Down To Business

From setting up solar panels for their mothers to building a B-Corp-certified solar company, Jason Plant and Miles Drum of Green Lightning Energy share their company's origins and what it took to build a new solar service business model. This episode is brought to you by Bank of New Hampshire. We build lasting partnerships that fuel growth and strengthen communities. Visit⁠ bnh.bank ⁠.

SilverTech President and CEO Nick Soggu chats with NH Business Review editors about the company's recent acquisition of Paragon, plus AI trends, workforce development in the tech space, and more. This episode is brought to you by Bank of New Hampshire. We build lasting partnerships that fuel growth and strengthen communities. Visit bnh.bank .

Standex International CEO David Dunbar chats with NH Business Review editors on how the company continues to drive innovation in the fields of electronics, engraving, specialty technologies and scientific refrigeration. Discussion touches on business culture, how to scale the company on a local and global scale, advice for future industry leaders and much more. This episode of NH Business Review&#...

Sojourn Partners' executive coaches Russ Ouellette and Kristi Baxter chat with NH Business Review editors about the organization's Emerging Leaders program, and how they've helped build business leaders for businesses of today and tomorrow. This episode of NH Business Review's Down to Business podcast is sponsored by Northeast Delta Dental. What the power of more can do to provide...

Northeast Delta Dental President & CEO Tom Raffio discusses the recent recognition the company received with the Baldrige Performance Excellence Award, which highlights the organization's commitment to quality, service and innovation. Discussion revolves around the rigorous process involved with the award nomination, and how NEDD's services and initiatives lent to receiving the honor....

This week's guest is Mica Stark, president & CEO for the NH College & University Council, a nonprofit consortium of colleges and universities that collaborate to expand education opportunities across the state. Discussion touches on workforce development in NH, federal funding cuts to education, plus golf and community collaboration. This episode of NH Business Review's Down to Bus...

Citizens Count Executive Director Anna Brown chats with NH Business Review editors Mike Cote and Amanda Andrews on civics education and legislation currently moving through the state house. This episode of NH Business Review's Down to Business podcast is sponsored by Northeast Delta Dental. What the power of more can do to provide the right dental coverage for your business and your employees....

Heather Inyart, executive director for Media Power Youth, shares insight into how the nonprofit provides educational tools for students and their teachers and parents on how to creatively navigate the media landscape in today's tech-centric world. From AI to community initiatives, Inyart discusses how the Manchester-based nonprofit helps prepare young adults for the next generation of creative med...

This week's guest is Matt Cordaro, CEO of the nonprofit One Sky Community Services, a network of support for individuals with developmental disabilities or acquired brain disorders. Discussion ranges from independent living to housing challenges the underserved face. This episode is sponsored by Northeast Delta Dental. What the power of more can do to provide the right dentalcoverage for your...

Paul Sullivan, VP of Marketing for Sullivan Tire, discusses the legacy of the company and how its history guides the future of Sullivan tire.

Michelline Dufort, executive director at The UNH CEO & Family Enterprise Center, discusses the center's programs and peer groups, and how family enterprises can utilize its resources to effect growth in their businesses.

Denise Thompkins, owner of Sylvan Learning, discusses the evolution of the company, including educational trends, challenges faced, and plans for the future.

This week's guest is Thomas Johnson, the Executive Director of The Alliance to Save America’s 340B Program: a federal program designed to help nonprofit hospital systems provide patients in medically underserved communities with more affordable care. Johnson lends insights into the health care industry regarding hospital consolidation, prescription drug costs, Medicaid challenges and more.

The new general manager of Cannon Mountain, Jace Wirth, chats with NHBR editors about his new role, his history with ski racing around the world, and how his team maneuvered the rescue of 64 skiers off a broken-down ski lift.

This week's episode features Andy Lowe, Executive Director, and Ann Marie Day, chief operating officer of the New England Rural Health Association, who speak on health services in rural New England communities and the goals and challenges they face. Learn more at https://www.nerha.org/ .

Randy Stevens, executive director at Hope for NH Recovery, shares his journey of substance abuse and trauma, and how it led him down a path towards helping others in similar predicaments find stability and sobriety here in New Hampshire. Learn more at https://recoverynh.org/ .

As the fourth-generation steward of Grappone Automotive, Amanda Grappone Osmer has published a book, "Grappone Automotive: The Founding," to share the story of how two Italian families started a longstanding company in New Hampshire. Discussion also includes the success of Bring Back the Trades and Tradeapalooza 2024 event, Osmer's journey into the family business, and how she cultivates lasting r...

NH Business Review editors Mike Cote and Amanda Andrews sit down with StayWorkPlay's new executive director, Corinne Benfield. Discussion focuses on her goals in her new post for the nonprofit, plus growth opportunities, housing, child care and more.

Earlier this month, former president & CEO of Granite United Way Patrick Tufts passed the reins to Nichole Martin Reimer, most recently the nonprofit's chief engagement officer. Both leaders spoke with NH Business Review Managing Editor Amanda Andrews on the organization's succession strategy and how Nichole is gearing up to usher Granite United Way into the new year, with a renewed focus on t...

This week's guest is Ken Entenmann, chief investment officer and chief economist for NBT Bank, who shares insights into current economic trends and his outlook for startups and small businesses. Topics range from workforce and housing challenges to interest rates, capital investment trends and more.

This week, we talk with editors from the Old Farmer's Almanac about its history and growth over 233 years in print, including what's in store for the 2025 edition. Editor in chief Carol Connare and managing editor Sarah Perreault join NHBR Editors Amanda Andrews and Mike Cote for a lively talk of e-commerce, gardening trends, and even how to make fairy butter.

This week's guest is Haley Director, policy director for Rare New England, a nonprofit that advocates for patients, families and providers touched by rare and complex disorders. The discussion focuses on the SITE Act and how it aims to combat dishonest billing in the health care industry.

This week's guest is Taylor Caswell, commissioner of the Department of Business and Economic Affairs for New Hampshire. In his capacity as commissioner, Caswell serves as the chief economic and marketing official for the state and oversees the state Divisions of Economic Development and Travel & Tourism Development, enabling and growing economic vitality for residents and employers in the...

This week's guest is Justine Vogel, the CEO of RiverWoods, a continuing care retirement community with locations in Exeter, Durham and Manchester. After working at RiverWoods for 30 years, Justine reflects on how the organization has adapted to changing resident needs, and how she hopes to protect its core values in the future.

Antonio Ciaccia of 3 Axis Advisors returns to the show to discuss reform updates of how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) affect prescription drug prices and their relationship with pharmacies, nationwide and here in New Hampshire.