Velcro Companies plans to consolidate textiles manufacturing from its Queen City site to its production facility in Somersworth but is committed to remaining in New Hampshire, the company said Monday. Velcro, which has operated in Manchester for nearly 70 years, is the only U.S. manufacturer of textile hook and loop fasteners.
ConvenientMD is trying to re-establish what it means to have a primary care physician — one that is accessible, that isn’t hurried by the stack of patients in the waiting room, that is focused on preventative care as much as continued care.
This article outlines key considerations for U.S.-based companies that offer lead-generation services — i.e., selling lists of contact information for use in marketing or direct outreach.
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Planning for the future, particularly as a business owner, requires more than a simple will. Our panelist of professionals explore the fundamentals of estate planning, from choosing between wills and trusts to preparing for incapacity and business succession. Their insights highlight how thoughtful planning can protect assets, reduce legal complications, maximize financial benefits and ensure your wishes are carried out for both family and business interests.
Workforce reductions are never easy. Whether driven by economic uncertainty, industry shifts or strategic restructuring, layoffs can be some of the most difficult decisions business leaders face. At the same time, workforce reductions carry legal obligations that are easy to overlook, particularly under state law. In New Hampshire, one of the most misunderstood of those obligations is the state’s WARN Act.
Workforce reductions are never easy. Whether driven by economic uncertainty, industry shifts or strategic restructuring, layoffs can be some of the most difficult decisions business leaders face. At the same time, workforce reductions carry legal obligations that are easy to overlook, particularly under state law. In New Hampshire, one of the most misunderstood of those obligations is the state’s WARN Act.
Nearly nine months after a controversial change to the Youth Development Center abuse claims process pushed the administrator from his job and stalled the proceedings for survivors, the fund now has a new leader.
It is likely that individual health is one of the core drivers of our economy and productivity. Seeing the potential value of employers investing in wellness may even seem straightforward. Trickier however, might be finding affordable and appealing ways to do this amid the tight margins and self-reliant cultures of agriculture and natural resources sectors.
Customers deserve transparency if you are using automation
A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide
NH Business Review's biweekly snapshot of business and industry statistics
Executive leadership from some of New Hampshire’s top life sciences companies gathered March 25 for New Hampshire Life Sciences’ (NHLS) third annual C-Suite Forum.
Bow is one step closer to installing a solar array on its capped landfill, a project that would reduce energy costs for municipal buildings.
Part of the complication of the New Hampshire real estate housing market lies in the fact that prices can vary from county to county
Brookline resident Christopher Stock works as safety director for Eversource NH
A gallon of gas has jumped about 25%
THE MARK STEBBINS COMMUNITY CENTER IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION ON THE CITY’S WEST SIDE
Life is good at Life is Good, the maker of “premium tees that radiate optimism and foster connection,” which served as host of the last Granite Outdoor economy series March 25
Leaders from the NH Center for Nonprofits shares insight into their recent "Nonprofits Get It Done for NH" campaign, what challenges the nonprofit industry is currently facing ... and more
New report shows the state's disproportionate reliance on property taxes, among the highest in the nation
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.
How employers address mental health in the workplace has a profound impact on employee well-being, company culture and the bottom line. This webinar will address the legal, ethical, clinical and practical considerations behind mental health in the workplace.
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.
Nine months after the office that handles disputes over access to public records was vacated, the state has yet to staff it.
First-time-participant M&T Bank cites community’s ‘strong relationships’
Two years ago, for the first time in more than a decade, the City of Berlin turned a page, beginning a new chapter energized by fresh leadership and renewed hope for a brighter future. In January 2024, Robert Cone, a Republican, was sworn in as mayor following a closely contested election that brought new energy and ideas to City Hall. His victory marked a clear moment of change for residents eager to see Berlin revitalized and thriving once again. Now serving his second term, Cone ran unopposed in what was long considered a Democratic stronghold, a powerful sign of growing confidence in his leadership.
On February 26, 2026, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division released a new notice of proposed rulemaking that would significantly revise the test used under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for determining independent contractor status, marking the third major change to the federal independent contractor rule in less than five years.
