ADUs, manufactured homes can help with NH housing crisis
Zoning, social stigma and costs can make it challenging, housing advocates say

NH population growth ‘Mass-ed’ up by Bay State
55,000 people moved to NH from Massachusetts from 2018 to 2024

Baking up a business
Lauren Collins Cline brings her Slightly Crooked Pies to Elm Street

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M&T Bank to house resource hub at Manchester facility
THE MARK STEBBINS COMMUNITY CENTER IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION ON THE CITY’S WEST SIDE

Bow approves lease for solar array on capped landfill
Bow is one step closer to installing a solar array on its capped landfill, a project that would reduce energy costs for municipal buildings.

C-Suite leaders share priorities at NH Life Sciences forum
United Therapeutics, which joined NHLS this year, hosted the event at its Manchester facility that has steadily expanded floor after floor of its renovated Amoskeag mill building.

IN BRIEF
MANCHESTER: The Currier Museum of Art’s inaugural season of Bloom: A Floral Palette, held March 12 through 15, saw more than 2,000 visitors during the four-day event that featured a unique pairing of custom floral designs and museum masterpieces.

TAKE 5
New Hampshire once again ranks No. 1 in the nation for taxpayer return on investment.

Gas, diesel prices jump as war in Iran continues
A gallon of gas has jumped about 25%

THE BOTTOM LINE
THE RUBBER GROUP ACQUIRES DIVERSIFIED PLASTICS

What can AI do for me?
Do I really need it?

Gaining ground
Life is Good session on outdoor industry adds AI and robots to the mix

The AI ethics question
Customers deserve transparency if you are using automation

Army vet running to raise funds for USO
Brookline resident Christopher Stock works as safety director for Eversource NH

Ways to cope with chaos
Current occupant of the White House has left dignity behind

Manchester to end up on the Monopoly board
Classic game to feature Queen City landmarks — for a price, of course

Outdoor recreation is economic infrastructure
It’s time to treat it that way

Is supporting employee wellness worth the cost?
Industry professionals report that employee wellness contributes to lower health costs, boosts productivity

Opportunity Zones 2.0: Other states are getting ready, is New Hampshire?
With the right planning, OZs can increase momentum on housing, infrastructure priorities

Businesses are part of the village that stops child abuse and neglect
Everyone, including businesses, plays a role in helping families thrive

The compliance trap in lead-generation services
This article outlines key considerations for U.S.-based companies that offer lead-generation services — i.e., selling lists of contact information for use in marketing or direct outreach.

New administrator of YDC fund confirmed
Nearly nine months after a controversial change to the Youth Development Center abuse claims process pushed the administrator from his job and stalled the proceedings for survivors, the fund now has a new leader.

NH WARN: what employers need to know about layoff notices
New Hampshire’s WARN law is enforced by the New Hampshire Department of Labor. While it shares the same general purpose as the federal WARN Act, it has important differences that can have real consequences for employers who assume federal compliance tells the whole story.

What employers need to know about new workplace rule interpretation
NLRA guidance contains a more employer-friendly view

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

Planning is paramount for wills, trusts and estates
Planning for the future, particularly as a business owner, requires more than a simple will. Our panelist of professionals explore the fundamentals of estate planning, from choosing between wills and trusts to preparing for incapacity and business succession.

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Q&A INTERVIEW
Kathleen Reardon, CEO, and Angelica Ladd, communications manager, New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits

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ABOUT TOWN
1. Merrimack County Savings Bank announced its support for renovations to the Franklin Opera House and efforts to expand its performing arts.