Takeaways from new Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais’ first State of the City address

Ski resort’s general manager retires after four years on the job

A couple of weeks ago, the Chamber Collaborative of Portsmouth invited me to talk about the state economy during a forum that featured people who have a much firmer grasp on the data than I do.

Last week at the 2024 Miami International Boat Show, Derry-based Skyhawk — a developer of IoT marine technology — was awarded the 2024 NMMA Innovation Award in the category of mobile applications and consumer marine electronics.

The funding request was referred at the meeting to the council’s Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee for further consideration.

The Laconia police department is looking into two cases of real estate fraud in the area, Chief Matt Canfield said Friday.

The city has envisioned replacing the terminal at its airport since 2006, and plans gained momentum with a study in 2019, according to city reports.

Three-quarters of business owners said they have a positive outlook, 57% anticipate creating jobs this year and 62% project increased profits by 2025..

Last week, Primary Bank announced that Crystal Dionne has been appointed as president and CEO, with over 25 years of expertise in the financial services industry — eight of those years as a member of the Primary Bank team.

Another New Hampshire man has pled guilty for his role in a conspiracy to harass and intimidate a New Hampshire Public Radio journalist and her parents.

STANDEX CLOSES ON SANYU SWITCH CO., LTD. ACQUISITION

Carbon harbored in trees now a virtual commodity traded between forest landowners and commercial entities

Inflation will bust your bubble

The solution that many small business owners come up with is to give that key employee ownership equity in the business.

The Vermont Hospital Association on Feb. 12 also called attention to the ongoing bed crunch across the region in a legislative update.

Dartmouth has rejected the idea the players are employees. But the NLRB said many aspects of the Dartmouth player situation point to them being employees.

Self-awareness increases well-being and sustains relationships

Document is significantly different from one created in a three-year study

Leadership programs refresh the pipeline

A satellite with New Hampshire-made optical components that help detect microscopic ocean plankton and aerosol particles that may inform climate change is in space as of earlier this month.

The impact of HB 1283, relative to end-of-life options — a disabled veteran’s perspective

Addressing organizational culture and climate

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When economic adversity collides with our business plan, our response to the cost issues must be prompt, and it must be right.

A biomass power plant in Berlin has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and terminated its contract to sell power to Eversource, after a years-long controversy over the cost of its electricity.

With the town of Bow completing its final payment to the Merrimack Station power plant this year to settle an old tax dispute, the town’s operating budget is set to decrease next year.

The PUC provided an update on PBR efforts and indicated that it was not taking a position on the advisability of PBR,...

Women in Construction Week takes place the first full week in March, celebrating the history of women in the industry who faced tremendous challenges in a traditionally male-dominated field.

NHAR president expects an increase in listings, but not enough to ease demand

Coa Realty Group helps Granite Staters access bilingual resources and support for homeownership

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Catholic Charities NH’s 18th Annual Mardi Gras Gala was held on Feb. 10 at Concord’s Grappone Conference Center.