Childhood obesity remains one of the biggest health challenges facing this state, with nearly one-third of children in New Hampshire obese or overweight - a condition putting them at risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, cancer and other chronic diseases.The…
Let's put it this way: race track magnate and car dealer megastar Bruton Smith does not exactly top anyone's list of sensitive males, or sensitive car dealers, for that matter.Smith's Speedway Motorsports Inc. owns the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in…
Competing effectively in today’s market and in most industries requires a strategic approach to assessing and addressing the competitive landscape. While feature matching and differentiators may work for certain products — think printers or even many cameras — most products…
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to get out of bed and quickly get ready for a fun-filled weekend? Career motivation works much the same way. Ideally, you would choose a profession that you love, work toward a…
Diversity is an important part of running a successful business as well as to the culture of the workplace. If every employee were good at only one aspect of the business, the company would fail.One way that companies can improve…
The emergence of New Hampshire LLCs in recent years has made New Hampshire corporations essentially obsolete. For example, in 2009, almost seven New Hampshire LLCs were formed for every New Hampshire corporation. In the future, this trend is likely to…
There is an impression that old or historic buildings are not energy efficient, however, according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the average building constructed prior to 1920 is more energy efficient than one built from 1920 to 2000.Improving…
On a recent trip to Gloucester, Rockport and Newburyport in Massachusetts, the weather started out brilliantly, but nonetheless the crowds were light, there were no lines or waiting at the restaurants and the shops seemed quiet as well.Anecdotal reports said…
New Hampshire residents and business owners have a new online tool to help them navigate the expansive federal health-care reform law.The Endowment for Health has launched the EH Pilot, a one-stop shop for information on the new federal health law.The…
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.
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.
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Rising demand, transmission constraints, and the push for regional solutions
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.
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.
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.
UNH is home to the state’s largest school of nursing
