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Pandemic aid lessened food insecurity in NH
The U.S. Department of Agriculture surveys households each year to understand the prevalence of food insecurity across the nation.

Where they stand
NH Business Review asked the major party candidates running this year for four key offices — the U.S. Senate,...

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Recent reports document state’s struggle with home affordability
The NHAR report for September showed the affordability index statewide was 69 for a single-family house, an all-time low; it was 87 for a residential condo.

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In school-funding challenge, plaintiffs seek state property tax injunction
The Department of Revenue Administration has announced that the SWEPT rate for the next fiscal year would be $1.44 per $1,000 of assessed value.

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New Hampshire bankruptcies rose in September
The 62 bankruptcies recorded in September matches the number filed in August, but it was 30 percent higher than the 48 filed in September 2021.

Antioch University announces plans to move to downtown Keene
The two-story building, planned to be built on Winchester Street, will replace two Keene State residence halls — Monadnock and Randall — that are no longer in use, officials said.

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THE BOTTOM LINE
Vapotherm, the medical equipment manufacturer in Exeter, earlier this month received a delisting warning from the New York Stock Exchange for not meeting capital and equity requirements,...

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ABOUT TOWN
1. The Bedford Department of Public Works has received full accreditation by the American Public Works Association (APWA),...

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Workplace mental health
While providing access to services and resources for mental health disorders is a key issue, so is promoting mental wellness at the systems level.

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What federal marijuana pardons could mean for NH
In the wake of President Biden’s announcement of pardons for federal marijuana possession convictions,...

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More election misimpressions
There is a lot of focus on elections and election law right now. The reasons seem to be simple and complex at the same time.

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Advocates, utilities grapple with PUC investigatory powers
The move is meant to address concerns that the body is not collaborative and indicates a new direction for the court-like entity.

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Hiring people in recovery
Many New Hampshire businesses have been able to find new employees and retain existing employees by supporting the recovery community,...

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More students turn to gap years before college
Most students plan for college during high school, and few expect to take a year off. But since the pandemic hit in 2020,...

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Preparing for the unexpected
We have discovered over the years that one of the more interesting aspects of our profession is how folks, often unintentionally,...

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Community Behavioral Health Association marks 20 years
CBHA was established because there was no other statewide organization in New Hampshire in 2002 with both a mission and a vision that aligned with the unique needs of those with mental disorders and addiction challenges.

Access to a critical youth program is at risk
Amoskeag Health is a federally qualified health center serving 14,163 patients and 5,259 children and employing 190 dedicated employees.

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Lying continues to distort today’s politics
Growing up, our parents told us not to lie. Lying is the subject of the eighth of the 10 commandments in the Christian faith we hear so many politicians espousing.

Electric rates are spiking. Do renewables help or hurt?
On one side, bipartisan majorities in the State House and Senate have sought to increase net metering so that solar and other homegrown renewables can compete with fossil fuels.

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In-person event planning makes a ‘lasting impression’
Indeed it does after nearly two years of going with solely virtual meeting events.

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POWERED BY Women
NH Business Review proudly presents our fifth annual Powered by Women conference, an inspiring event that will showcase the drive, conviction and persistence of women leaders in the Granite State.

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SERVICE CREDIT UNION’S MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Fighting Cybercrime
More than 2,000 years ago, the messages that Julius Caesar sent to his generals as they fought battles across the Roman Empire were encrypted.

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Conference sees potential offshore wind benefits for NH
Representing utilities and consumers included at the Offshore Wind Summit, were, from left: Julia Bovey,...

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How businesses can cut their electric bills
Sharp increases in electric rates and costs are suddenly showing up on monthly utility bills across New Hampshire.

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Transmission capacity is key to meeting climate goals
On Aug. 16, coming on the heels of the bipartisan federal CHIPS and Science Act and the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,...

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Wood pellets may be scarcer, and more costly, this winter
“There is quite a bit available right now but with the ongoing situation, there might be a rude awakening. …

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Alternative energy sources can make a difference
With energy prices soaring from the weight of inflation and lack of supply and demand fueled by global events like the War in Ukraine,...

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NH Realtor of Year seeks focus on affordable housing
From spinning his wheels to this achievement after a mere seven years as a Realtor, Ware credits his wife and now business partner Lynne.

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A landlord’s eye view of real estate market, tenants
In 1991, the year the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. took over five of New Hampshire’s largest banks, he bought 136- 142 Orange St.,...

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Q&A INTERVIEW
Flo Nicolas is a technology lawyer and founder and CEO of CheapCheep, a social platform for bargain hunters. She also hosts the local TV show “Get Tech Smart.”

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THE LATEST
The event will feature live and silent auctions, raffles and door prizes, refreshments and music.

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Ryan Gadow named COO of Granite YMCA
The Granite YMCA has hired Ryan Gadow, a longtime employee of YMCAs nationwide, as its new chief operating officer.

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FLOTSAM&JETSAM
Judging by the number of times GOP US Senate wannabe Don Bolduc shifts the shapes of his campaign assertions — from his yes-no,...
