Selling the season
The National Retail Federation predicts holiday spending will increase 2.5% to 3.5% this year

‘Child care impacts everyone’
United Way study calls for business engagement

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Waiting on a snowy day
NH ski resorts kick off season with a cold snap and some fresh powder

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Pirouette Medical’s auto-injector wins 2024 Product of the Year
The Naloxone HCI Auto-injector from Pirouette Medical, based in Portsmouth, has won the title of the NH Tech Alliance’s 2024 Product of the Year.

NH’s bioscience industry has grown significantly, outpacing the nation with rapid employment growth
The biennial report analyzes the industry’s overall economic impact across the country and takes a deep dive into all 50 states offering state-by-state industry assessments and their innovation ecosystems.

IN BRIEF
MANCHESTER: Stay Work Play NH has launched its 2025 Rising Stars Leadership Program cohort, a leadership development initiative for young people across industries.

United Therapeutics cancels plans to buy Hackett Hill property from Manchester
Mayor Jay Ruais issued a statement Monday acknowledging the company’s impact in the city, where it has invested $50 million.

TAKE 5
The national average score is 701 based on the Vantage-Score model, where good credit starts at 700. Experts recommend Americans strive for at least 750.

New Hampshire receives $997,000 grant for Merrimack River watershed conservation
Almost a million dollars is headed to New Hampshire for conservation work in the Merrimack River watershed.

THE BOTTOM LINE
The project’s success was made possible through extensive coordination with local officials, residents, and businesses to minimize disruptions.

The changing face of Cranmore
The owners of the North Conway ski area are trying to balance tradition with long-needed investment

2025 NHAR president plans to ‘elevate’ the org.
Susan Cole, whose first introduction to real estate was as the daughter of a city assessor in Lebanon, is the 2025 president of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors (NHAR).

Unions on your doorstep
The rise in organizing means employers might want to get to know their workers better

The vertical slice
Estate planning with carried interest

US adds 227,000 jobs in ‘healthy’ economy
The economy added 227,000 jobs in November, making for a strong jobs report despite a slight increase in the unemployment rate.

Four strategies to maximize your charitable giving
Many investors care deeply about giving back to their communities, and they often do so through traditional monetary gifts.

Looking forward to 2025, and backward
Charting ‘progress’ over the past 75 years

Housing advocates push for better policy results in 2025
Enthusiasm among housing advocates is high for moving the needle forward to increase the residential supply throughout New Hampshire.

Strengthening sector requires solving state’s top challenges
The Business & Industry Association is the New Hampshire affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers and statewide chamber of commerce.

Emerging trends in the construction industry
When looking to build or renovate your home or office, looking at emerging trends can inspire a project with long-term utility and timeless style.

NH charities may see caps on casino donations
Last year, a homeless shelter in Portsmouth called Cross Roads House received a little over $65,000 in donations from charitable gaming, while the NH Coalition to End Homelessness brought in about $39,000.

The NHBR BIZ LIST
Collaborate with one of NH’s largest nonprofits, as featured in NH Business Review’s 2024 Book of Lists.

Seacoast fire departments eye new paramedic service
Exeter Fire Chief Justin Pizon told the Select Board on Monday, Dec. 9, that Plaistow Fire Chief Chris Knutsen is leading an initiative to organize a mutual aid group of first responders along Route 125.

Council tables Dartmouth bid to run state hospital
The proposal would allow Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, a subsidiary of Dartmouth Health, to take over Hampstead Hospital, and includes a lease agreement for at least seven years.

Commission touts telehealth for prescriptions
Report says it should be legal for telehealth providers to prescribe certain medications for mental health and substance use.

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Q&A INTERVIEW
Nichole Martin Reimer and Patrick Tufts of Granite United Way

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ABOUT TOWN
1. In October, Manchester restaurant Mr. Mac’s held its annual Mac Gives Back fundraiser, donating $1,000 each to the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester, shown, and the Manchester Police Athletic League in early November.