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…
The stress of providing unpaid care at home to a loved one often spills over into the workplace, and New Hampshire is no exception: nearly one-third of Granite State adults have provided unpaid care to an adult relative or friend…
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…
Canterbury native Kate Luczko is project manager at New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility, and since May has also served as executive director of Stay Work Play, a statewide nonprofit that evolved out of the governor's task force to encourage…
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…
As founder and owner of the Manchester printing brokerage, Lisa Landry says Print Savvy is an extension of a client's own desktop.Augmenting the company's services, Landry has created a sister entity, Savvy Workshop, which offers marketing communications and promotions and…
State Labor Commissioner George Copadis, a prominent member of the Greek Orthodox Church in Manchester, is known for handing out his baklava to politicians of all persuasions. He was originally appointed by then-Gov. Craig Benson, a Republican, in 2004 and…
Multigenerational differences in the workplace might be most obvious on "Casual Fridays," when some employees walk around the office in flip-flops and cargo shorts while others cringe at the thought of even loosening their tie. In fact, because there are…
For its long history of environmental stewardship, Bennington-based Monadnock Paper Mills Inc. was recently presented with the 2010 Greenerpalooza Award as part of the Greenerpalooza III festivities at the Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion. On hand at the event to honor…
Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen, left, shares a backstage hello with Steve Boucher, communications and legislative director for the state Department of Resources and Economic Development and NHBR Network blogger, at a recent show at the Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion.More…
If you said Carol Sheehan, owner of Manchester's Red Arrow Diner, was a "daddy's girl," you'd be right -- and also very wrong.In 1987, when she was in her early 20s, Sheehan embarked on a journey with her father George…
