State of artificial intelligence
Forum: How can you make AI work for you?

Unmasking the myths
NH Fiscal Policy Institute breaks down misconceptions about the Granite State

Ready for snow — and snowmaking
NH ski industry kicks off season with hope after dodging a drought

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Merrimack Anheuser-Busch plant to close after 55 years
The Anheuser-Busch brewery on Daniel Webster highway will close in the company months after 55 years of operation in town.

Grafton Regional Development Corporation launches Upper Valley Childcare Solutions Partnership
A recent New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute study estimates that these shortages cost New Hampshire businesses up to $56 million annually due to employee absenteeism, turnover and forgone economic activity.

New Hampshire joins lawsuit against Uber, arguing ‘deceptive’ business practices
The lawsuit quotes unnamed consumers who complained of being charged before the due date and being repeatedly rerouted from the app to the customer service phone number when trying to cancel.

Warrenstreet Architects announces completion of Rockingham County municipal building
A ribbon-cutting ceremony held on November 7 marked the building’s official opening and included the burial of a time capsule beneath a granite medallion engraved with the County seal.

NH receives $8M in federal funding for child care, health care, recreation
The state’s child care shortage has led thousands of parents to forgo work, making it harder for employers to find workers, according to a study earlier this year from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute.

IN BRIEF
NASHUA: Rivier University has launched three-year (90-credit) bachelor’s degree programs in several majors that have a direct path to the workforce, including artificial intelligence, business management and criminal justice.

TAKE 5
This comes in response to HB 349, a bill that would allow optometrists, who are not medical doctors, to perform certain laser eye surgeries.

Homes out of range
Those are just a handful of New Hampshire communities that are taking innovative approaches to create more housing, as cited during a forum Dec. 12 at Saint Anselm College in Manchester.

THE BOTTOM LINE
NOBIS GROUP ACQUIRES RICHARD D. BARTLETT & ASSOCIATES

Water country
Realtors are learning more about coastal conditions to better inform homebuyers

Home prices, while moderating in November, still reflect ‘upward rise’ trend
The November median house price of $525,000 was still 5% more than it was a year ago.

Raising the bar
Civility in today’s workplace

‘A life of meaning’
2026 NHAR president reflects on real estate career

Understanding the new tax legislation
6 tips to help plan for year-end

Torrington deepens NH investment with The Ridge
Developer is paying $51.3 million for the 300,000-square-foot shopping center in Rochester

10 to watch in 2026
The top news stories of the year are already unfolding

The keys to collaboration
How to build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem

PBM reform is the bipartisan solution patients need
Reform bill cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan would break the link between PBM compensation and drug prices

Support Afghan neighbors; reject administration’s threats
‘Reverse migration’ puts 200 to 300 refugees in New Hampshire at risk

Every big company starts small
Since 1982, Wilcox Industries has grown to more than 440 people

Addressing health care affordability in New Hampshire
The people of New Hampshire are facing unprecedented economic challenges — no one has been spared from rising grocery bills, increased rent and utility costs, and even higher car insurance premiums.

The NHBR BIZ LIST

The NHBR BIZ LIST
Connect with one of NH’s largest hotels, as featured in NH Business Review’s 2025 Book of Lists.

NH needs a workforce farm system
In our YRI research, adolescents understandably describe wanting to leave New Hampshire for new experiences, relationships and independence.

Real estate tax considerations in New Hampshire
Real estate transactions in New Hampshire invariably carry tax consequences. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or advisor, thoughtful tax planning is critical to preserving value and avoiding costly missteps.

Exeter Handkerchief Factory hits market at $3.5M
A vestige of Exeter’s industrial past in the historic Lincoln Street corridor is up for sale, and it has a hefty price tag.

CALENDAR
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Q&A INTERVIEW
PlaneSense founder, president and CEO George Andoniadis

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ABOUT TOWN
1. Southern New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Veterans Plaza in Salem.