NHBR About Town: Week of February 27, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
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Linda Normandin will take over as the first woman president of Laconia Savings Bank when current President and CEO Bruce Clow steps down next Jan. 8.
In announcing that Normandin had been selected, Clow noted that she is “exceptionally well qualified. She has a strong educational background, has demonstrated excellent leadership skills, has the highest moral and ethical standards and is dedicated to the success of Laconia Savings Bank as an independent mutual organization.”
Normandin joined LSB in 1974 and is currently the bank’s senior executive vice president and chief operating officer.
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
A federal judge heard opening arguments Monday, February 9, in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a 2024 state law that requires first-time voters in New Hampshire to show proof of U.S. citizenship when they register.
What employers should know for the upcoming cap season
On February 11, 2026, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the largest enforcement settlement under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), resolving claims that The Walt Disney Company failed to adequately honor consumers’ opt-out rights — a core tenet of modern privacy law.
Our post-pandemic business environment has brought about myriad challenges that make cash flow forecasting much more difficult than it was five years ago. Many businesses are navigating supply chain challenges, volatile demand and lingering inflation — all key indicators of future cash flow.
For a long time, workplace wellness was viewed through a fairly narrow lens: reminders to schedule an annual physical, a blood pressure screening, maybe a gym reimbursement. Those efforts still matter. But “wellness” has expanded, because the way we work and live has changed.
What employers are getting wrong, and how to fix it before it becomes a claim
Collaboration can ensure the Granite State’s ski industry remains vibrant and resilient