NH Business Review

Big power, small package

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Big power, small package
By MARK HAYWARD
With next-gen nuclear, it’s not the size that matters

Elements of ownership

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Elements of ownership
By EMILY REILY
Employee co-op takes over Wilton publisher

This lung’s for you

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

This lung’s for you
By MIKE COTE
Human organ developer United Therapeutics buys former Budweiser plant in Merrimack

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America bringing free educational conference to New Hampshire on Sept. 16

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Finding Alzheimer’s Earlier: New Tests, New Treatments, New Hope

State revenues end fiscal year higher, but sources of growth raise questions for the next budget

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

State revenues end fiscal year higher, but sources of growth raise questions for the next budget
By PHIL SLETTEN
State finances received some generally positive news last month.

IN BRIEF

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

SALEM: Standex International Corporation has broken ground on a new 217,000-square-foot Standex Grid manufacturing facility in the Houston, Texas area, to manufacture Low Voltage and Bushing Current Transformers, including dry-type and under-oil products.

TAKE 5

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Only 10% of workers say job descriptions always accurately reflect the reality of the role, while 85% say vague or misleading language changes how they approach a job opportunity..

F.L. Putnam acquisition of Seascape Capital shows confidence in NH market

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

F.L. Putnam acquisition of Seascape Capital shows confidence in NH market
By PAUL BRIAND
Lynnfield, Mass., company sees future expansion beyond Portsmouth deal

Applications open for NH Tech Alliance’s 20th Product of the Year

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Applications open for NH Tech Alliance’s 20th Product of the Year
Companies that have launched a new product or introduced significant upgrades to an existing product within the past 12 months are encouraged to apply. Applications for the 2026 competition are due Oct. 5.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

THE BOTTOM LINE
BST & CO., GALLAGHER, FLYNN & COMPANY COMPLETE MERGER

Elements of ownership

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Elements of ownership
By EMILY REILY
Employee co-op takes over Wilton publisher Earth Sky + Water as founder retires

When your ‘superstar’ does not play well with others

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

When your ‘superstar’ does not play well with others
By RON BOURQUE
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could gain deeper insight into potential hires?

Young Granite Staters at the nexus of policymaking

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

By PAUL BRIAND
An organization committed to the longterm interests of young Granite Staters has embarked on a project to address key issues affecting their ability to remain in the state.

ACT through challenges

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

ACT through challenges
By DOUG TESCHNER
Embracing life changes with courage and hope

U.S. energy secretary urges natural gas pipeline

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

U.S. energy secretary urges natural gas pipeline
By MARK HAYWARD
NH Electric Co-op officials say solar array helped moderate prices for consumers

Pease Tradeport continues as NH economic engine

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

By PAUL BRIAND
Paul Brean tells the story of when he was a student at Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts, studying aviation management.

Our economic secret weapon

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Our economic secret weapon
By TAYLOR CASWELL
Our university system provides the best incentive for companies to locate here

NH seafood is worth the investment

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

NH seafood is worth the investment
By GABRIELA BRADT
The sector supports more than 3,700 jobs in the Granite State

What to watch in campaigns

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

What to watch in campaigns
By BRAD COOK
Follow the money; consider the issues not being raised

The competitive edge

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The competitive edge
Sustainability Accelerator Program targets companies with fewer than 200 employees

Camping for kids should be priority for the state

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Camping for kids should be priority for the state
By JOE KENNEY
95-acre property on Lake Winnipesaukee should not be used for multimillion-dollar home developments

NH stands to lose $430.4m in Medicaid through ‘34

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

NH stands to lose $430.4m in Medicaid through ‘34
By BRENDAN WILLIAMS
Aging state and dwindling direct-care workforce show troubling signs for state’s future

NH knows the playbook for prudent energy policy

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

NH knows the playbook for prudent energy policy
By MICHAEL S. GIAIMO
State should continue to prioritize reliability, infrastructure, cost mitigation for sound energy policy

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The empire strikes back at New Hampshire

Nicole Bluefort

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Nicole Bluefort
Managing Partner Law Offices of Nicole M. Bluefort

Jennica Dearborn

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Jennica Dearborn
Vice President of Operations BAE Systems

Crystal Dionne

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Crystal Dionne
President & CEO Primary Bank

Suzanne Foley

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Suzanne Foley
Founder & CEO Port City Pretzels

Lisa Madden

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Lisa Madden
Chief Executive Officer Riverbend Community Health Center

Laurie Masiello

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Laurie Masiello
CEO & Co-founder Predictive Monitor

Courtney Morin

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Courtney Morin
VP, Actuarial & Underwriting Northeast Delta Dental

Jeanine Tousignant

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Jeanine Tousignant
Founder Jeanine & Company

The NHBR BIZ LIST

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Connect with one of NH’s marketing companies, as featured in NH Business Review’s 2026 Book of Lists.

Childcare solutions in action: How businesses are addressing workforce needs

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Childcare solutions in action: How businesses are addressing workforce needs
The nonprofit purchased and renovated a space to expand senior and family resource programming and provide a permanent home for the Henniker Food Pantry and town welfare agent.

Consider ESOP planning as part of your wealth management

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

By Susan Martore-Baker
While the benefits of an ESOP can be significant, the transition also introduces important wealth management considerations for everyone involved. Whether a business owner or employee, here are some points to keep in mind.

Jaffrey couple cut energy costs with NHSaves

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

By ASHLEY SAARI, MONADNOCK LEDGER-TRANSCRIPT
Evan Clements and Precia Harthcock of Jaffrey love their 1926 home, but they acknowledge the drawbacks of houses built in that era.

Laser eye surgery and cataract surgery return to Berlin after years without local access

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Laser eye surgery and cataract surgery return to Berlin after years without local access
By TIMOTHY PETERS
The New Hampshire Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons has pointed to the NCO model as a potential template for restoring specialty care in rural communities across the state.

The drive no one should have to make — and the effort underway to end it

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

By ANDY LOWE
If you live in Manchester or Concord, you probably don’t think twice about finding a doctor. There is a specialist within a few miles for almost anything you need.

What can New Hampshire employers do about rising healthcare costs?

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

What can New Hampshire employers do about rising healthcare costs?
By MARIA PROULX
Employers should work with their health insurer and broker to better understand their overall costs and identify opportunities specific to their workforce.

Access to healthcare

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Access to healthcare
A pioneering model for primary care – incentivizing better outcomes saves money

CALENDAR

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

CALENDAR
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Q&A INTERVIEW

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Q&A INTERVIEW
By AMANDA ANDREWS & MIKE COTE
First Factory Chief Operating Officer Don Gregori

THE LATEST

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

THE LATEST
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ABOUT TOWN

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

ABOUT TOWN
1. On July 26, the fifth annual Scott Mullin Memorial Ride took place at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, raising $21,000.

NH BUSINESS REVIEW

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

NEW HAMPSHIRE GROUP

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

NEW HAMPSHIRE GROUP
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