Down To Business

This week's episode features Mark Sanborn from Northeast Purification Systems, and Rick Gillespie from Revive Environmental, discussing their partnership on the PFAS Annihilator, technology that erases “forever chemicals" in contaminated waters and materials. Visit nhbr.com to learn more about the PFAS Annihilator.

This week's guest is Duane Coute, general manager at Littleton Chevrolet, who was recently honored with the Changemaker Business Leader Award by the New Hampshire Business Committee for the Arts. Duane and NHBR editors discuss how he gathered signatures and coordinated a rally to support the Littleton arts and pride community against possible censorship.

This week's guest is Nick Vailas , founder and CEO of Bedford Surgical Ambulatory Center (BASC), who discusses the current state of health care, such as affordability and access, and how his suite of programs helps to bridge the challenging gaps in the industry.

This week's guest is Rajesh Nair, founder of EnCube Labs, NH Board of Education member (district 5), and former professor of practice, innovation and entrepreneurship at the Asia School of Business in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The lively discussion includes how Raj teaches the next generation of leaders to grow as entrepreneurs, as well as educational challenges that students are facing today.

This week's guest is Martha Madsen, project manager for NH Together, an organization that coordinates community conversations, constructive dialogue and action in order to strengthen voter confidence in elections, reduce polarization and improve political responsiveness. Learn more at https://newhampshiretogether.us

This week's episode features guest Joe Whitten, CEO and co-founder of Apparel Impact, a family- and veteran-owned textile recycling organization in Hooksett, that was recently named Veteran-Owned Business of the Year by the NH district of the US Small Business Administration. The discussion touches upon Apparel Impact's mission to divert textile waste from landfills, how Joe's military...

Bob Bonfiglio, co-founder of Rise Private Wealth Management, an Ameriprise private wealth advisory practice in Bedford, shared insights into leadership development, succession planning and the importance of building a business with legacy in mind.

This week's guest is Bill Bonadio , CEO of Prototek, a full-service digital manufacturing company based in Contoocook. Topics include Prototek's journey in NH, the skills gaps in the state's workforce, and how machining is advancing into a new era. Learn more about Prototek at prototek.com.

This week's guest is Dan Hughes, Director of Technology and Engineering at World Academ y, a private independent school for infants through 8th grade in Nashua, on STEM in early education, the importance of skill-building at a young age, and how hands-on learning comes with many benefits. World Academy prepares students for success through innovative education, whole child focus and family eng...

Logan Hughes, CEO of Hite Digital in Manchester, NH, shares insights into how he broke from the 9-5 mold and into the world of entrepreneurism, from work-life balance to challenges he faced along the way.

Mike Giaimo, Northeast Region Director at the American Petroleum Institute, shares insights into energy infrastructure here in New Hampshire, as well as community power initiatives and the importance of diversifying energy options in the state.

NHBR editors speak with NH State Rep Erica Layon (Derry, NH) and Antonio Ciaccia, president of 3 Axis Advisors, about the negative effects pharmacy benefit managers have on the cost of prescription drugs and the health care system as a whole.

This week, NHBR editors speak with Howard Brodsky, co-founder and chairman of CCA Global Partners, who has helped to create Open Arts United, a new community-based initiative that connects diverse and underrepresented communities with arts experiences. This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 ye...

In the Primary Edition of the Down to Business podcast, presidential candidates talk about the economy, business, political issues and their campaigns with the publisher and editors of NH Business Review. This week's episode features Vivek Ramaswamy. This special-edition episode is brought to you by Bernstein Shur, a New England-based, multi-service law firm advising clients across the U.S. an...

Back on Nov. 2, NHBR editors spoke with John Lappie , PhD, assistant professor of political science at Plymouth State University, about what he's seeing with the current elections, the nuances of the candidates’ campaigns and voter behavior. This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 years. Fo...

Back in late October, NHBR editors spoke with Tony Fernandez, president & CEO of the NH Manufacturing Extension Partnership, about manufacturing in the state, and how the organization helps fuel the growth of manufacturing networks.

Back in late October, NHBR editors Amanda Andrews and Mike Cote spoke with Jessica Melugin , director of the Center for Technology and Innovation at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, regarding the Amazon antitrust lawsuit, where New Hampshire and 17 other states sued the "online superstore" alongside the Federal Trade Commission, who claimed that Amazon is an anticompetitive monopoly...

In honor of Veteran's Day, the NHBR team spoke with two gentlemen directly connected to veterans and veteran services in New Hampshire: Phil Taub , co-founder of Swim With a Mission (SWAM), and Scott Hyder , a veteran and founder/president of Hidden Battles Foundation. This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the r...

This week, NHBR editors speak with Nate Ortiz , financial center manager for Bank of America in Manchester. Nate shares how he helps promote financial literacy throughout his community by connecting with clients to help them overcome language barriers and find a financial path that's right for them.

This week, NHBR Publisher Ernesto Burden sits down with Tom Raffio, president & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, to discuss Tom's new book "Stories From the Starting Line," featuring many stories of runners over the years.

Mainstay Technologies CEO Ryan Barton digs into the world of AI, its varied uses, how businesses are integrating it into their practices, and trends the technology is exploring. This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 years. For a complete listing of their practice areas, attorneys, and locatio...

In the Primary Edition of the Down to Business podcast, presidential candidates talk about the economy, business, political issues and their campaigns with the publisher and editors of NH Business Review. This week's episode features former Vice President Mike Pence. This special-edition episode is brought to you by Bernstein Shur, a New England-based, multi-service law firm advising clients a...

In the Primary Edition of the Down to Business podcast, presidential candidates talk about the economy, business, political issues and their campaigns with the publisher and editors of NH Business Review. This week's episode features Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson. This special-edition episode is brought to you by Bernstein Shur, a New England-based, multi-service law firm advising clients a...

This week, NHBR editors discuss the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program with Carol Recchio, executive director 10K Small Businesses with the Community College System of NH; Toutou Marsden, owner of Dell-Lea Weddings & Events; and Matt Cookson, president & CEO of Cookson Communications. This episode of Down to Business is brought to you by Sabbeth Law: challenging insurance giants...

This week's episode features co-founder of Launch NH, Jamie Simchik, about how the organization creates an entrepreneurial ecosystem that helps support startups in the state. This episode of Down to Business is brought to you by Sabbeth Law: challenging insurance giants in trucking and all personal injury cases throughout Northern New England. Your fight becomes ours; justice awaits. Visit Sab...