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NH landlords up in arms over House panel’s changes to lead remediation bill
New Hampshire landlords have come out strongly against a last-minute proposed change to a lead remediation bill that would substitute $6 million, mainly in grants, for the same amount in dubious and limited loan guarantees – money that would have … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, New Hampshire News, Property Rights
Tagged Landlords, Lead, NHBR, SB 247
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New Hampshire won’t join Clean Power plan suit – at least not yet
New Hampshire is not rushing to join several neighboring states in threatening to sue the federal government over the Environmental Protection Agency’s announced its intention to repeal the Clean Power Plan. “We are moderating the rulemaking process, looking at what … Continue reading
Taking the temperature of the Seacoast business climate
NH Business Review recently met at the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth’s offices with businesspeople in the area to get their take on the issues facing the area and its economy, |Keep Reading at NHBR
Live Free and Start aims to pump up NH capital
Recognizing access to capital is a challenge for growing startups in New Hampshire, the Live Free and Start Advisory Council is hosting two events in November aimed at both aspiring and seasoned investors, including a matchmaking event for early-stage growth … Continue reading
Posted in Economy/Economics, Jobs/Unemployment
Tagged Investors, Live Free and Start, NHBR
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A New Hampshire Disadvantage
It looks like New Hampshire lawmakers are more interested in replacing than merely repealing airport fees by either increasing the fees on older planes or upping the jet fuel tax. Currently, New Hampshire is one of the most expensive places … Continue reading
UK sustainable investment firm to acquire New Hampshire-based Company
Pax World Management, the Portsmouth-based firm that essentially created the sustainable investment industry, has agreed to be acquired by Impax Asset Management, a larger UK-based socially responsible investment firm, for at least $52.5 million, with a total eventual payout of … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, New Hampshire News
Tagged Impax Asset Management, NHBR, Pax World Management
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For fifth consecutive year, NH workers’ comp costs fall
Workers’ compensation costs have gone down by double digits in New Hampshire, meaning that most employers will see their premium rates go down next year – as they have for the past five years. But the latest rate cuts will … Continue reading
New Hampshire bankruptcy filings jump in August
Eight New Hampshire businesses filed for bankruptcy protection in August – twice as many that filed for bankruptcy in June and July combined. August wasn’t a good month when it came to bankruptcy for individuals either. Some 160 New Hampshire … Continue reading
Posted in Debt/Spending, Economy/Economics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Bankruptcy, NHBR
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Pro-NAFTA report finds New Hampshire economy gains from treaty
The North American Free Trade Agreement supported nearly 60,000 New Hampshire jobs in 2014 and in 2015 helped facilitate $1.4 billion in exports — plus almost all of the imports that came into the state through the treaty weren’t consumed … Continue reading
NH’s new business development tax break takes effect, to little fanfare
A law that took effect Aug. 18 allows New Hampshire municipalities to offer up to a 10-year, 50 percent cut in property tax bills on commercial and industrial development. Now the question is: Will cities and towns take advantage of … Continue reading
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