in federal budget package poses a threat to private capital

A leader’s priority list

Doug Teschner

Writing things down clarifies what’s important

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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.