NHBR About Town: Week of October 9, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of New England and NHBR honored Community Bridges in Concord with the Health Innovator Award for setting a strong example for employees around the significance of health and wellness. Pictured with the award are, from left, Community Bridges employees Michelle Powers, Caryn-Ann Ferriter, Sally Bowen, Nanette Desrochers, Amy Martel, Victoria Chapman, Li Sarkin-Crosby, Terri Warren, Sherry Harding, Bob Lethbridge, Shelley Crown, Melody Bjorkman, and Rose Sargent; and in the back row to the right are Jim Tollner, sales director of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care; Sharron McCarthy, NHBR publisher; and Becky Craigue, key accounts executive at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The value of all property in Manchester increased by almost half — 48% ‑ over the past five years, according to preliminary data released by city officials on Oct. 13 The valuations, compiled due to a citywide revaluation, add up to $23.09 billion. The current value of city properties is $15.56 billion, which was based on assessments made during the city's last revaluation.
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Anyone who has taken a transmission line or a wind farm through New Hampshire’s Site Evaluation Committee knows the process is long, expensive and can be fraught with complication.
Artificial intelligence has moved from pilot project to daily practice inside many HR departments.
When Richard “Dick” Levy’s wife, Susan, received a terminal diagnosis of a progressive brain disorder a decade ago, he became her primary caregiver. Doctors estimated Susan had between three and five years left to live.
Interest rates affect nearly every business decision — from expansion plans to asset acquisition to operational budgeting.
More than 20 years ago as a senior at Saint Anselm College, I found my way into a political advertising seminar held at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics.
New Hampshire is a remarkable place. We go first in the presidential primary. Our citizen legislature sends people to Concord who hold day jobs and show up anyway.