Will Canada chatter cool NH’s tourism?
Visits are down, state officials hopeful for successful summer

On heels of ‘true winter’ NH ski areas gear up for improvements
Alpine ski areas said visits topped 2.2 million, up 3%

Outdoor Industry Day celebrates NH businesses
State launches ‘workforce toolkit’ to help NH companies attract workers

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Ayotte nominates Caitlin Davis to lead state Department of Education
Davis has helped modernize the Department of Education’s data systems and infrastructure, including the switch to iPlatform, an interactive dashboard that manages student and school data, according to the governor’s office.

Salem receives $1 million in state funding to support housing infrastructure, production
The Town of Salem has been awarded $1.15 million in state funding to pursue housing production and infrastructure projects as one the state’s recognized housing champions.

IN BRIEF
MANCHESTER: Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) no offers a new nonstop flight to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City via JetBlue.

TAKE 5
New Hampshire has the fifth best state economy nationwide this year

Hospitals and state reach settlement over Medicaid tax funds
At issue was a dispute over how much money hospitals receive back from the so-called NH Medicaid Enhancement Tax (MET).

Valley rental owners group to drop suit against town
An association of rental property owners plans to drop its lawsuit regarding Conway’s rental inspection program, in which landlords must register their rental properties by Dec. 31.

New Hampshire leads nation in child well-being, lags in student proficiency
New Hampshire continues to lead the nation in overall child well-being, securing the top position for the third consecutive year.

THE BOTTOM LINE
NEEDHAM BANK PLANS TO ACQUIRE BANKPROV FOR $212M

Staying within the lines
Conducting lawful employment interviews

Critical Condition
Hospital consolidation raises concerns about cost, access and impact on patients

New Hampshire’s ‘favorable’ conditions for hospital acquisitions
The state Attorney General’s office is the only entity overseeing hospital mergers through its antitrust bureau and charitable trusts unit.

Navigate the economic turmoil
Ensuring you have the right talent is essential to survival and success

AI generation
Best practices for mitigating copyright risks in AI-generated content

Learning to lead, unscripted
A historian, restaurateur, university president, automotive executive and banking administrator all agree: As faith in institutions falters, today’s leaders should be less self-assured.

Freedom of speech
The First Amendment in 1970, and now

NH Supreme Court rules on education property tax
Taxpayers charged that retaining the excess tax reduced its effective rate

HouseCalls created in response to the gov.’s call
HouseCalls program represents care delivery method sought after creation of Medicare Advangtage in ‘90s

Celebrating the heartbeat of our communities: New Hampshire’s hospitals
In a small state like New Hampshire, with 31 hospitals offering patients health, healing and hope 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, the connections are tight and the collaboration strong.

New Hampshire’s budget betrays its children
The proposed 2025–2026 budget does more than neglect the needs of vulnerable youth — it actively undermines the very systems designed to protect them.

Prohibition to programs in budget bill risks harm to Granite Staters
State leaders are limiting the ability to meet the differing needs of Granite Staters. By inserting sections 451 and 452 into the State Budget (HB 2), they would ban all programs tailored to people based on their age, disability status, gender or race, among other factors.

Make Your Weekend Matter: Join Second Summer Cycle on Cape Cod
Scheduled for September 14, 2025, Second Summer Cycle is an inclusive charity cycling event that welcomes participants of all backgrounds and fitness levels.

Building a culture of shared responsibility
Building on our discussion of people and culture strategies in the March 14 issue of NH Business Review, we now turn our focus to collective leadership — a dynamic and essential approach to leadership in today’s evolving workplace.

Job market challenges Dartmouth graduates
In April, more than 1,200 international students and recent graduates had their visas revoked, one of whom was at Dartmouth.

Proposed ‘village’ at Dover Liberty Mutual campus
Brady Sullivan Properties’ redevelopment proposal notes office space demand has decreased, leading to a new plan for the property.

Existing zoning overlay could help redevelopment
A little-known and never-used provision in the City of Laconia’s zoning ordinance lacks incentives, but could help developers build denser housing if it were rewritten.

New state budget banks heavily on NH real estate sales
The new state budget is banking on future New Hampshire real estate sales.

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Q&A INTERVIEW
President and CEO of the New Hampshire College and University Council Mica Stark

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ABOUT TOWN
Norway, Maine-based company Norway Savings Bank held a ribbon-cutting on June 3 for its new branch in North Conway.