A public health controversy
Debate centers around Rochester landfill permit

NH among highest in country for housing need
New report shows Granite State is fourth in the nation for lack of housing

Club moving ahead on Big Nansen ski jump rehab
The club has issued a request for qualifications for an engineering firm to evaluate and design the structural improvements to accommodate modern ski jumping.

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After Lewiston shootings, New Hampshire lawmakers divided on gun policy changes
The state does have a “yellow flag law” that’s meant to keep guns away from people who could harm themselves or others, with some limitations.

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Report shows $13m awarded to NH YDC victims
According to the report, 29 claims have now been paid out, totaling $13.4 million.

City’s arts and culture industry brought in $11M in FY22
According to the Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) study, Nashua’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $11.3 million during fiscal year 2022.

IN BRIEF
NASHUA: City Arts Nashua, a nonprofit volunteer arts organization, announced that it will cease operations at the end of the year after 20 years of service to the greater Nashua community.

TAKE 5
The Queen City has the second-highest ratio of tech employment opportunities, with 55 of every 1,000 occupations within the sector

UMass grads designing system to take humans out of recycling decisions
Off to one side of the UMass Campus Center sat a large gray cabinet, a bit bigger than a kitchen stove. On one side, a sign said “landfill.”

THE BOTTOM LINE
CITIZENS BUSINESS CONDITIONS INDEX FOR Q3

Millyard rising
‘ReGen Valley’ biotech effort selected as ‘Tech Hub’

NH biofabrication industry taking hold
Investor conference, federal ‘Tech Hub’ designation amps up interest in ARMI

Oh, for the good old days!
To win your market, reducing value and raising prices won’t bring success

Hanover comments on Mink Brook housing plan
Neighbors of proposed site criticize town officials for lack of communication, public transparency

Out-of-state employment laws
Take time to examine employment laws for remote employees who work in another state

The volatility of special education costs
Report shows that state, federal funding cover a fifth of services — taxpayers fund the rest

Elections are always coming soon
State races will decide the fate of 430 seats, including governor and Executive Council

We have a few questions for the presidential candidates
If President Biden did come to New Hampshire to argue for a second term, our members would have a number of questions for him.

NHSaves is back before the PUC
Energy-efficiency offerings could help Granite Staters save on energy in new three-year plan

Federal mandate for nursing staff ‘undermines access to care’
The Biden Administration cannot ask the impossible of New Hampshire nursing homes — by many metrics the nation’s best.

Reduce Obesity Act can improve quality of life
Due to their popularity and effectiveness, anti-obesity medications (AOMs) have recently seen increased visibility in the media and public discourse.

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

Recruitment and retention is an ongoing battle
New Hampshire businesses know they have to fight a pitched battle to recruit topnotch talent, head off potential labor shortages, and retain their most coveted and experienced employees to maintain their competitive edge.

Plastic surgeon faces two patient lawsuits
A Portsmouth plastic surgeon and his firm are facing two lawsuits from past patients, both accusing him and his business of medical negligence after cosmetic procedures allegedly gone awry.

Dartmouth 5-year plan to focus on mental health
Dartmouth College released a new strategic plan for mental health and well-being, following President Sian Leah Beilock’s inaugural address last month in which she pledged to prioritize the issue.

Anesthesiologist shortage leads to delays in some surgeries at Keene hospital
Cheshire Medical Center in Keene has had to postpone some elective surgeries due to a shortage of anesthesiologists, a spokesperson said.

Program trains Army medics for advanced emergency medicine tech certification
“Empowering our military heroes with lifesaving skills is a mission close to my heart. Working with these exceptional AEMT students, even from afar, has been truly inspiring,” said Cottrell.

Key takeaways from Bank of America Institute report
With around 57 million residents in the nine Northeast states, representing 17% of the U.S. population, it is the region with the smallest population.

Despite low snowfall and summer shutdown, Gunstock pays county record revenue cut
The increase demonstrates continued growth for the ski mountain, even in a fiscal year sparse on snowfall and marked by the dramatic shut down in the summer of 2022.

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