Connecticut-based People's United Bank had purchased the Vermont-based parent company of Ocean Bank in early 2008, retiring the Ocean brand this past July.Ocean, the former Maine-based bank which had roots stretching back to 1854, had itself replaced the name of…

Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Credit Union League have announced the launch of the 2011 Make-A-Wish Calendar Raffle. The nonprofit grants the wishes of seriously ill children and their families. Taking part in the announcement were,…

There is no doubt that the Green Launching Pad has taken off. But with five early-stage companies chosen to receive intense assistance, the question is how successful will the innovative program be in helping small alternative energy companies make it…

Marcus Hurn has been a New Hampshire attorney for 33 years and a professor at Franklin Pierce Law Center, now the University of New Hampshire School of Law, for 30 of those years. Here he shares some of his thinking…

Members First Credit Union in Manchester has helped raise money for Honor Flight New England, which transports American veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit and reflect at their national war memorials. Pictured at the campaign's kick-off were, from left, Bernie…

As their last official appearance as Dover's 2010 Citizens of the Year, Donna and Phil Rinaldi rode in the city's recent holiday parade. The Rinaldis, owners of Dover Secretarial Services, were chosen for the honor for their tireless volunteer efforts…

Mike Wolfe co-hosts the History Channel's "American Pickers," one of the most watched shows on cable TV.Combing through other people's junk has been Wolfe's passion since he was 4 years old, and along with partner Frank Fritz, Wolfe travels through…

For people taking multiple prescription drugs and juggling prescriptions from different pharmacies and doctors, being an effective medication manager can be a daunting task. But the fact remains that equipping employees with the tools to successfully manage their medications is…

Randy Roody, chair of the Southern New Hampshire Chapter of SCORE, right, has recently honored counselor Bob Stanley, of Bow, left, with a Gold Member Award at its annual Christmas luncheon at the Manchester Country Club in recognition of his…

Why do consumers act as they do? It's a question that drives RKM Research and Communications in Portsmouth. Since 1997, the firm has conducted more than 1,200 market research studies for a diverse national client base.Founded by Kelly Myers and…

Presented by MVP Health Care, NHBR's 2010 Health Care Forum, held Oct. 6 at Southern New Hampshire University, discussed what's currently working in health care, what's not, and what's on the horizon that could impact businesses and consumers. More than…

‘Wonder Women’ Leah McCaughy, left, and Katie Kobe participated in the Fifth Annual CHaD Hero run benefiting the children’s hospital. Over 1,875 runners and walkers participated and raised more than $434,000. (Photo by Mark Washburn)More photosSubmit items for About Town…

Jack Ruderman heads the Public Utilities Commission's Sustainable Energy Division, which gives out millions of dollars each year for energy programs.Q. Outline the type of funds you oversee.A. The renewable energy fund is an offshoot of the state's renewable portfolio…

A ceremony was held earlier this month to present Tracy Beane, human resources program manager at Stonyfield Farm Yogurt in Londonderry, second from left, with the Health Innovator Award, a partnership of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and NHBR that recognizes…

Former Red Sox great Rico Petrocelli joined the Merrimack Chamber of Commerce at its 23rd Annual Golf Tournament held recently at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua. A portion of the proceeds from the event were donated to the Kids…