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A day at home, a day at the office
Hybrid and remote work models continue to boom in the Granite State

NOAA building at UNH seen as ‘transformative’
Project to unite academic, corporate, government, residential uses

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NEW HAMPSHIRE GROUP
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Taking on a tower
United Way of Greater Nashua rappelling fundraiser ‘edges’ past $200,000

SNHU consolidating Manchester operations to main campus, listing Millyard property, garage for sale
The move means SNHU will vacate its offices at 55 S. Commercial St. and, once the transition is complete, list both the building and its adjacent parking garage for sale.

IN BRIEF
HOLDERNESS: Squam Lakes Natural Science Center’s Cruise with a Naturalist is returning for visitors on Squam Lake, offering a chance to explore New Hampshire’s landscapes and wildlife.

Two Picasso paintings make public debut at the Currier
Two paintings by Pablo Picasso made their debut at a public institution this month in New Hampshire. On loan from private collections, “L’Homme au béret basque” and “The Two Children” are now on view at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester through the end of October.

TAKE 5
The Granite State was found to have the second-lowest out-of-pocket medical spending in the country, with residents having the lowest average monthly health insurance premium, at around $469..

GKN Aerospace expands NH facility to boost engine component production
The expansion will include a dedicated production cell for compressor blades and vanes, addressing rising demand for complex engine parts and supporting both current and future commercial and defense engine programs.

Dartmouth Health gets grant to study needs of people aging with serious illness
The $11.8 million federal grant comes from the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence program, through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences.

Pitco scraps plan for new Concord factory
A long-discussed plan by Pitco to build a huge manufacturing facility in Concord has been scrapped, with the company focusing instead on its existing two sites in Bow and one in Pembroke.

THE BOTTOM LINE
ITACONIX REPORTS RECORD FIRST-HALF REVENUE

Turn of the leaf
Supporters of fewer restrictions on cannabis in NH see glimpse of a possible future

Passing on your values, not just your dollars
5 tips for creating an estate plan that reflects all of your legacy

‘Honor Summit’ to illuminate Mount Washington to commemorate Sept. 11, 2001, attacks
Nonprofit founded by businesswoman Renee Plummer raising funds to help veterans

What I learned from Ebola
‘Hundreds if not thousands of lives were saved’

Child care, land updates coming to Zoning Atlas
The Atlas is a collaboration among Saint Anselm College, NH Housing and the state

Get outside
The North Country is calling

Leadership in action
Sink, Graham and Alexander underscore the power of serving the greater good

The hidden cost of child care: What NH businesses need to know
New Hampshire businesses are facing a workforce challenge that goes beyond wages and hiring.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Good news for patients — and a reminder of what’s at stake

UNH partnerships strengthen NH’s blue economy
That spirit is one of the reasons Klein Marine Systems chose to deepen its partnership with the University of New Hampshire’s Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping/Joint Hydrographic Center (CCOM/JHC).

The recovery math most high performers get wrong
It slows the heart rate and lets the body recover. That switch doesn’t ask what kind of threat it’s facing before it responds.

Why hybrid healthcare is a business imperative for employers in New Hampshire
Access to healthcare is more than an employee recruiting or retention tool. It is one of the largest line items on the balance sheet and a critical factor in workforce stability.

The NHBR BIZ LIST
Connect with one of the Health Insurers in New Hampshire as featured in NH Business Review’s 2026 Book of Lists.

Healthcare costs pinch Granite Staters, but not as hard as rest of country
Failure to restore ACA tax cuts will only make things worse, according to U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan

State-mandated budget reductions affect health programs, with larger cuts likely ahead
The new analysis, authored by NHFPI Senior Policy Analyst Jessica Williams, examines how the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services implemented its required $25.5 million reduction for the first year of the state budget biennium.

Cheshire Medical Center renovation plan now tops $50M
Amid increased construction costs, Cheshire Medical Center is looking to raise more money in what the Keene hospital said is the largest fundraising effort in its history.

Managing shadow AI: a 10-point governance road map
All of that is risky. A business can secure its own systems carefully and still have no idea what happens to its data the moment it crosses into an unvetted AI tool.

The hidden cost of AI: Who will train the next generation?
Artificial intelligence is transforming business at remarkable speed. Most discussions focus on productivity gains, cost savings or the jobs AI may eventually replace.

CALENDAR
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Q&A INTERVIEW
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ABOUT TOWN
1. On June 15, HRCU awarded 25 scholarships to local students at its 31st annual Scholarship Ceremony.