Homelessness, hot business and healthy schools
Takeaways from new Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais’ first State of the City address

Tom Day proud of improvements at Gunstock
Ski resort’s general manager retires after four years on the job

The economy according to my Lyft driver and those kids I met on the chairlift at Loon
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.

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Skyhawk earns award for innovation in marine consumer electronics
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.

Keene seeks $900K in extra shelter-services funding
The funding request was referred at the meeting to the council’s Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee for further consideration.

Real estate agents tracking new fraud scheme in Lakes Region
The Laconia police department is looking into two cases of real estate fraud in the area, Chief Matt Canfield said Friday.

Concord receives $2.5 million federal grant for new airport terminal
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.

IN BRIEF
The Stern family envisions Deepwood Forest as a community resource open to the public for walking, hiking, snowshoeing and nature observation.

TAKE 5
Three-quarters of business owners said they have a positive outlook, 57% anticipate creating jobs this year and 62% project increased profits by 2025..

Crystal Dionne named new Primary Bank president/CEO
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.

NH man pleads guilty to harassing, intimidating journalists
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.

THE BOTTOM LINE
STANDEX CLOSES ON SANYU SWITCH CO., LTD. ACQUISITION

Timber industry at risk
Carbon harbored in trees now a virtual commodity traded between forest landowners and commercial entities

Are the numbers really that good?
Inflation will bust your bubble

Phantom stock agreements as a low-risk incentive for employee retention
The solution that many small business owners come up with is to give that key employee ownership equity in the business.

Dartmouth warns of longer waits in ED
The Vermont Hospital Association on Feb. 12 also called attention to the ongoing bed crunch across the region in a legislative update.

NLRB schedules date for Dartmouth men’s hoop unionization vote
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.

Managing emotions in life and work
Self-awareness increases well-being and sustains relationships

State Board of Education produces document on updates of minimum standards for public schools
Document is significantly different from one created in a three-year study

New Hampshire needs to keep grooming new leaders
Leadership programs refresh the pipeline

Optical tech from NH may help NASA find algal blooms
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.

Beyond DEI terminology
Addressing organizational culture and climate

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

Will bipartisanship unlock the American dream for disabled entrepreneurs?
LEGISLATION

Looking beyond the pink slips of layoffs
When economic adversity collides with our business plan, our response to the cost issues must be prompt, and it must be right.

Burgess BioPower bankrupt, breaks Eversource contract
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.

End of Merrimack Station power plant settlement eases Bow’s finances
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.

Prospects for performance-based ratemaking in NH
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 overcome obstacles, innovate for change
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.

With spring on horizon, demand for homes will rise but supply won’t keep up
NHAR president expects an increase in listings, but not enough to ease demand

New road to owning a home
Coa Realty Group helps Granite Staters access bilingual resources and support for homeownership

CALENDAR
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Q&A INTERVIEW
Hite Digital Manchester CEO Logan Hughes

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