Velcro plans to expand in Somersworth
Headquarters, R&D and some manufacturing to stay in Manchester

The next phase in accessible health care
ConvenientMD aims to re-establish what it means to have a primary care physician

Surviving ‘The Pitt’
Hit HBO medical drama underscores the impact of stress in the workplace

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Bensonwood delivers high-performance education center for Beaver Brook Association
The new facility marks a major milestone for Beaver Brook Association and a strategic investment in its dual mission of conservation and education.

CCSNH receives funding to fill growing workforce demands for energy contractors
The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) and Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) received approval for a $1.2 million Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) grant from the New Hampshire Executive Council to meet workforce needs for energy contractors.

SBA announces National Small Business Week 2026 award winners
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) earlier this month announced its 2026 New Hampshire Small Business Award winners.

IN BRIEF
RYE: Bring Back the Trades (BBTT), a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the skilled trades gap, has launched the Bring Back the Trades Tool Grant Program.

TAKE 5
Sixty-seven percent of planned data centers will pop up in rural areas, while 87% of existing data centers are slated for urban ones.

Wilcox Industries eyes 12-story expansion called ‘gem of Newington’
Company founder and chief executive Jim Teetzel said Wilcox is exploring constructing a 12-story building that would connect to its current five-story facility by a new covered bridge.

Swings in the global energy market reach NH
The EIA estimates 51% of gasoline prices and 41% of diesel prices are driven by crude oil.

ReGen Valley Tech Hub partners with NH Housing, Manchester Chamber on housing summit
The ReGen Valley Tech Hub is partnering with New Hampshire Housing and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce to address the state’s housing shortage, convening a regional summit May 12 at the University of New Hampshire Manchester, organizers announced April 15.

THE BOTTOM LINE
PLANET FITNESS INCLUDED ON WHERE YOU WORK MATTERS LIST

Strength in numbers
UNH is creating a hub for collaboration with business and government

Managing your energy
The leadership skill no one talks about

NH property taxes among highest in country
New Hampshire has no sales or income tax, something Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte and her cohorts in the GOP-majority Legislature love to emphasize.

A season worth supporting
What’s ahead for golf in northern NH

Staging chef expands across the street from his Dover flagship
Evan Hennessey opens ‘more casual’ restaurant with expanded seating

Time flies and world perspectives
Honoring a local centenarian; traveling abroad while war rages nearby

Panel: Prioritize mental health wellness at work
Helping employees deal with stress, grief and depression can improve performance and retention

What does ‘business-friendly’ actually mean?
NH employers are rewriting the definition

We aren’t building a workforce pipeline; we’re waiting for it
Across New Hampshire, the conversation about workforce shortages sounds familiar: We can’t find people.

The Merrimack Valley runs on trust, not just transactions
Yet, when the stakes are high, it turns out they don’t only want frictionless service; they want reassurance and familiarity.

Special rules for crypto pose unacceptable risks
As crypto moves into the mainstream, led by crypto companies and fintech startups seeking to capitalize on this economic moment, there have been numerous calls to forgo existing standards in the name of strengthening innovation in the marketplace.

Celebrating impact during Community College Month
Community College Month will be recognized across the nation in April. Here in New Hampshire, there is much to celebrate.

Cindy Rosenwald, the no. 2 Senate Democrat in New Hampshire, announces retirement
State Sen. Cindy Rosenwald, who represents Nashua and serves as the Senate deputy minority leader, announced earlier this month she won’t seek re-election in November, putting a cap on a 22-year career in state politics.

2026 M&A market expectations
After two choppy years for dealmakers, 2026 is starting with a very different tone, one that many business owners have been waiting for.

North Country Healthcare report listening sessions
In a statement accompanying the report, the organization thanked participants and emphasized the level of engagement.

Morrison Hospital Association files for bankruptcy
The organization owes about $22.99 million to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a loan that financed development of its Summit by Morrison senior living campus, which opened in 2018.

The NHBR BIZ LIST
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Q&A INTERVIEW
Taylor Community President & CEO Michael Flaherty

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ABOUT TOWN
1. Sal’s Pizza is supporting Best Buddies International through a ‘Round-up’ through May 31.