Saying ‘I do’ to higher costs
According to theknot.com, the online source for all things matrimonial, weddings are a $100 billion industry in the United States,...

Portsmouth firm perfects a smarter dog collar
The aha moment for Anderton, a Seacoastbased entrepreneur who has been involved in several tech companies over the years,...

Net metering, community power measures go into effect
New Hampshire municipalities can now net meter up to 5 megawatts of power, thanks to a new law that went into effect on Oct. 25.

Exec Council OKs contract to market former Laconia State School site
In the meantime, the council adopted a nonbinding request from Councilor Joe Kenney that regional planning and Laconia city officials be consulted and kept up to date on the sale and development of property.

NH BUSINESS REVIEW
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Derry robotics firm’s parent mired in global patent fight
AutoStore Systems Inc., a Derry company that sells logistical robotic systems for warehouses and whose Norwegian parent launched a $1.8 billion initial public offering in Oslo on Oct. 25,...

Gorham paper mill rents boilers to resume tissue production, take on order backlog
Production had to be halted for an estimated three-and-a-half weeks when the mill’s 1920sera boilers failed to pass a third-party safety inspection,...

DURHAM
DURHAM: The University System of New Hampshire is planning to decrease its retirement contributions and lower benefits for many of its full-time staff as it looks to reduce system-wide spending by $17 million.

TAKE 5
Fifty-one percent of senior managers are looking to hire talent in new permanent positions, with 48 percent of managers offering signing bonuses to incentivize new talent..

Mixing art and medicine to fight healthcare workers’ stress
The results of the program will be assessed by a focus group of clinical and administrative staff, who will study the effectiveness and interest of different video experiences,...

Housing market shows signs of cooling, but it’s all relative
Once again, those homes sold for more than the asking price, but at a 1.8 percent margin, compared to a 4.4 percent margin in June.

THE BOTTOM LINE
General Electric Co., which operates a jet engine plant in Hooksett where it employs almost 1,000 people,...

ABOUT TOWN
1. 603 Diversity magazine celebrated the launch of its first issue last month with a party for special guests at the Palace Theatre in Manchester.

The congressional conundrum
Zeliff, who moved to New Hampshire to purchase and run the Christmas Farm Inn in Jackson and later was elected to three terms in the House before failing in an effort to become governor,...

NH’s supply chain nightmare
Consider his attempt to replace an ailing furnace built in Germany. The replacement was supposed to arrive in July but the supplier’s supplier couldn’t get parts, so it was shipped two weeks late.

Manchester agency’s efforts to promote vax questioned
In mid-October, GYK Antler, the Manchester marketing firm awarded nearly $1.3 million by the state to boost New Hampshire’s vaccination numbers,...

What Covid-19 has taught us
No doubt, Covid-19 has been tremendously destructive to our lives, society and economy. Although I wouldn’t wish it on anyone,...

Revitalizing meritocracy
Merit denotes goodness. It is a word synonymous with excellence, value and quality. We strive to live meritorious lives, because to do so brings happiness to others and distinction to ourselves.

PPP borrowers: Beware of whistleblowers
On Aug. 26, the DOJ announced that Seth Bernstein, owner of jet charter company JetReady, agreed to pay $287,055 to settle allegations that he misappropriated PPP loan proceeds.

How to boost holiday sales
The pandemic changed the holiday retail environment last year, with many New Hampshire businesses shifting their business to adjust to new safety protocols,...

FROM THE GROUND UP: Main Street Medical
When Main Street Medical opened its doors in Raymond on October 18, 2021, it brought a host of new medical providers to a community accustomed to having to travel for many healthcare services.

State’s tax structure is key to affordable housing
Affordable housing is a chronic problem for people and for many businesses when potential employees turn down job offers due to the short supply of housing and its expense.

Trouble looms if we don’t solve the housing crisis
There may not be a greater long-term threat to New Hampshire’s economy than the lack of a diversified housing stock. Employers are struggling to fill open positions and soon it will slow the overall economy.

Are your employees unregistered lobbyists?
Many large companies, a plethora of nonprofits and other tax-subsidized entities, trade associations and others have one or more registered lobbyists who are employees.

Children’s mental health: a state of emergency
On Oct. 19, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and other national organizations declared a state of emergency around the mental health of children, adolescents and their families.

Four ways to boost the impact of your charitable giving
One potentially more efficient way to maximize the value of your donation is to give appreciated stock directly to a charity.

Donating stock instead of cash to a nonprofit
Giving to charity is an important financial priority for many people. Most often, this takes the form of donating cash or material goods to a favorite nonprofit.

Key considerations when selling your business
When the time comes to sell your business, the choices you make and the preparation you undertake can help insure you the best possible return.

Facilities scramble as temp nurse wages skyrocket
Williams, president and CEO of the New Hampshire Health Care Association, said nursing homes and hospitals — desperate because of a shortage of licensed nurses...

Booster shot rollout skews state’s vaccine data
“One of the big concerns that I’ve had is that there hasn’t been any real uptake in the vaccination since the end of June,” said Mindi Messmer,...

North Country Healthcare loses staff due to vax mandate
Systemwide, North Country Healthcare saw 55 staff members leave due to the mandate, with seven having received partial vaccinations and who were on leave until they are fully vaccinated,...

Mental health providers say Anthem owes them thousands
Lacharite isn’t alone: NH-based Independent mental health providers say they have faced delays and errors in recent months in seeking reimbursement from Anthem after treating patients.

CALENDAR
Reserve your tickets today — this is an evening you won’t want to miss!.

Q&A INTERVIEW
While New Hampshire is not as diverse as many other states, it is rapidly becoming more so. Freelance writer and columnist Anthony Payton of Manchester is hoping that as the state continues to become more diverse,...

THE LATEST
Fabrizia Spirits’ full product line includes its signature Fabrizia Limoncello, Fabrizia Blood Orange Liqueur and a Limoncello crème liqueur called Crema di Limoncello...

Erik Barnes new general manager of Ragged Mtn.
Erik Barnes has been named general manager of the Ragged Mountain ski area in Danbury. Barnes succeeds Jay Gamble, who recently became general manager at Wintergreen Resort in Virginia.

FLOTSAM&JETSAM
Apparently, the Energizer gubernatorial candidate, aka Ed Commish Frank Edelblut, just can’t stand it when he’s not in the news for a media cycle.