The National Retail Federation predicts holiday spending will increase 2.5% to 3.5% this year

United Way study calls for business engagement

NH ski resorts kick off season with a cold snap and some fresh powder

The Naloxone HCI Auto-injector from Pirouette Medical, based in Portsmouth, has won the title of the NH Tech Alliance’s 2024 Product of the Year.

The biennial report analyzes the industry’s overall economic impact across the country and takes a deep dive into all 50 states offering state-by-state industry assessments and their innovation ecosystems.

Mayor Jay Ruais issued a statement Monday acknowledging the company’s impact in the city, where it has invested $50 million.

The national average score is 701 based on the Vantage-Score model, where good credit starts at 700. Experts recommend Americans strive for at least 750.

Almost a million dollars is headed to New Hampshire for conservation work in the Merrimack River watershed.

The project’s success was made possible through extensive coordination with local officials, residents, and businesses to minimize disruptions.

The owners of the North Conway ski area are trying to balance tradition with long-needed investment

Susan Cole, whose first introduction to real estate was as the daughter of a city assessor in Lebanon, is the 2025 president of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors (NHAR).

The rise in organizing means employers might want to get to know their workers better

Estate planning with carried interest

The economy added 227,000 jobs in November, making for a strong jobs report despite a slight increase in the unemployment rate.

Many investors care deeply about giving back to their communities, and they often do so through traditional monetary gifts.

Charting ‘progress’ over the past 75 years

Enthusiasm among housing advocates is high for moving the needle forward to increase the residential supply throughout New Hampshire.

The Business & Industry Association is the New Hampshire affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers and statewide chamber of commerce.

When looking to build or renovate your home or office, looking at emerging trends can inspire a project with long-term utility and timeless style.

Last year, a homeless shelter in Portsmouth called Cross Roads House received a little over $65,000 in donations from charitable gaming, while the NH Coalition to End Homelessness brought in about $39,000.

Collaborate with one of NH’s largest nonprofits, as featured in NH Business Review’s 2024 Book of Lists.

Exeter Fire Chief Justin Pizon told the Select Board on Monday, Dec. 9, that Plaistow Fire Chief Chris Knutsen is leading an initiative to organize a mutual aid group of first responders along Route 125.

The proposal would allow Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, a subsidiary of Dartmouth Health, to take over Hampstead Hospital, and includes a lease agreement for at least seven years.

Report says it should be legal for telehealth providers to prescribe certain medications for mental health and substance use.

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1. In October, Manchester restaurant Mr. Mac’s held its annual Mac Gives Back fundraiser, donating $1,000 each to the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester, shown, and the Manchester Police Athletic League in early November.