Facing a struggling economy
Latest data shows median income fell behind inflation, tax credit expirations, increased poverty

By the numbers: How NH benefits from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Seacoast Shipyard Association report details how PNS is a strong economic driver for state

Studies show gig workers less emotionally invested than full-time employees
The researchers suggest that more research is needed in this area as companies and employees shift their work style and create new work arrangements.

General Sullivan Bridge removal hits setback
Bids opened for bridge replacement estimated at $34.8 million

NH BUSINESS REVIEW
.

NEW HAMPSHIRE GROUP
.

NH Food Bank, DHHS to increase SNAP enrollment statewide
SNAP is a federal program designed to fight food insecurity by providing funds to lower income families to use for food purchases.

New Swanzey storage proposal draws concerns
The 3-acre lot would house the existing All Purpose Storage, a fenced ministorage facility consisting of three-6,554 square-foot self-storage buildings.

IN BRIEF
OSSIPEE: Horizons Engineering Inc. — a civil and structural engineering, land surveying and environmental consulting firm — has acquired Land Technical Service Corp. (Land Tech).

TAKE 5
Americans (55%) say there are too few women in top executive business positions, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.

ESG suit dismissed by federal judge
Since then, nearly 20 states, all governed by Republican majorities, have enacted more than 40 laws to prohibit or penalize financial firms that apply ESG criteria to their investment decisions.

CMC negotiating with HCA Healthcare to explore partnership
The release also included a statement from Bishop Peter Libasci.

THE BOTTOM LINE
CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP ANNOUNCES $50B SUSTAINABLE FINANCE TARGET

Gimme shelter
Winter emergency shelter construction on Pleasant Street continues as winter approaches

New voting machines for NH
New devices now certified for 2024 election

Get to know designer Matthew Mead
Author, designer, photographer and entertaining expert Matthew Mead is one of the original influencers.

Down to Business Primary Edition: Doug Burgum
North Dakota governor pans Biden push for electric vehicles

Amazon now owns clinic serving Dartmouth College employees
Dartmouth Health Connect is now One Medical in new acquisition

Sherry Young stands out among NH attorneys
Co-founder of Rath Young and Pignatelli will receive BIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Has anybody ever wanted to pay you for a wrong answer?
Verifying information before making a decision can help you avoid commonplace errors

Schools should cultivate sense of belonging every day
The “belonging case” argument requires thinking about diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in education at all levels and stages.

The effectiveness of DEI in diverse industries
Successful diversity equity and inclusion work requires more than theoretical understanding; it demands the practical application of concepts within real-world systems and processes.

Workplace mental health: What do employees want?
While some of the data we gathered echoed what the workforce is saying nationally, all the ideas expressed are relevant to New Hampshire employers as we address our mental health crisis together.

Community banks can build on customer loyalty
William Callif provided a great perspective in NH Business Review on why New Hampshire community banks are doing well.

Industry leaders to be honored by NH Business Review
This year, NH Business Review marks the 21st anniversary of our Business Excellence Awards, which celebrate the initiative, creativity and tenacity of the Granite State’s business community.

Public defenders encourage students to join field
In rural and poor communities throughout New Hampshire, defendants will sometimes sit in jail for days or weeks at a time waiting to be assigned a lawyer because they can’t afford one.

Kennebunk doctor accused of overprescribing opioids seeks to dismiss case
Faced with multiple charges of overprescribing opioids to patients, a local doctor is seeking to have the case against her thrown out of court.

New Hampshire’s best business lawyers
This list was compiled by NH Business Review based on data collected in the publication, “The Best Lawyers in America® 2024.”

New Hampshire’s best business lawyers
This list was compiled by NH Business Review based on data collected in the publication, “The Best Lawyers in America® 2024.”

New Hampshire’s best business lawyers
This list was compiled by NH Business Review based on data collected in the publication, “The Best Lawyers in America® 2024.”

CALENDAR
NH INSURANCE DEPARTMENT’S 2023 ANNUAL HEARING ON PREMIUM RATES AND HEALTH CARE COST DRIVERS.

Q&A INTERVIEW
After a five-month shutdown, Seth Meyers returned to late night TV Oct. 2 after the striking Writers Guild of America brokered a deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

THE LATEST
Please send items for possible publication in The Latest to EDITOR@NHBR.COM Include a color photo if available.

ABOUT TOWN
1. In August, Service Credit Union held a grand-opening ceremony for its new branch in Concord, in the new shopping center at Merchants Way.

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP
.