‘Name, image, likeness’ arrives at NH schools
Short for “name, image and likeness,” NIL refers to the ability of amateur athletes to receive endorsements and other forms of compensation as a result of their athletic fame.

Skepticism greets NH leave program
While a few other firms besides Robinson’s have signed on or are about to, there’s nothing more beyond interest — at least so far.

NH homes became even less affordable through 2022
While there are some signs of downward pressure on record-high prices, homes in New Hampshire were increasingly harder to afford through 2022.

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NH maple syrup production highest since 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that New Hampshire produced 167,000 gallons of maple syrup last year, a whopping 31 percent higher than 2021, which was a bad year due to weather.

U.S. attorney, AG hold community hate crime forums
The U.S. Attorney’s office and the attorney general’s office are teaming up to hold a series of forums focused on preventing hate crimes and bias incidents.

Foreclosure numbers start to tick upwards in NH
In its November report, New Hampshire Housing said that foreclosures in the state were up in 2022 as of the third quarter, but “about four times less than in 2019.”

New distribution center on target year-end completion
Construction is expected to be completed by the end of the year on an over 300,000-squarefoot distribution center on a 43-acre site in Merrimack.

CONCORD
CONCORD: New Hampshire’s unemployment rate for December 2022 rose a tenth of a percent from November, to 2.7 percent, according to the Department of Employment Security.

Carroll County reps working on sprinkler aid bill
Under the proposed bill, the owner of a qualifying structure that installed the systems would be able to apply for property tax relief for up to a five-year period.

Delaney picked for 1st Circuit Court of Appeals judgeship
He is being nominated to fill the seat of Jeff Howard, also a former New Hampshire AG, who retired as a full-time judge to take senior judicial status last year.

Fort Eddy Shopping Center sold in Concord
The 175,000-square-foot shopping center is fully leased and is the current home of multiple large stores and restaurants,...

TAKE5
640,000 new homes were sold nationwide, 5.8 percent above October 2022 but 15.3 percent lower than November 2021, when 756,000 new homes were sold,...

ABOUT TOWN
1. To help advocate for New Hampshire’s mental health services, Merrimack County Savings Bank donated $10,000...

THE BOTTOM LINE
The company said the planned acquisition will expand its nitinol raw material and component manufacturing capabilities.

NH’s illuminating tech scene
I was born and raised in the Granite State. After leaving to get my undergrad degree, I felt the pull to return home.

‘Business was always a way of serving people’
Their philosophy of conscious capitalism also embraces the responsible treatment of employees, humanity and the environment.

The voter confidence report
He named eight members to the committee, including me, and everyone hoped its report would be produced in early fall.

State crypto commission offers policy recommendations
Another key emphasis of the report was the need for educating the public — policymakers in particular — in order to craft policy that is both productive and protective.

Eyeing $120m in cuts, DH plans hiring freeze, job reviews
This review also will be required of job changes such as employee transfers, adjustments, promotions and filling positions after an employee leaves “for the foreseeable future.”

Lawmakers hear about state’s revenue sources
Lawmakers heard the latest on the state’s labor market, changing demographics, housing shortages, financial status and business climate.

Wireless tech predictions for 2023
This April will mark the 50th anniversary of the first cellphone call.

What impact might inflation have on your portfolio?
Inflation has been top of mind for many consumers, business owners and investors throughout 2022, and it remains central to our outlook for the coming year.

Child care central to success of NH businesses
Ask almost any business owner and they will tell you: One of the most pressing problems impeding their ability to recruit and retain a workforce is the lack of available and affordable child care.

The ingredients of Ukrainian businesses’ invincibility
Kyiv, early February 2022. Heavy congestion on the roads, dozens of business events, theatrical, musical premieres per day, huge lines in cafes and restaurants.

A fiscal earthquake with no adults present
We point out this legislative reality in the wake of a holiday season headline in The Boston Globe that caught our attention: An article on how our $31.

How racism hurts us all, including racists
Five months later, in April of last year, Chef Gerald Oriol makes a change to the downtown Nashua diner he owns.

Information roulette: using AI for legal compliance
Can AI accurately answer legal questions and draft employment documents, like non-solicitation agreements? It cannot — at least not with consistent accuracy.

When it’s time to divorce
There are about 80,000 active New Hampshire LLCs, and about 60,000 of them have only a single member. Of the remaining 20,000 LLCs, about 15,000 have only two members.

Pay transparency expansion
Bans on pay secrecy in the workplace have been around for years under the federal National Labor Relations Act and under many state laws, like those in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine.

Trademarks and free speech
Broadly speaking, a trademark is anything that is used to communicate where goods or services come from. The name of a restaurant is a trademark. So is the logo on a piece of clothing.

CPAs help navigate state and federal tax changes
As New Hampshire companies navigate their way through the upcoming tax season in 2023, they will encounter a myriad of changes at the state and federal level.

Answers to some of your most fundamental retirement questions
Most hard-working Americans dream about retirement, but the path to get there can be less than clear.

Towns hope for permanent retirement contribution
At the time, the offer was deemed necessary. The state had four separate pension fund systems, one each for teachers, firefighters, police and state employees.

CALENDAR
And most critically, come together in dynamic networking sessions that will truly drive revenue growth for your organization.

Q&A INTERVIEW
Since 2013, U.S. Performance Academy in Elkins, NH, has been providing online-based education for high-performing athletes in grades 6-12.

THE LATEST
Ricker has over 41 years of banking experience, most recently as executive vice president and chief lending officer at Millyard Bank in Nashua.

FLOTSAM&JETSAM
But it seems like freshman Rep. Jason Gerhard, R-Northfield/NH Liberty Alliance, just might win this session’s prize for sponsoring the most self-serving measure of the session.